2023 SEA Summit speakers announced
Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) is excited to announce the line-up of speakers for its upcoming SEA Summit, bringing together a diverse group of national and global experts in sustainability and sport.
Set to take place on 4 May at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and themed ‘Move your sporting organisations sustainability strategy off the bench and into action’, the SEA Summit is set to address the most pressing environmental challenges facing the sports industry.
With an impressive roster of keynote speakers and panelists, the event promises to inspire attendees to take action towards protecting our places of play for future generations.
The 2023 SEA Summit will feature the following speakers*:
Ali Devlin, Senior Consultant, MI Global
Celeste Young, Collaborative Research Fellow, Victoria Institute for Strategic and Economic Studies
Daniel Rowe, Environment, Social and Governance Manager, Cirka
Dr Sheila Nguyen, Co-Founder & Board Director, Sports Environment Alliance & Head of Sustainability, FIFA Women’s World Cup
Fiona Young, Manager - Places to Play, Tennis Victoria
Jan Fitzgerald, CEO, Sports Environment Alliance
Matthew Nicholas, Director of Sustainability, Tennis Australia
Nick Savaidis, Founder - Director, Etiko & Jinta Sport
Norm Vossschulte, Director of Fan Experience and Sustainability, Philadelphia Eagles**
Owen James, Sustainability Officer, England Golf**
Rita Nehme, Social Impact and Sustainability Manager, Richmond Football Club
Rhydian Cowley, Australian Olympic Race Walker
Shelley Haynes, Facilities Development Manager, Netball Victoria
Sofi Armenakian, Head of Sustainability, Atlanta Hawks**
Tara Oakley, Regional Business Development Lead, Oceania, South Pole
Tom Gribbin, CEO, Planet League**
"We're delighted to bring together this incredible group of speakers for the SEA Summit," Jan Fitzgerald, SEA CEO said.
"Their insights and expertise will be invaluable in identifying innovative solutions to the environmental challenges facing the sports industry and driving positive change."
The SEA Summit will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, a workshop, and networking opportunities. SEA invites anyone interested in sustainability and sports, including sporting organisations, government representatives, athletes, coaches, industry professionals and more.
"By bringing together the best and brightest minds in sports and sustainability, we aim to create an environment where delegates can collaborate, share, and learn from each other's challenges and success stories," Mrs Fitzgerald said.
To learn more about the SEA Summit and to register for the event, click here.
About Sports Environment Alliance (SEA):
Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) is a membership-based organisation that is committed to promoting environmental responsibility and driving regeneration in and through sport. SEA's mission is to educate and inspire sporting organisations, clubs, facilities, associations, councils, and communities in Australia and New Zealand to take concrete steps towards achieving a more sustainable future.
SEA achieves this by offering a range of resources, tools, and support to help its members reduce their environmental impact and engage meaningfully with fans, stakeholders, and partners. Through its efforts, SEA encourages sustainable practices and helps create a more responsible sports industry that’s focused on doing more {for the world} with less {footprint}.
*Subject to change.
**Pre-recorded.
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For more information or to arrange an interview, contact Anna Haines at anna.haines@sportsenvironmentalliance.org
