LaBella to Present at the 5th International Conference of the Athens Women’s Football Summit in Greece!
LaBella’s Public Venues Studio Leader Cristian Petschen and National Director of Design Brad Bartholomew, AIA, LEED BD+C, will share their expertise as keynote speakers at the 5th International Conference, hosted by the Athens Women’s Football Summit (AthensWFS), on October 10-11, 2024, in Athens, Greece. With hubs in Athens and New York City and a global network of partners, AthensWFS is the epicenter of the women’s football industry, uniting the sport to foster positive social change and achieve women’s equality in football.
This year’s conference will explore five key themes:
- Club Development Excellence: Strategies for building and enhancing successful women’s football clubs.
- Player Well-Being and Care: Prioritizing the health, wellness, and holistic development of players.
- Transformational Leadership: Cultivating strong, visionary leaders to drive forward the women’s game.
- Financial Sustainability: Ensuring long-term financial health and growth for women’s football.
- Investment in the Women’s Game: Attracting and maximizing investments to propel women’s football to new heights.
Join Cristian and Brad on Thursday, October 10th at 11:05 a.m. for their presentation “Transforming the Experience: Stadium Success for Women’s Football Teams,” which will explore the importance of designing purpose-built stadiums that go beyond building fields, focusing on creating spaces that reflect the values of equity, accessibility, sustainability, and community integration. Cristian and Brad will highlight the growing trend of designing venues that serve both men’s and women’s teams, with an emphasis on ensuring these spaces address the unique needs of female athletes, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.