Dubai, UAE: Australian Pavilion, in collaboration with the Women’s Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, host an incredible line up of speakers for the Women in Sports Forum.
A full day event which features four sessions, covering topics such as “how women’s sport connects the world, the benefits of hosting women’s sport, how sport for development programs benefit women and girls, and case studies of women’s leadership in sports globally. The forum will also include a regional session on Women in Sport in the GCC.
The event opening will include messages from HRH Reema bint Bander Al Sau and UN Women Commissioner General. With Fatma Samoura, Secretary-General for FIFA, providing the opening keynote.
The day includes a line-up of over 15 speakers and experts from a diverse range of backgrounds including; iconic Australian former Olympic athlete, Natalie Smith; Sports commentator, Stephanie Brantz; CEO of Sports Inclusion Australia, Robyn Smith and globally recognised academics in this field such as Swinburne University Professor, Dr Emma Sherry and Griffith Asia Institute Professor Caitlin Byrne; amongst many others.
THE AUSTRALIAN PAVILION AT EXPO 2020 DUBAI:
Situated in the heart of the Mobility District at Expo 2020 Dubai, the Australian Pavilion pays homage to a nation built on mobility. From our earliest histories to the modern day, the movement of people and ideas are embedded in our nation’s DNA. As one of the world’s most multicultural societies, Australia brings a powerful understanding of how the transfer of people, innovations, and culture work together to build economies and enrich lives. The Pavilion theme, Blue Sky Dreaming, encapsulates Australian optimism and creativity and celebrates Australian diversity and collaboration, envisaging a future of infinite possibilities founded on 60,000 years of innovation.
From under the gleaming canopy of its cumulus cloud-inspired roof, the Australian Pavilion visitor experience will tell Australia’s story, from ancient indigenous know-how to modern day discovery and invention. Visitors will be invited to share, see, and hear about our people, land, history, and innovation connecting communities locally and globally. The Pavilion provides a compelling experience of Australia through immersive storytelling, bold artistic art installations, and true Australian hospitality through Australian inspired-food and culturally diverse entertainment.
The Pavilion will also host a strategic program of events connecting Australian business and industry to global trade and investment opportunities, and demonstrating the best of Australian products, services, and expertise to other participating countries.
