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

Omar Chaudhuri

Chief Intelligence Officer, Twenty First Group

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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

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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

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Exploring the systems behind success.

Women’s Football Strategy Forum

Explore the decisions shaping the long-term sustainability of women’s football.