Women's sports investment summit to be held by Sportico in New York City.
In the world of sports, it's no secret that the growth of women's athletics is on the rise. This week, the spotlight is on the upcoming RISE: Women's Sports event, taking place on Tuesday, September 16 at the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) headquarters in New York City.
Sportico, the leading media brand covering the business of sports, has announced Rhone as the official merchandise partner for the conference, providing premium performance apparel to today's sports industry leaders. The event, presented in partnership with industry leaders such as the Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA), GalwayPlus, Scoreplay, Genius Sports, and Sidley Austin LLP, is described as an in-depth look at women's sports.
The aim is to connect stakeholders from finance, media, and marketing sectors, exploring insights and developing strategies that enhance investment in the women's sports marketplace. Key speakers include commissioners, owners, and executives from organizations like the WNBA, NWSL, and AUSL. Terri Jackson, Executive Director of the WNBPA, will discuss the evolution of player-led movements, the ongoing fight for equity and respect in sports, and the impact of collective action on the business of women's athletics.
Michele Kang, majority owner of the Washington Spirit, will share her vision for transforming women's sports on a global scale in a keynote conversation. Additional programming and speakers for the event will be announced leading up to the day.
The event will feature networking opportunities and exclusive insights into the tools and platforms transforming the women's sports industry. A panel discussion, "The Women Behind the Game," will feature influential women across key roles in sports organizations discussing their paths to leadership, the impact they're making across departments, and how they're changing the game from the inside out.
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Scott Soshnick, Editor-in-Chief of Sportico, stated that the growth of women's sports isn't a trend but a business story with real staying power. Leading sports agents and their clients will discuss what it takes to thrive in today's competitive sports world, including trust, strategy, career milestones, and navigating fame, pressure, and performance.
The WNBPA, under Jackson's leadership, has secured historic gains in pay equity, maternity protections, and player empowerment. The day will connect leaders across finance, media, marketing, and sports to chart the next chapter for women's athletics. For a detailed agenda, it may be necessary to check directly with Sportico or the event organizers for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
RISE: Women's Sports is a one-day event dedicated to driving innovation, investment, and progress in the women's sports marketplace. It's an exciting opportunity for those passionate about women's sports to come together, learn, and shape the future of female athletics.
- The RISE: Women's Sports event, in partnership with various industry leaders, aims to boost investment in the women's sports marketplace by connecting stakeholders from finance, media, and marketing sectors, discussing strategies that enhance engagement, and providing insights into tools and platforms transforming the industry.
- Michele Kang, majority owner of the Washington Spirit, will share her vision for globally transforming women's sports at the upcoming RISE: Women's Sports event, a one-day conference focusing on finance, business, sports, and fan engagement in the women's sports marketplace.
