Date: 8th - 9th August 2024
Location: Western Sydney University, Parramatta, NSW, Australia (in-person)
Join us for the International Women in Sport Symposium, scheduled for August 8th and 9th, 2024, in Sydney, Australia, hosted at Western Sydney University Parramatta City Campus. This gathering aims to unite foremost experts and practitioners worldwide, delving into the latest research and optimal strategies to advance gender equality and enhance the involvement of women in sports.
Strategically aligned with the Paris 2024 Olympic Games women’s football final, the symposium bears the overarching theme "Beyond the Whistle: The Resilient Roar of Women in Sports."
Academics are invited to contribute to multiple paper submission streams, including:
- Sports Marketing, Media and Advertising
- Fan Experience and Engagement
- Impact and Social Change
- Athlete Wellbeing and Participation
- Sport for Development.
Expect a dynamic program featuring keynote speaker Professor Holly Thorpe, engaging panel discussions, and interactive sessions exploring various topics such as the empowering role of sports for women and girls, the influence of media representation on women's sports, and the obstacles and opportunities faced by women in sports leadership.
The symposium serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas and the cultivation of collaborations among researchers, educators, and practitioners across diverse countries and disciplines. Ultimately, the event endeavors to play a pivotal role in advancing gender equality and fostering the inclusion of women in the sports industry.
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