Women’s Football Strategy Forum
Explore the decisions shaping the long-term sustainability of women’s football.
Uncovering the structures that win
Women’s football is experiencing unprecedented growth across leagues, clubs, and international competitions.
However, long-term success will depend on the ability of organizations to build sustainable structures that support sporting performance, financial stability, and talent development.
The Women’s Football Strategy Forum aims to contribute to this conversation by bringing together experienced leaders from across the game.
2026 Speakers
The leaders who've built real changes at their organizations
→ More speakers will be announced soon.








Reasons to attend
01. Real conversations with football’s strategic leaders
Direct dialogue with decision-makers shaping modern club structures.
02. Frameworks grounded in real club practice
Proven approaches to recruitment, performance, and alignment from top clubs.
03. Insights that strengthen your organization
Practical ideas you can apply immediately to structure, culture, and decision-making.
04. Access beyond the Forum
Membership in the FOCUS Leaders Network and lifetime access to all Forum recordings and materials.
Agenda at a Glance
A preview of what’s to come
17:00 CET | 11:00 ET
Structuring Women’s Football Inside Modern Clubs

Omar Chaudhuri
Chief Intelligence Officer, Twenty First Group

Michael Clarkson
Vice President, Bloom Sports Partners
18:00 CET | 12:00 ET
Building Sustainable Player Pathways in Women’s Football

Dévy Rigaux
Director of Football, Club Brugge

Andre Zanotta
Sporting Director, FC Dallas
19:00 CET | 13:00 ET
Recruitment and Squad Building in the Women’s Game

Gregg Broughton
Sporting Director, Chicago Fire

Dave Slemen
Founding Partner, EPP
16:00 – 16:45 CET
Building Alignment: From Ownership Vision to Daily Decisions
20:00 CET | 14:00 ET
Leadership and Governance in Women’s Football

Les Reed
Elite Football Advisor

Pedro Iriondo
Managing Director, Football Benchmark

Register today
- June 02, 2026
- LIVE / VIRTUAL
- Lifetime access to recordings
- Ticket price: 50 CHF
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