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“The Women in Football conference is so critical to help develop next-generation talent… to provide not only networking opportunities but a brilliant opportunity to develop ideas, showcase talent, and be together.” – Emma Hayes OBE, Head Coach, USWNT

 

16 September 2026
Wembley Stadium, London

 

The Women in Football Be Inspired Conference returns to Wembley Stadium in September 2026 to offer an incredible professional development opportunity for women building careers in and around the football industry – on or off the pitch, in the men's game or women's.

Since its launch in 2022, the conference has already empowered hundreds of women with knowledge, insights and connections. And on 16 September 2026 the event returns to Wembley Stadium for another day of incredible keynote speakers and expert panellists, as well as networking opportunities galore.

Be Inspired has something for everyone – whether you’re new to the football industry or bringing a wealth of experience; a match official, media professional, marketer, manager or medic!

Last year's star speakers include:

• Eni Aluko MBE, pundit and former England international
• Kelly Cates, journalist and broadcaster
• Lise Klaveness, President, Norwegian Football Association
• Rosie and Mollie Kmita, broadcasters
• Alison Lomax, Managing Director, YouTube UK & Ireland
• Julie Uhrman, President and co-founder, Angel City FC

Check out the agenda for the subjects covered by our sessions and view the full amazing line-up of our guest speakers from Be Inspired 2025.

We are currently taking expressions of interest for this year's conference as we work on the agenda. If you're interested in attending, please click through below to be among the first to hear about ticket information. Make connections and get perspectives from inside the game at the Women in Football Be Inspired Conference, at Wembley Stadium on 16 September 2026.

 

How to attend

Tickets will be on sale soon, but you can register your interest now. By purchasing a ticket to the Women in Football Be Inspired Conference , you’ll automatically be enrolled as a member of Women in Football, which includes access to our member-only events, personal development programme and our growing network of football professionals working across the men's and women's game. Please review our Membership Terms and Conditions, which includes instructions if you wish to cancel your membership, and our Privacy Policy.

To ensure our conference remains accessible to all women working in, or aspiring to work in the football industry, as it has been for the last few years, Barclays has funded 100 bursary places for our members. The link to apply for these places was sent directly to members last year and positions have now been filled.

 

Join us as an event partner

We're bringing together a fantastic line-up of commercial partners for Be Inspired 2026. If you'd like to discuss adding your brand, hosting a trade stall, and connecting with hundreds of super-engaged women in and around the football industry, please get in touch! Our Deputy CEO Lisa Pool is on lisa@womeninfootball.co.uk.

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