Riyadiya

This November, join Riyadiya — a new regional initiative shaping the future of women’s sports in MENA. Spotlight bold talent, drive structural change, and build a more inclusive and influential sports landscape.

Riyadiya is Redefining the Game

Kotinos and the Ministry of Sports - Saudi Arabia are preparing for a landmark conference this November, where we advance the role of women in sport. Athletes, thought leaders, and decision-makers gather to challenge conventions, share bold ideas, and lay the groundwork for a stronger, more equitable future.

What is Riyadiya ?

A Women In Sports Conference Series

Created by Kotinos, dedicated to elevating the role of women throughout the MENA sports ecosystem.
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Emerging at a pivotal moment in the region, Riyadiya is the premier platform for convening elite athletes, policymakers, industry leaders, and cultural voices. Riyadiya celebrates progress, confronts systemic challenges, and carves out actionable pathways for women in sports.
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Grounded in the region’s cultural legacy, Riyadiya seeks to embed female representation into the core of policy, media, education, and business systems.

Riyadiya is an Important Conference Series

Women’s Sport at a Turning Point

The landscape of women’s sport is transforming; to unlock its full potential, greater strides in governance, investment, and cultural integration are needed.
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Riyadiya is designed to meet this moment. It is a strategic platform that showcases women’s sports as a driver of socio-economic transformation, a convener of leading voices committed to reshaping perceptions, accelerating progress, and driving long-term solutions.

By facilitating cross-sector dialogue, Riyadiya aims to position women in sports as more than participants, but as leaders and catalysts for regional development.

Riyadiya's Objectives

Riyadiya is anchored in measurable outcomes designed to shift systems, shape narratives, and unlock opportunity for women in sport across MENA.

Amplify Female Voices

Elevate lived experiences that challenge stereotypes, shape perception, and shift public discourse.

Showcase Sectoral Progress

Surface data-driven milestones and institutional shifts shaping the regional sports landscape for women.

Mobilize Private Sector

Highlight women’s sport as a high-impact investment frontier for brands, media, and markets.

Address Systemic Barriers

Create space for cross-sector collaboration to dismantle structural barriers and unlock lasting change.

Inspire the Next Generation

Spotlight multi-dimensional role models redefining what leadership, excellence, and ambition look like in sport.

A Platform of Purpose and Scale

150+
Attendees

20
Speakers

3
Days

1
Unique Platform

Explore The Panel Topics

Women in Sports Governance

Exploring actionable strategies to expand women’s leadership in sports federations, clubs, and executive boards, shifting representation from tokenism to decision-making power.

Breaking Barriers

Unpacking the interplay of tradition, finance, logistics, and societal expectations that shape women’s access to sport and spotlighting regional solutions that are breaking through.

Unlocking Capital

What drives investment in women’s sport? This session explores market-leading case studies, key risk and growth signals, and the future of women’s sport as a high-yield frontier.

Behind the Scenes

Elevating the roles of women in media production, event management, and operations—amplifying stories from those building the industry beyond the field of play.

Legacy Beyond the Podium

Examining how athletes influence education, community initiatives, CSR, and cultural perceptions, leveraging their platforms for impact beyond competition.

Panelists to be announced soon...