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Global Summit

Birmingham, UK, 9-11 July 2026

The IWG Global Summit on Women & Sport is the world’s foremost gathering on gender equity in sport and physical activity.

 

Taking place in Birmingham, UK from 9–11 July 2026, the Summit will feature a dynamic Main Stage programme with global leaders, IWG Shift\Sessions diving deep into key challenges, and Regional Forums showcasing voices and solutions from every corner of the world.

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This is the one moment, every four years, when the global IWG "network of network" comes together - a unique chance to connect, collaborate and shape the future of sport for women and girls.

 

Head to the Global Summit site for more details on the 3 day programme and to book your spot!  

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The Summit will unpack the most urgent questions of gender equity and equality in sport, through five powerful themes. With perspectives curated by a truly global team, the programme promises an unmissable exchange of ideas and insights that challenge, inspire and transform. Will you be there?

Summit Introduction
from Lisa O'Keefe, MBE

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