Women In Sport Congress

Women In Sport Congress Brisbane, Australia | 8-11 March 2026 | Hosted by the Australian Institute of Sport & Australian Sports Commission

The 2024 Women in Sport Congress is brought to you by the Australian Institute of Sport Female Performance and Health Initiative. This congress will bring together leading athlete performance support team members with world-class researchers from around the world. Our goal is to provide practitioners and performance support teams with cutting-edge, novel research findings, alongside best practice management tips.

Day 3 at WISC 2026 đź’¬Day 3 of the Women in Sport Congress continued today in Brisbane, with sessions exploring female ath...
10/03/2026

Day 3 at WISC 2026 đź’¬

Day 3 of the Women in Sport Congress continued today in Brisbane, with sessions exploring female athlete health, performance and the systems that support women in sport.

Researchers, clinicians, coaches and performance staff shared perspectives from across high performance sport, contributing to ongoing discussions around how female athletes can be better supported throughout their careers.

This evening the congress will come together for the WISC Gala Dinner and Awards, recognising individuals and initiatives helping drive progress in women’s sport. 🏆

Day 2 at WISC 2026 đź’¬Another busy day here in Brisbane with sessions covering everything from research and clinical pract...
09/03/2026

Day 2 at WISC 2026 đź’¬

Another busy day here in Brisbane with sessions covering everything from research and clinical practice to the systems needed to better support female athletes.

What’s been great to see is the mix of people in the room with clinicians, researchers, coaches and performance staff all sharing perspectives and learning from each other.

Looking forward to another strong day tomorrow đź’Ş

Australian Institute of Sport | Australian Sports Commission

WISC 2026 has officially begun in Brisbane! 🎉Tonight’s Welcome Function marked the start of four days dedicated to advan...
08/03/2026

WISC 2026 has officially begun in Brisbane! 🎉

Tonight’s Welcome Function marked the start of four days dedicated to advancing female athlete health and performance.

From our Welcome to Country to an incredible cultural performance and the first chance for delegates to connect, it was the perfect way to open the congress on International Women’s Day. 🌏

Less than a week to go until WISC 2026! ⌛We’d like to say a huge thank you to our sponsors for helping bring this event ...
03/03/2026

Less than a week to go until WISC 2026! ⌛

We’d like to say a huge thank you to our sponsors for helping bring this event to life.

Your support is shaping Australia’s largest event dedicated to female athlete health and performance, taking place 8-11 March in Brisbane.

We’re proud to partner with organisations committed to advancing women’s sport through research, collaboration and real impact.

Australian Institute of Sport | Australian Sports Commission
https://womeninsportcongress.com/

Leadership in sport is increasingly visible and increasingly complex.Moderated by Ms Ali France MP, Member for Dickson, ...
23/02/2026

Leadership in sport is increasingly visible and increasingly complex.

Moderated by Ms Ali France MP, Member for Dickson, Parliament of Australia, this session brings together three national sporting CEOs for a candid discussion about leading at the highest level.

From governance and funding to gender equity, culture and accountability, the panel will explore the realities behind the role and the decisions that shape Australian sport.

A thoughtful conversation about responsibility, transparency and navigating modern leadership in sport.

📍 Brisbane | 8–11 March 2026
đź”— 1 DAY LEFT TO REGISTER! https://womeninsportcongress.com/

What does it really feel like to be a young athlete progressing through high-performance pathways? At WISC 2026, Dr. Ale...
20/02/2026

What does it really feel like to be a young athlete progressing through high-performance pathways?

At WISC 2026, Dr. Alex Roberts will sit down with three athletes competing at the highest levels of their sport to explore the realities behind early success with performance pressure, public expectation, identity and possibility.

Featuring:
Grace Kuilamu | Matildas Forward
Holly Warn | Paralympic Swimmer
Ruby Pass | Olympic Gymnast 

An honest conversation about ambition, wellbeing and navigating elite systems, directly from those living it.

📍 W Hotel, Brisbane | 8–11 March 2026
🔗 Registrations close 25 February!
🎓 Session Sponsored by The University of Queensland

Are you part of a women’s performance or health care team that needs to stay up to date with the latest research?Or lead...
19/02/2026

Are you part of a women’s performance or health care team that needs to stay up to date with the latest research?

Or leading a student cohort who would benefit from learning directly from global experts?

WISC offers group discounts for 5+ registrations, making it easier to bring your whole ecosystem together.

Coaches. Clinicians. Sport scientists. Leaders. Students.

Learn together. Align your approach. Strengthen the support around women in sport.

👉 Explore the speakers, program and workshops at www.womeninsportcongress.com

19/02/2026

We’re set to welcome a record-breaking crowd at Australia’s largest event dedicated to female athlete health and performance.

On March 8 in Brisbane, world-leading experts across sport, science and medicine come together for three action-packed days of insight, innovation and impact.

With just 5 days left to register, tickets are almost gone — and only a handful remain for the social events.

đź“Ť Brisbane
🗓 March 8–11, 2026
đź”— Link in bio!

19/02/2026

We’re set to welcome a record-breaking crowd at Australia’s largest event dedicated to female athlete health and performance.

On March 8 in Brisbane, world-leading experts across sport, science and medicine come together for three action-packed days of insight, innovation and impact.

With just 5 days left to register, tickets are almost gone — and only a handful remain for the social events.

đź“Ť Brisbane
🗓 March 8–11, 2026
đź”— Secure your place now https://womeninsportcongress.com/

Australian Sports Commission | Australian Institute of Sport

Prof. Stuart Phillips 🇨🇦 joins WISC 2026 as part of our Myth Busters: Female Athlete Performance fireside chat, sponsore...
18/02/2026

Prof. Stuart Phillips 🇨🇦 joins WISC 2026 as part of our Myth Busters: Female Athlete Performance fireside chat, sponsored by Chobani

A Professor at McMaster University and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health, Prof. Phillips is a global authority on muscle physiology, protein metabolism, ageing and body composition.

His research sits at the intersection of exercise and nutrition — cutting through trends to focus on what the evidence truly shows about muscle health and performance across the lifespan.

A Fellow of the The Royal Society of Canada and multiple international academies, he will bring world-leading science to the WISC stage.

📍 Brisbane | March 8–11
🔗 1 week left to secure your ticket – link in bio!

Registrations for the Women in Sport Congress 2026 close in 10 days!Whether you’re attending in person or joining us vir...
16/02/2026

Registrations for the Women in Sport Congress 2026 close in 10 days!

Whether you’re attending in person or joining us virtually, there are flexible registration options to suit your role and location.

· Standard
· AIS / HP System
· Student
· Virtual & sessions-only options
· Group discounts available (5+)

đź“Ť Brisbane | March 8-11
⏳ Last chance registrations close 25 February

👉 View full pricing & register at https://womeninsportcongress.com/

Australian Sports Commission | Australian Institute of Sport

We’re proud to welcome Chloe Hosking OLY 🇦🇺 as a Spotlight Speaker at WISC 2026.A former professional cyclist who repres...
12/02/2026

We’re proud to welcome Chloe Hosking OLY 🇦🇺 as a Spotlight Speaker at WISC 2026.

A former professional cyclist who represented Australia at the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games and World Championships, Chloe won Commonwealth Games gold in 2018.

Now part of our Retirement & Post Sport Life theme, she will present:

Beyond the Podium: Mental, Emotional & Career Journeys After Sport.

Since retiring Chloe has completed a Juris Doctor, been admitted
a lawyer, and founded Hosking Bikes — the first bike brand established by a female professional road cyclist.

An honest conversation about identity, leadership and life beyond elite sport.

📍 Brisbane | March 8–11
đź”— Regos close 25 February! https://womeninsportcongress.com/

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