IF Forum 2022 in Lausanne to Shine Spotlight on Safe Sport and Sustainable Development

LAUSANNE, Switzerland – The International Federation (IF) Forum 2022 will explore strategies and challenges relating to the key theme of ‘International Federation Impact – Leading the way in Safe Sport and Sustainable Development’ at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne from 28-29 November 2022.

Experts and leaders from across the global sports movement will be invited to delve into best practice approaches at the key annual gathering of International Sports Federations. The Olympic Museum, the setting for the IF Forum 2022 on the banks of Lake Geneva, will also host conference sessions, keynote addresses, and presentations on this highly relevant and timely topic for International Sports Federations and their Stakeholders.

Registration is open for this year’s edition of the invitation-only IF Forum, which is organised by SportAccord and is supported by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Ivo Ferriani, President of SportAccord and the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF), said: “The IF Forum 2022 will give sport’s leaders an excellent chance to engage with experts in various fields with the aim of sharing ideas and forging new relationships that will lead to tangible benefits across various areas of responsibility and development.

“The Olympic Museum is an outstanding destination for this essential annual event, and I am very much looking forward to our community being able to meet again in person at the IF Forum.”

OnePlan, Marsh and Sport Event Denmark are confirmed Official Partners of the IF Forum 2022, and further details about the event’s conference programme, including speakers and participants, will be announced in the coming weeks.

The IF Forum 2022 will bring together 300 leaders from more than 125 International Sports Federations, with delegates, speakers, and Partners meeting face-to-face in a relaxed environment to enable first-class networking and knowledge-exchange opportunities.

The IF Forum 2022 will also feature numerous other opportunities for Partners to engage directly with sport’s decision-makers, including VIP functions and social activities for networking.

To discuss partnership opportunities and take advantage of exclusive access to the IF Forum 2022, contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone at +41 21 612 30 79.

Further details about the IF Forum’s conference programme, including speakers and participants, can be found at https://www.sportaccord.sport/iff-2023b/, and for media enquiries, please contact [email protected].

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EDITOR’S NOTES

The International Federation (IF) Forum

 The IF Forum takes place annually and targets the specific needs of Olympic and International Sports Federations with a focus on sharing best practices and knowledge.

The event is organised by SportAccord and is open to International Sports Federation members from ASOIF (Association of Summer Olympic International Federations), AIOWF (Association of International Olympic Winter Sports Federations), ARISF (Association of IOC Recognised International Sports Federations), AIMS (Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport) and GAISF (Global Association of International Sports Federations) and its Associate Members.

In addition, the IF Forum receives the full support of the International Olympic Committee.