February 14 – The SIGA Summit on Female Leadership in Sport will make its debut in Dubai on April 8. It’s last three editions have been hosted at the Mastercard Tech Hub in Manhattan.
Mastercard will again host the one-day event that will facilitate the exchange of ideas, experiences, and best practices, with the objective of increasing female representation at the highest levels in sports organisations.
Topics will include good governance, the power of brands to unlock the commercialisation of women’s sports, sustainability, male leaders as agents of change, and athlete activism.
SIGAWomen’s global mentorship programme will be showcased.
Katie Simmonds, Global Chief Commercial Officer, SIGA and Chair, SIGAWomen, said: “I am thrilled that Dubai is our first stop in 2025 for SIGAWomen’s thought leadership events and am proud that our member Mastercard continues to support our mission. This is testament to the growing traction to SIGA’s global reform agenda in the field of sport integrity. This Summit is the first of many events we will hold this year on different continents, galvanising our growing community of female leaders in sport and the wider industry. We invite everyone to join us!”
Alison Giordano, Senior Vice President, Global Sponsorships & Consumer Marketing, Mastercard, said: “Mastercard is proud to host the inaugural SIGA Summit on Female Leadership in Sport in Dubai. bringing together leaders and changemakers who are shaping the future of the industry. Sport has the unique power to inspire, connect, and drive progress, and Mastercard is committed to fostering inclusive opportunities and amplifying diverse voices—both on and off the field.”
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