The Tximist Foundation proudly announces a new edition of the ‘She Leads’ Congress
An inspiring space where the most influential female voices in the world of football come together to share experiences, drive change, and generate knowledge around leadership and equality in sport.
A Congress with Vision and Purpose
‘She Leads’ is more than just an event — it is a powerful meeting point for female leaders in national and international football. Under the theme “She Leads Football”, the congress aims to spotlight the role of women in the game and create spaces for dialogue, learning, and empowerment.
Key Topics
Throughout the congress sessions, we will explore crucial issues such as:
- The role of women in football: progress and challenges
- Female leadership in sport: experiences and perspectives
- Success stories and female empowerment
- Challenges and opportunities within football clubs
- Sports management with a gender perspective and transformative leadership
Featured Speakers
The congress will host prominent figures from the world of football, including:
- Reyes Bellver, Head of Football, Spanish Football Federation
- Irene Gonçalves, Vice President, Angolan Football Federation
- Garbiñe Etxeberria, Director of Football, Real Sociedad
- Georgie Donnelly, Coach, Manchester City
- Ilona Loohuis, Academy Director, FC Twente
- Patricia Zugasti, Manager, Unitravel
- Oneida Zubia, Vice President, Gipuzkoa Football Federation
- Eli Sarasola, Individual Development Expert, Vantage
- Paola Florio, Coach, Inter Milan
- Yanis Guellil, Coach, Olympique Lyon
- Edmundo Endje, International Delegate of LALIGA in Angola
- Ainara Manterola, CEO and Founder, Zuhegan
- Roberto Rodríguez, Head of Talent Scouting, Methodology & Women’s Academy Coordinator, Real Madrid
A Must-Attend Event for Change
Aintzane Encinas, President of the Tximist Foundation, reaffirms her commitment to equity:
“She Leads is a platform to listen, learn, and build together a fairer and more representative future in football.”
The event is supported by institutional leaders such as:
- Eider Mendoza, President of the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa.
- Goizane Álvarez, Deputy for Sports
- Nerea Isasi, Director for Equality
- Roberto Ramajo, Sports Director
- Gorka Iturriaga, Director of Physical Activity and Sport, Basque Government
- Eneko Goia, Mayor of San Sebastián
- Iñaki Gabarain, Sports Councillor, San Sebastián City Council
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