MAY 21, 2025 (New York, NY/Indianapolis, IN) – Women in Sports and Events (WISE), the foremost career and leadership development organization for women in the business of sports, in partnership with the WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee, announced that WNBA legend Candace Parker will participate in their upcoming WISE/R Symposium on July 18th in Indianapolis, IN.
Parker is a three-time WNBA Champion and retired from the game in 2024. She will be the featured conversation during the WISE/R Symposium to discuss her new book, The Can-Do Mindset, as well as her various roles as an investor, entrepreneur, business leader, and more.
“We are honored to have Candace Parker join the WISE/R Symposium in Indianapolis this summer,” said Kathleen Francis, National Board chair and president of WISE. “She is a legend on the court and we look forward to talking at length about her business endeavors and her new book, The Can-Do Mindset.”
“Indianapolis is excited to host the WISE/R Symposium and legend Candace Parker during WNBA All-Star 2025,” said Indiana Sports Corp Chief of Staff & Strategy and Women Engagement Co-Chair for the Host Committee Sarah Myer. “Her impact both on and off the court as a trailblazer, business leader, and advocate embodies the very spirit of empowerment that the WISE/R Symposium represents. This event will no doubt be inspirational for the next generation of women leaders in sports and beyond.”
In collaboration with the WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee, the WISE/R Symposium will take place on July 18th in Indianapolis. The WISE/R Symposium is the sports industry’s leading personal and professional development event. In addition to Candace Parker, the event will feature sessions on navigating difficult conversations, executive presence, understanding the female fan, along with breakout sessions for early and mid-career leaders. The final session will feature several WNBA team presidents to discuss their personal journeys and a look ahead. Additional information about the WISE/R Symposium can be found at www.wiseworks.org.
About WISE
WISE is the foremost career and leadership development organization for women in the business of sports. For more than 30 years, WISE has built a first-of-its-kind collection of resources for members to help them succeed as they navigate the unique personal and professional challenges in the sports industry. With more than 6,000 members in 24 Chapters in the US and Canada, WISE is a community of women who are driven to lead. Learn more at www.wiseworks.org.