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The Women and Sport conference – Building the momentum is announced as being held at the CBI Centre, Centrepoint, Central London on 27th November 2009.

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Over 130 delegates attend The Women and Sport Conference 2009

Over 130 delegates from around the world attended the Women and Sport Conference on 2009 for a lively day of debate, insight and best practice.

"The number of high-profile sportswomen and potential and women-related sporting events is growing significantly. The major events on these shores in the coming decade is set to help this further. Whilst in this era of fragmented media and entertainment, sport, and in particular the untapped potential of women's sport, is an increasingly important area for advertisers and sponsors. We...

Christine Ohuruogu confirmed as a speaker!

The Women and Sport Conference is delighted to complete our speaker line up with the announcement that Christine Ohuruogu, the reigning Olympic and Commonwealth 400m champion will be joining the conference on panel one.

 Christine, will join the opening panel "Building on the momentum - women and sport in 2009." along with Barbara Slater (Director of Sport, the BBC...

Top ranked Woman in The Power List set to speak!

Sport Magazine today published the Top 50 Power List - the 50 most powerful people in British Sport today and the top ranked woman is Barbara Slater, Director of Sport at the BBC. Coming in in twelth place, Barbara is one of only 5 women in this list and is set to speak at The Women and Sport Conference.

Also joining our media panel is Sarah Shephard, Senior Writer at Sport Magazine.

Charity Partner - Confirmed

SportBusiness Group is delighted to announce that Breast Cancer Care will be the official charity partner of the Women and Sport Conference.

Breast Cancer Care is the charity for anyone affected by breast cancer.  They bring people together, provide information and support, and campaign for improved standards of care.  And use our understanding of people’s experience of breast cancer and our clinical expertise in everything we do.

Breast Cancer Care runs a range...

Confirmed speaker - Barbara Slater, Director of Sport BBC

The Women and Sport Conference is delighted to welcome Barbara Slater, Director of Sport, BBC to our world-class line-up.

Barbara Slater took up her role as Director of Sport in April 2009.She had previously been Head of Production and Head of General Sports for the division. Her responsibilities include working with governing bodies to retain a broad portfolio of broadcasting rights, maintaining BBC Sport's early lead on multi-platform offerings, leading...