The Rise of Women’s Football: Business, Growth & Influence in New York City
An exclusive, invitation-only gathering for senior decision-makers shaping the future of women’s football.
Event Details:
May 29, 2026
Hogan Lovells, New York
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
100 guests | Invite only
The Rise of Women’s Football – New York City brings together influential leaders from football, business, investment, media, and brand marketing for a high-level day of insight, connection, and strategic discussion. Designed for senior executives and decision-makers, the event explores the forces driving growth across the women’s football ecosystem and creates space for the conversations that will shape its next chapter.
What Is It?
Women’s football is entering a defining phase of commercial, cultural, and global growth. To unlock its full potential, leaders need access to sharper market insight, stronger networks, and more meaningful conversations across the industry.
The Rise of Women’s Football – New York City is built to do exactly that. Through curated panels, expert roundtables, and premium networking, the event offers a trusted space for senior leaders to exchange perspectives, identify opportunity, and help shape a more ambitious and sustainable future for the game.
Supported by key industry stakeholders and enhanced by a premium Gotham FC match day experience, this is where business leaders come to learn, connect, and create momentum.
Why Attend?
- Gain insight into the business dynamics transforming women’s football
- Connect with senior leaders across clubs, leagues, media, brands, and investment
- Join focused conversations around growth, governance, visibility, and value creation
- Build relationships with people actively shaping the commercial future of the sport
- Be part of a trusted community committed to advancing women’s football together
Who Will Attend?
A highly curated audience of senior decision-makers and influential stakeholders, including:
- C-suite executives
- Club and league leadership
- Investors and financial decision-makers
- Brand and sponsorship leaders
- Media and broadcast executives
- Marketing and communications leaders
- Advisors, innovators, and operators across the women’s football ecosystem
Event Themes
Learn
Gain business-critical insight into the trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping the women’s football industry.
Connect
Meet experts, executives, and industry leaders from across football, business, and media.
Change
Contribute to the conversations and partnerships that will help drive long-term progress across the game.
Agenda
9:00 AM – Registration & Welcome Networking
Arrive, connect, and meet fellow guests ahead of the day’s opening discussions.
Opening Session
The Rise of Women’s Football – Why This Moment Matters
A scene-setting conversation on the market forces, cultural momentum, and investment case shaping the business of women’s football today.
Panel Discussion
Disrupting the Sports Economy: Why Women’s Football Is the Smart Money Play
A leadership discussion on capital, commercial upside, and the strategic rationale for investing in women’s football.
Panel Discussion
Transatlantic Growth: Scaling Women’s Football from Munich to New York
A cross-market conversation on international growth, organisational strategy, and what ambitious expansion requires.
Roundtable
Media & Broadcasting: Visibility to Value
How audience growth, media rights, storytelling, and distribution are driving commercial momentum.
Roundtable
Clubs & Associations: Governance, Structure & Sustainable Growth
A focused discussion on operational models, leadership structures, and the foundations required for long-term success.
Roundtable
Finance & Investment: Capital, Valuation & Long-Term Returns
An executive exchange on the investment landscape, valuation frameworks, and where stakeholders see future value.
Roundtable
Marketing & Brand Growth: Audience Expansion & Cultural Relevance
How brands, clubs, and rights holders can grow fandom, deepen engagement, and build relevance across communities.
Closing Networking Reception
An opportunity to continue discussions, strengthen relationships, and identify next steps.
Gotham FC Match Day Experience
As part of the broader event experience, guests will also have the opportunity to attend an exclusive match day visit supported by Gotham FC.
Match Day Experience:
May 31, 2026
Gotham FC vs Houston Dash
This premium experience extends the event beyond the conference setting, offering invited guests the chance to continue conversations in a live sporting environment while engaging more closely with one of the leading clubs in women’s football.
About the Event
The Rise of Women’s Football is designed as a central meeting point for professionals who want to be actively involved in the business of women’s football.
It brings together influential voices from football, business, media, and investment to increase visibility, strengthen knowledge-sharing, and create more meaningful understanding of the commercial landscape around the women’s game.
The goal is simple: to build a stronger, better-connected ecosystem that supports sustainable growth.
Partner With Us
Partnering with The Rise of Women’s Football – New York City offers direct access to a highly relevant audience of senior leaders and strategic decision-makers.
Whether your organisation is looking to build visibility, deepen industry relationships, showcase expertise, or align with the future of women’s football, this event provides a premium platform for meaningful engagement.
Partnership opportunities may include:
- Brand visibility across event communications
- On-site presence and executive networking access
- Thought leadership opportunities
- Association with a high-level, invitation-only industry gathering
- Integration into premium event experiences, including match day programming
Apply to Attend
The Rise of Women’s Football – New York City is a curated, invitation-only event with limited capacity.
Attendance is intended for senior leaders, decision-makers, and selected professionals with a direct role in shaping the future of women’s football business.
Why apply now?
- Places are limited to 100 guests
- The audience is intentionally curated for relevance and quality of discussion
- Community members receive early access to apply for sports-related opportunities and experiences
- Early applicants will receive updates on speakers, agenda developments, and event logistics
Join the Community
Stay connected to future opportunities, event announcements, and conversations shaping the women’s football industry.
By joining the community, you will receive:
- Event updates and speaker announcements
- Early access to apply for select sports-related opportunities and experiences
- Invitations to relevant industry programming
- News and insights from across the women’s football business ecosystem
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