The Growth of Women's Sport - Challenges & Opportunities
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The Growth of Women's Sport - Challenges & Opportunities

From SNGB & athlete insight to effective brand partnership and sponsorship we look at impact of growth for Scottish women in sport.

By Scottish Women in Sport

Date and time

Location

University of the West of Scotland

Technology Avenue Glasgow G72 0LH United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 14 days before event.

Agenda

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

SWIS Conference 2025

9:00 AM - 9:35 AM

Registration - Network breakfast - Coffee & Pastries

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Miss Maree Todd - Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing & Sport

10:00 AM - 10:25 AM

Accelerate the Game: Driving the Growth of Women’s Football On & Off the Pitch

Shirley Martin, Head of Girls & Womens Football

Shirley Martin will look at the pros and cons that increased participation can bring to a SNGB

10:25 AM - 10:50 AM

Grassroots to Glory: Hybrid Solutions for Professionalising Women's Cricket

Trudy Lindblade CEO & Nic Wilson Head of Development

10:50 AM - 11:15 AM

The Rise of Professional Basketball- Making It Our Business

Lisa Palombo, Head of Pro Teams & Community

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

The Athletes Story – What it means being a ‘professional’ female athlete.

A round-up from some of Scotland's top 'professional' athletes from football, netball and badminton.

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Q&A

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

NETWORKING LUNCH

1:20 PM - 1:50 PM

“Value Beyond Money – Utilising Partnerships to Evolve the Female Experience"

Scottish Hockey - Aileen Booth & Chris Duncan

1:50 PM - 2:20 PM

The Visibility and Commercial Landscape Powering Women’s Professional Sport"

Tammy Parlour, CEO Women's Sport Trust

2:20 PM - 2:50 PM

Powering Trust: Scottish Gas and SRU Women on the Road to 2025

Hannah Lawrance - Senior Brand Partnership Lead

2:50 PM - 3:20 PM

Q&A

3:20 PM - 3:30 PM

Summary

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours

Welcome to The Growth of Women's Sport - Challenges & Opportunities - supported by sportscotland and UWS.

Join us on Wed Aug 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM at the University of the West of Scotland to discuss the challenges and opportunities that the continuing growth of women in sport can create.

This event aims to shed light on the obstacles that athletes, clubs & SNGB's face in the sports industry and how we can overcome them. We also discuss the opportunities for growth in particpation, professionalism and sponsorship for athletes and SNGB's.

Come and be part of this important conversation! More information available onour website SW/S Conference 2025 – Scottish Women in Sport


Frequently asked questions

Who is this conference event aimed at?

Athletes, Clubs and SNGB's alongside others who have an interest in the growth of women's sport and want to learn about the how growth needs to be handled to ensure stability. Also we explore the different models of professionalism and look into future sponsorship and its implications.

Is the venue wheelchair/parking friendly?

Plenty of on-site parking and easy access to the venue, with good wheelchair access throughout the building.

Can I attend this conference virtually?

No - this conference is for in person attendance only.

Is lunch provided?

A network breakfast and lunch is provided to all attendees.

Organised by

Scottish Women in Sport
£70 – £84.71