NETWORKING RECEPTION | WITH karen jones

At this networking reception, Business Sydney and Hall & Wilcox guests were delighted to hear from Karen Jones, Chief Executive of the NSW Office of Sport, along with a 'who's who' of stakeholders and major sports administrators on the impacts of major sporting events on Sydney.

Joining Karen Jones at this reception to join the panel discussion were: 

• Andrew Abdo, Chief Executive Officer, National Rugby League (NRL)
• Matt Carroll AM, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Olympic Committee, and Director, Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee
• Sally Loane, Former Director of Waratahs Rugby & Chair, Destination NSW
• James Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, Football Australia
• Kara Atkinson, General Manager, New Partners, Netball NSW 
  (Representing Tracey Scott, CEO Netball NSW)
• Matthew Curll, Partner, Hall & Wilcox (panel facilitator)

In the coming years Sydney will benefit from fantastic sporting events such as the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup, 2027 Rugby World Cup, 2027 Netball World Cup, Australia’s pitch for the Rugby League World Cup in 2026, and Brisbane’s 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

After an inspiring discussion, the vote of thanks was moved by Joseph Carrozzi AM, Non-executive Director, Business NSW.