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News & Press: January 2025

Wimena: Empowering Women in Sport Conference Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 13th & 18th February 2025

28 January 2025  

Wimena: Empowering Women in Sport Conference Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 13th & 18th February 2025

Join the Wimena Conference in Saudi Arabia this February for a unique opportunity to connect, learn and grow.

What is it?

Wimena is dedicated to supporting and promoting women with inclusivity at all levels, across all spheres of interest and employment. Wimena aims to increase opportunities for women, breakdown cultural and institutional barriers, and provide platforms for women and girls to thrive at all levels. Their goal is to showcase women’s leadership potential while driving awareness and action towards gender equality.

Join Wimena, on the 13th or 18th of Febraury 2025, for an exciting series of events designed to showcase Saudi Arabia’s rapid growth in sports, with exclusive opportunities for business leaders, sports professionals and industry stakeholders.

The Event Programme

Event 1: Wimena - Women in Motorsport

13th February 2025 – The Sheraton - Jeddah

In collaboration with Formula E, the FIA, and the Saudi Ministry of Sport, we proudly present Wimena - Women in Motorsport.

Networking with global industry leaders.

Discussions with role models in motorsport and experts in leadership and technology.

Evening reception at the British Consulate.

Exclusive opportunity to experience the Formula E race day on 14th February, by invitation only.

Event 2: A Sporting Journey Conference

18th February 2025 – Al Nassr Football Stadium - Riyadh

A dynamic conference covering the full spectrum of sport from grassroots, career pathways, leadership, technology and wellbeing. Explore opportunities within the fast-evolving Saudi sports ecosystem.

Conference Themes:

Sport as a Messenger for Change

Unlocking Sporting Potential

Sporting Role Models

Technology – The Future

Career Pathways

Wellbeing – Physical & Mental Health

Participating Organisations

The events are in assocation with GREAT FUTURES and participating organisations include, Aramco, NEOM, FIA and Portas.

Why Saudi Arabia? A hub of business and opportunity

Fast-growing Sports Industry: With global events such as the FIFA World Cup 2034, Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a premier sports destination.

Infrastructure Investment: Massive investment in sports infrastructure is creating lucrative opportunities for businesses and investors.

Tech and Esports: The country is a leader in technological innovation, with next-generation projects including the Olympic Esports and smart city initiatives, driving demand for high-tech solutions and global partnerships.

Can you afford to miss this unique opportunity?

         Is your business in the sports sector, or an industry that sells into it?

         Are you a female leader in the Sports Industry or is your organisation female owned?

         Are you interested in the exciting opportunities the Kingdom or Saudi Arabia and would like to meet like-minded business leaders, sports professionals and key decision makers?

         Want to hear from renowned speakers addressing some of the biggest challenges and opportunities in global sport, including career pathways, leadership, technological advances, and wellbeing?

Don’t miss out on the chance to connect with key players in the sports ecosystem and explore fast-track business opportunities. Whether you’re interested in motorsport, leadership in sports or cutting-edge tech development, Saudi Arabia offers unparalleled opportunities.

How to attend

This event is free to attend. Attendees will need to cover their own accomodation and flights.

Click the link for more information and to register your interest for either or both events.