WISLaw Conference "Running the Law"

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Legal Framework and Women's Equality in Mass Sports Events

Justizpalast

As Vienna prepares for marathon season, we will explore how legal structures shape inclusion, fairness, and equal opportunities for women in large-scale sporting events — from participation and prize structures to governance and representation. The Event will take place in two remarkable Venues, the Palace of Justice and the Minstry of Justice in Vienna.

Agenda

Venue: Palace of Justice

Opening remarks by Martina Spreitzer-Kropiunik and Christina Toth (Organizers) followed by a Brunch Talk with  Sonja Spendelhofer (President Athletics Austria); Brunch sponsored by Kanzlei Christina Toth

Brunch a t IVO's Roof Top

Venue: Federal Ministry of Justice 

 Anna Sporrer (Federal Minister of Justice), Martina Spreitzer-Kropiunik and Christina Toth (Organizers)

Welcoming words by Anna Sporer (Federal Minister of Justice)

Insights from French Football League and World Athletics: Elsa Dumont (World Athletics)

Regulating Elite Sport: Contracts, Compliance & Athlete Protection

Perspective on governance, decision-making, and career pathways in global sport organizations: Tammy Gaw

Leadership & Legal Awareness in International Sport Structures

Prevention strategies, Reporting systems, Cooperation with federations, Practical cases & lessons learned: Petra Warisch (Crime Intelligence Service Austria)

Violence Prevention in Sport from a Law Enforcement Perspective

Coffee & Networking Break 

Current legal developments, Equality & Inclusion, Fairness debates, Insights from her ongoing legal report for the DOSB: Maike Herrlein

Running Beyond Pink - Rethinking Gender Categories in Mass Sports Events

Prize money & sponsorship disparities, Visibility and media representation, International comparisons, Legal frameworks for equality: panel discussion

Equal Play, Equal Pay?

Power dynamics between coaches and athletes, Reporting structures and institutional accountability, Mental health and pressure on female athletes, Best practices and legal safeguards across jurisdictions: panel discussion 

Beyond the Game: Safeguarding in sports

Closing Remarks

For everyone who would like to join later in the evening, we are organizing a relaxed dinner and drinks — each participant covers her own costs.

WISLaw Conference "Running the Law"

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