Australian Pride in Sport Summit

A dedicated conference celebrating and advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion in the sports community.

WHEN:
Wednesday 16th September 2026

WHERE:
John Niland Scientia Building
University of New South Wales,
Gate 11, Library Walk, Kensington Campus,
Kensington, New South Wales

TIME:
8:30am – 5:00pm AEST

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Join us at the 2026 Australian Pride in Sport Summit, a dedicated conference that goes beyond showcasing industry leaders, athletes, advocates, and allies in the sports world. This ground-breaking event offers a comprehensive experience that celebrates LGBTQ+ inclusivity and empowerment, and also provides unique opportunities for learning, collaboration, and resource assessment.

Immerse yourself in engaging panel discussions and gain valuable insights from leaders representing diverse sporting organisations.

Participate in thought-provoking roundtable discussions with influential figures, where ideas and experiences from all corners of the sports industry converge. This open exchange of perspectives will contribute to shaping the future of this space and identifying areas where resources can be better allocated to drive impactful change.

In addition to these enriching sessions, the conference will feature inspiring keynote speakers who will ignite your passion and motivate you to make a difference. You’ll have exclusive networking opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals who share your commitment to fostering an inclusive environment in sports.

This event is a game-changer, revolutionising the sports landscape one stride at a time. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this transformative movement. Secure your spot today and let your true colours shine at the 2026 Australian Pride in Sport Summit. Together, we can create a future where everyone can participate and thrive in sports, regardless of their identity or background.

The Australian Pride in Sport Summit attracts delegates with roles that are responsible for creating inclusive workplaces for their LGBTQ+ peers across the realm of sport and recreation including:

  • Sports CEO and C-suite leaders
  • Board Members
  • NSO and SSO Senior leaders
  • Diversity & Inclusion professionals
  • Pride Network Groups
  • Community leaders

Join us in coming together to move the ball forward in LGBTQ+ inclusion across Australian sport!
This event will have Auslan interpretation available upon request. Please kindly ensure that you indicate on your attendee list form if you require Auslan interpretation so we can ensure that enough interpreters are present. Thank you!

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

8:30am-9:00amARRIVALS & REGISTRATION
9:00am-9:10amWELCOME TO COUNTRY
Aunty Lola Ryan, La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council
9:10am-9:15amOPENING ADDRESS
Tracey Lee Holmes, MC
9:15am-9:20amPLATINUM SPONSOR ADDRESS
Deputy Secretary Adam Berry, NSW Office of Sport
9:20am-9:55amSESSION 1 – KEYNOTE: ACTIVATING ALLYSHIP: FORGING A FUTURE, TOGETHER
Presented by A/Professor Fiona McLachlan
5 min break
10:00am-10:40amSESSION 2 – PANEL: AT A CROSSROADS: TRANS AND GENDER DIVERSE INCLUSION IN AUSTRALIAN SPORT Professor Ada Cheung, Hayley Conway, Nikki Dryden OLY, and Rudy Jean Rigg.
Facilitated by Tracey Lee Holmes, MC
10:40am-11:10amMORNING TEA BREAK
11:10am-11:40amSESSION 3: WHAT’S CHANGED, WHAT’S NEXT?
Presented by Professor Ada Cheung
5 min break
11:45am-12:15pmSESSION 4A: FROM COMPLIANCE TO COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Presented by Kristie Rue and Will ReillySESSION 4B – PANEL: BELIEF, BEHAVIOUR AND BELONGING: FINDING A WAY FORWARD
Farz Edraki and Anthony Venn-Brown OAM.
Facilitated by Professor Jioji Ravulo
5 min break
12:20pm-12:50pmSESSION 5A:  NO BOX TO TICK: UNDERSTANDING NON-BINARY EXPERIENCES IN SPORT (AND LIFE)
Presented by Tilly Lucas-Rodd and Tidge Madrigal		SESSION 5B: PRIDE ROUNDS IN PARTNERSHIP: BUILDING READINESS, TRUST AND IMPACT
Presented by Hayley Conway and Ben Cork
12:50pm-1:40pmLUNCH BREAK
1:40pm-2:25pmSESSION 6 – WORKSHOP: OWNING THE NARRATIVE: BUILDING SAFER, STRONGER ONLINE ENGAGEMENT Facilitated by Dominic Clarke OLY,  Kat Tait and Speaker TBC
5 min break
2:30pm-3:00pmSESSION 7 – WORKSHOP:  DESIGNING FOR PARTICIPATION: REMOVING HIDDEN BARRIERS
Facilitated by Adam Cassidy
5 min break
3:05pm-3:50pmSESSION 8 – PROOF IN PRACTICE: INCLUSION WINS FROM ACROSS AUSTRALIAN SPORT
Presented by Sharon Deans, Irena Farinacci, Greta Hayes OLY, Kristina Mitsikas, and Nick Youngquest.
Facilitated by Tracey Lee Holmes, MC
3.50pm-4.00pmCLOSING ADDRESS
Tracey Lee Holmes, MC
4:00-5:00pmNETWORKING EVENT

The full 2026 Summit program will be available in mid-August 2026.

TICKETING

Tickets are on sale now!

Ticket prices are kept low to allow more people and organisations to attend the Summit thanks to the generosity of our partners and sponsors. Your ticket includes access to all 2026 Summit sessions, resources, tea/coffee, morning tea, lunch and the networking event with drinks.

All prices displayed exclude GST and will be added at checkout.
Please note that ticket sales are non-refundable.
Final ticket sales will close at 9am AEST Monday 31st August 2026.

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MOB TIX

Mob Tix: These tickets are available exclusively to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members. Pride in Sport offers Mob Tix to support increased engagement from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, in line with ACON’s broader commitment to supporting and working in partnership with First Nations people.

If you’d like to be considered as a speaker for this or future events, please Contact Us.

SPONSORS

Thank you to our 2026 Platinum Sponsor

Become a partner of Pride in Sport. Events like this could not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors. If your organisation is interested in sponsoring this event, please contact us for a sponsorship prospectus.

VIEW THE 2026 SPONSORSHIP BROCHURE
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Before purchasing tickets please take a moment to review Terms and Conditions, please click here.

Additional Terms & Conditions of Entry – Safety & Inclusion: We aim to provide a safe and inclusive environment for all. Upon registering to attend this event you agree to behave in a respectful manner. Disrespectful behaviour towards any person or persons will not be tolerated and we reserve the right to remove you from the event.

Questions

For any questions about this event, please email prideinevents@acon.org.au for more information.

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