Last Chance to Book – Leading the Future of Women’s Cricket conference

Network Live 2026: Leading the Future of Women’s Cricket conference will be held on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March 2026 at the East Midlands Conference Centre, University of Nottingham is nearly here and registration closes this week on Wednesday 18th February.

The two-day national conference is dedicated to developing coaches and leaders who are driving the women’s and girls’ recreational game forward.

The event will up skill attendees with coaching workshops, leadership sessions and keynote speakers, ensuring they leave feeling celebrated for their contribution and empowered to continue creating change in their community.

The keynote speakers include:

• Sara Davies – the founder and owner of Crafter’s Companion and the youngest ever entrepreneur to become an investor on Dragons’ Den
• Nikki Lofthouse – a Wing Commander in the Royal Air Force and the first female Commanding Officer of 99 Squadron at RAF Brize Norton
• Kate Richardson-Walsh – Great Britain’s hockey gold medal winning captain at the 2026 Rio Olympics

The coaching workshops will feature:

• Preparing to play with Amy Jones
• Confidence and connection with Ellie Threlkeld
• Maximising nets with Tony Robson and Pete Forster
• Going to ground with Jack Perham
• Standing up for spin with Jennifer Jackson-Tullett
• Ask the doctors with Claire Bolton

An evening celebration will mark 100 days until the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, and a wellness morning will recognise International Women’s Day.