The NFL will hold it’s first-ever Women’s Summit ahead of Super Bowl 50 on February 4 and 5 in San Francisco. After a number of domestic violence cases involving its players, the league is doing its part to make events more female oriented.
The event is titled, “In the Huddle to Advance Women in Sport” and will feature a discussion with many prominent women in various fields, including Serena Williams, Robin Roberts, Condoleeza Rice and more. The aim of the summit is to recognize the importance that sports plays in the lives of young girls and to focus on how it can continue to enrich the lives of future leaders.
EY’s Women Athletes Business Network tracks the role in which sports have played for professional women across different industries, as it lends a positive influence on their future hiring process. According to EY’s global research, women in executive roles are more likely to have a background in sports. With the help of this organization, the NFL made the summit a reality.
An exclusive live stream of the NFL Women’s Summit will be available for viewing at MAKERS, and fans can follow live social media coverage on Twitter, using the hashtag, #inthehuddle.