03.08.2026
The Rise of Women’s Football: Business, Growth & Influence in New York City

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.

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.

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

Who Will Attend?

  • Club and league leadership
  • Investors and financial decision-makers
  • Brand and sponsorship leaders
  • Media and broadcast executives
  • Marketing and communications leaders

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

Hogan Lovells US LLP
390 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017
09.00 – 09.30 am Registration & Welcome
09.30 – 10.30 am Investment Panel
10.30 – 12.30 am Round Tables
12.30 – 1.30 pm  Lunch
1.30 – 2.30 pm Club & Association Panel
2.30 – 4.30 pm Round Tables
4.30 – 7.00 pm Networking

Match Day Experience and Networking

The experience extends beyond the boardroom. Guests will also be invited to a Gotham FC match day on May 31st, where they will enjoy premium hospitality and curated networking opportunities, offering a unique chance to connect while experiencing the energy and impact of the game firsthand.

Join us for a full day of insight, connection, and conversation at the forefront of one of sport’s most exciting growth stories.

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Join the rise and connect with women’s football experts, investors, agents and athletes.