We are pleased to announce the following driving social impact through the power of sport panel lineup for this year’s International Sports Convention taking place March 22-23. The panel will include: Henry Utku – Senior Director of Basketball Operations, Europe and Middle East at National Basketball Association (NBA). Henry started working at the NBA, a … Read more

We are pleased to announce the following international sports federations on sports integrity panel lineup for this year’s International Sports Convention taking place March 22-23. The panel will include: Greg McKenna – Head of Biathlon Integrity Unit. Greg is a senior leader and investigations professional with over 26 years’ experience leading large teams in highly … Read more

We are pleased to announce the following athlete partnerships and brands panel lineup for this year’s International Sports Convention taking place March 22-23. The panel will include: Tim Edwards – Athlete Partnerships at TikTok.  Tim joined TikTok in September 2020 and leads their athlete partnerships across the UK. With over ten years of experience working … Read more

We are pleased to announce the following EDI in football panel lineup for this year’s International Sports Convention taking place March 22-23. The panel will include: Robert Pearce – Diversity and Inclusion Manager at Southampton Football Club. Robert has been working for Southampton FC since 2015, initially working for the club’s charity, Saints Foundation, developing … Read more

We are pleased to announce the following brand partnerships panel lineup for this year’s International Sports Convention taking place March 22-23. The panel will include: Sarah Batters – Director of Partnerships and Marketing for Southampton Football Club. Sarah has more than 15 years in the marketing and commercial industry, and she has worked on some of … Read more

Imagen is delighted to announce that our award-winning Media Asset Management service is now available to purchase in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalog with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors that make it easy to find, test, buy, and deploy software that runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Organisations globally can accelerate their … Read more

For far too long, women in football have been relegated to the sidelines, with their contributions to the sport often overlooked and undervalued. Despite this, women’s football has seen significant growth and development over the past few years, with more women getting involved in the sport at all levels. From grassroots development to professional leagues, women in football are breaking barriers and challenging gender stereotypes, paving the way for future generations of female footballers. However, even as women’s football gains in popularity and visibility, there are still many challenges and obstacles that must be addressed in order to achieve true gender equality in the sport.

With an upcoming panel discussion featuring prominent women in football, including, Emma Sykes, Yvonne Harrison, Heidi Pellerano, and Monika Staab, the conversation is sure to be both insightful and inspiring.

Emma Sykes, Senior Women’s Football Development Manager at UEFA, is another prominent figure in the world of women’s football. With her extensive experience in the sport, she is well-equipped to provide insights into the current state of women’s football and the opportunities available to women who aspire to play or work in the industry.

Yvonne Harrison, CEO of Women in Football, is an enthusiastic backer for women’s rights and strengthening in the game. With an emphasis on expanding variety and advancing balance in the business, she plays had an essential impact in bringing issues to light of the remarkable difficulties looked by women in football.

Heidi Pellerano, Chief Commercial Officer at Concacaf, carries a business point of view to the discussion. With her skill in advertising and sponsorship, she can reveal insight into the amazing open doors accessible to organisations hoping to help women football and the effect that expanded investment can have on the game.

Finally, Monika Staab, a former Women’s National Team coach and Technical Director of the Saudi Arabia Football Federation (SAFF), brings a unique perspective to the discussion. With experience coaching women’s teams in several different countries, she can speak to the challenges faced by female athletes in different regions and the steps that can be taken to promote gender equality in the sport on a global scale.

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