🇦🇺 GIS Sydney: Sports Business & Analytics Industry Masterclass

Join the Global Institute of Sport on Thursday 6th November, for an unforgettable evening of inspiration, innovation, and industry insight at the iconic Allianz Stadium. This exclusive masterclass event is a unique opportunity to hear from athletes and those that work with athletes on the application of sports business and analytics principles in elite sport. You will hear the unique perspectives of an agent, technical director and general manager as well as former rugby league and football professionals, bringing expertise from NRL, AFL and soccer.

🔍 Discover GIS

Kick off the evening by learning about the world-class programs that GIS and the University of Newcastle offer to shape the sports industry leaders of tomorrow.

🎤 Industry Guest Speaker Panel

Join us for a powerful panel featuring industry leaders who will share their insights and experiences from their respective fields. The theme of our panel is Applied Sports Business & Analytics: Working with Athletes This engaging session will cover Sports Business and Analytics, and the key skills required to work with professional athletes from talent identification and recruitment through to contract negotiation and sponsorships.  At this event you will hear from:

• Jamie Buhrer, former NRL player, now General Manager – Player and Football Operations at RLPA
• Steve O’Connor, former Socceroo and Head Coach and Technical Director at AIS, Football Australia and numerous professional clubs
• Alec Morgan, AFL and AFLW player agent at StrategyOne Sports

The panel will be hosted by sports broadcaster Kate Allman.

💬 Networking Opportunity

Cap off the evening with open networking – build relationships, share ideas, and grow your professional circle with industry leaders, alumni, and students.

📢 Don’t miss your chance to:

✅ Learn from top industry leaders

✅ Discover how GIS can help you reach your potential

✅ Experience the power of diversity in leadership

✅  Build your professional network

📌Reserve your spot now – spaces are limited!