CONNECT, EDUCATE & INSPIRE THOSE WITH A PASSION FOR SPORT
Thursday 27 & Friday 28 June, 2024 | Gold Coast, Australia
CONFERENCE AGENDA
ABOUT THE EVENT
Thursday 27 & Friday 28 June 2024
Supported with pride by the City of Gold Coast, The Global Elite Sports Conference served as a catalyst for connecting, educating, and inspiring individuals passionate about working within sports. In its sixth year, the 2024 event built on the legacy of the former Gold Coast Elite Sports Conference.
Featuring esteemed speakers from renowned international organizations across premier leagues such as the NFL, NBA, EPL, AFL, and NRL, the conference encompassed a diverse array of topics including high performance & sports science, coaching, player engagement & development, community & social responsibility, international sports diplomacy & growth, fan engagement, sponsorship & activation.
Taking place over two days on Australia’s Gold Coast, the conference offered exclusive live content solely accessible to attending delegates. All speakers, both international and domestic, took the stage and actively engaged with delegates, fostering networking opportunities throughout the event and during the post-conference networking function on Thursday. This immersive experience provided attendees with a unique and invaluable opportunity to connect and learn from industry leaders.
2024 EVENT DETAILS
Dates: Thursday 27 & Friday 28th of June, 2024
Location: RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast
Details for the 2025 Global Elite Sports Conference are yet to be released. Stay tuned for details
2024 SPEAKERS
Assistant Coach
Los Angeles Lakers (NBA)
JD DUBOIS
MACK HOLLINS
NFL Player - Wide Receiver
Buffalo Bills (NFL)
ADRIENNE SCHERENZEL
Vice President of Community Engagement & Executive Director of Chicago Bulls Charities
Chicago Bulls (NBA)
JESSICA GRAY
Co-Director of Player Engagement
Detroit Lions (NFL)
PHIL HAYWARD
Head of High Performance
Wolverhampton Wanderers (EPL)
DUANE WATSON
Supervisor, Content
Toronto Raptors (NBA)
JAMES COOK
Head of International Player Pathway
NFL International
BRENDAN KEANE
Director of Sport
Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee
WILL BRYCE
Head of NFL Academy Asia Pacific
National Football League
CARMEN COLOMER
Performance Sports Science Analyst
Gold Coast Titans (NRL)
KATE WILCOMES
National High Performance Director
Surfing Australia
GABI SIMPSON
Former Professional Netballer & Vice Captain
Australian Diamonds
AARON ALSOP
Executive Director High Performance
Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport
FRANK PULETUA
General Manager
Oceania Rugby
JOE GALUVAO
Player Transition Manager
Rugby League Players Association
TOM FIELDS
Regional Manager
AFL Players’ Association
Keegan Hipgrave
Former Professional Rugby League Player
Parramatta Eels & Gold Coast Titans
Ben Davis
Broadcaster, Journalist, MC
Sports Entertainment Network
CONFERENCE TICKETS
2 DAY PACKAGE
Tickets to Thursday & Friday conference sessions
Breakfast from 7:30am on Thursday & Friday
Lunch on Thursday & Friday
Networking Function on Thursday (3pm - 5pm) including 2 hour drinks and canapes
Coaching practical workshop with JD Dubois (Lakers) on Friday afternoon
Delegate gift bag
$720 inc. GST
DAY 1 TICKET - THURSDAY
Tickets to Thursday conference sessions
Breakfast from 7:30am on Thursday
Lunch on Thursday
Networking Function on Thursday (3pm - 5pm) including 2 hour drinks and canapes
Delegate gift bag
$395 inc. GST
DAY 2 TICKET - FRIDAY
Tickets to Friday conference sessions
Breakfast from 7:30am on Friday
Lunch on Friday
Coaching practical workshop with JD Dubois (Lakers) on Friday afternoon
Delegate gift bag
$350 inc. GST
2023 HIGHLIGHTS
PAST PRESENTERS
The 2023 Global Elite Sports Conference was proud to bring together leaders in sport from world-class sporting organisations.
World class international speakers and presenters
Networking with delegates and presenters over two big days
Catered event with prizes and giveaways
300+ delegates in attendance
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