WOMENS INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE 2026
Welcome to the 2nd edition of the Womens International Football Conference, hosted in the Vilfort Lounge at the iconic Brøndby Stadium. Join us for two days of unparalleled insights and expertise in the world of football, from the 11-12th December 2026.
CONFERENCE – PASSES
Choose you desired pass below, please note that the Early Bird Pass is only available until 30th May 2026 (max 60 early bird tickets available).

11TH – DAY 1 PASS – kr. 999, – (EUR 135)
4 expert speaker presentations, dinner and access to networking.

12TH – DAY 2 PASS – kr. 1399, – (EUR 185)
6 expert speaker presentations, 1 football panel discussion, lunch and access to networking.

FULL PASS – DAY 1 & DAY 2 PASS – kr. 1999, – (EUR 269)
2 full days of women’s football, 9 expert speaker presentations, 2 football panel discussion, dinner, lunch and access to networking.
CONFERENCE PROGRAM 2026
With 6 top experts presenting, our conference promises unmatched expertise, through both days and through all 9 expert presentations. (Below are the 2025 program – the 2026 program will be announced no later than by the end of February 2026)

11th DECEMBER 2026 – day 1
16.30 – 17.00 Registration
17.00 – 17.15 Welcome
17.15 – 18.00 “Rebuilding from Within: The Organizational Journey Behind Our Rise in Women’s Football” by Minke Renkens, FC Twente – Football Operations Manager
18.00 – 18.15 Break
18.15 – 19.00 “Identifying Talent in the game: Female specific considerations” by Danielle Prescott, The English Football Association – Talent Scout & UCFB – Associate Dean Postgraduate
19.00 – 20.00 Break, Dinner
20.00 – 20.45 “Building Synergy between Mens and Womens Football in Your Organisation” by Henderika Kingma, FC Groningen – Womens Football Manager & Byron Bakker, FC Groningen – Head of Football Development
20.45 – 21.00 Break
21.00 – 21.45 “Recruiting in a Growing Game: Challenges and Opportunities in Women’s Football” by Sean Burt, Heart of Midlothian F.C – Head of Women’s Recruitment
21.45 – 22.00 Conference Program Ends – See you tomorrow

12th DECEMBER 2026 – day 2
09.00 – 09.30 Registration
09.30 – 10.15“Women’s Football at FC Groningen – How We’ve Built the Women’s Game Within Our Club” by Henderika Kingma, FC Groningen – Womens Football Manager
10.15 – 10.30 Break
10.30 – 11.15 “From Club to Country: Navigating Talent Development in a National Setup” – by Niels Lawetz, DBU / Danish FA – Head coach, U19 Womens National
11.15 – 11.30 Break
11.30 – 12.15 “From Foundation to Full-Time: Building Hearts for Success” by Sean Burt, Heart of Midlothian F.C – Head of Women’s Recruitment
12.15 – 13.15 Lunch – Networking
13.15 – 14.00 Panel Discussion, Moderator: Kenneth Santa, Conference Director
14.00 – 14.15 Break
14.15 – 15.00 “Equal Dreams, Equal Standards: Building a Championship Future for Women’s Football” by Minke Renkens, FC Twente – Football Operations Manager
15.00 – 15.15 Break
15.15 – 16.00 “Domestic vs International Scouting: is that even the same player?” by Danielle Prescott, The English Football Association – Talent Scout & UCFB – Associate Dean Postgraduate Expert Speaker
16.00 – 16.15 Break
16.15 – 17.00 The Future of Womens Football – Panel Discussion (All Womens Speakers)
17.00 – Womens Conference 2025 Ends – See you in 2027
Conference Highlights
Unmissable events start here. Denmark’s prime venue for football conferences. Top-notch facilities, expert speakers, dedicated organisation.

elite football experts
Experience the pinnacle of football expertise at the Women’s International Football Conference. Unforgettable insights and networking.

Premier football conference
Top experts and insights at the best football conference venue in the Nordic countries. WIFC 2026 will be hosted at the Vilfort Lounge – Brøndby Stadium, Denmark.

networking
Create unforgettable experiences and network at the Women’s International Football Conference.

Get in Touch with Our Team for Your Next Event
Vilfort Lounge, Brøndby Stadion 30
Brøndby, 2605 – Denmark
(+45) 61302002 (WhatsApp)
theoffice@internationalfootballconference.com
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