ENSURING YOUR IF IS MATCH FIT AND FUTURE READY

Monday 21 October

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15:30 - 15:40

Introduction

David Eades, Master of Ceremonies and Moderator

Introduction
David Eades
Master of Ceremonies and Moderator
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15:40 - 16:00

Welcome

Nicole Hoevertsz OLY, Vice-President, IOC

Welcome
Nicole Hoevertsz OLY
Vice-President
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
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16:00 - 16:10

Welcome by Host

Christelle Luisier Brodard, President of the State of Vaud

Welcome by Host
Christelle Luisier Brodard
President
State of Vaud
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16:10 - 16:20

Opening address

Prof. Dr. Uğur Erdener, President, SportAccord

Opening address
Prof. Dr. Uğur Erdener
President
SportAccord
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16:20 - 16:35

Keynote speech: A robust anti-doping system in 2024 and beyond

Witold Bańka, President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)

Keynote speech: A robust anti-doping system in 2024 and beyond
Witold Bańka
President
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
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16:35 - 17:00

Keynote speech: The challenge of leadership without digital mastery – is your organisation in tech limbo?

Shane Warden, Principal Consultant – Sports, Amazon Web Services, Media & Entertainment, previously CTO, ATP Media

Keynote speech: The challenge of leadership without digital mastery – is your organisation in tech limbo?
Shane Warden
Principal Consultant – Sports, previously CTO, ATP Media
Amazon
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17:00 - 17:25

A final word: How the landscape for IFs has radically changed in 30 years

Andrew Ryan, Executive Director, ASOIF

A final word: How the landscape for IFs has radically changed in 30 years
Andrew Ryan
Executive Director
ASOIF
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17:25 - 17:30

Prelude to Tuesday

David Eades, Master of Ceremonies and Moderator

Prelude to Tuesday
David Eades
Master of Ceremonies and Moderator
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17:30 - 20:00

Drinks reception

Including ARISF 40th anniversary

Drinks reception

Tuesday 22 October

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09:30 - 09:45

Welcome and opening remarks

Martin Gibbs, Managing Director, SportAccord

Welcome and opening remarks
Martin Gibbs
Managing Director
SportAccord
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09:45 - 10:15

Session 1: Ensuring your IF is match fit and future-ready

Motasem El Bawab, CIO, N3XT Sports

Session 1: Ensuring your IF is match fit and future-ready
Motasem El Bawab
CIO
N3XT Sports
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10:15 - 11:00

Session 2: A robust anti-doping system in 2024 and beyond

Panel discussion with

  • Dominique Leroux-Lacroix, Head of Legal Affairs, ITA
  • Emma Terho OLY, WADA Athlete Committee, Chair IOC Athletes’ Commission
  • Nicolas Zbinden, Kellerhals Carrard
Session 2: A robust anti-doping system in 2024 and beyond
Dominique Leroux-Lacroix
Head of Legal Affairs
International Testing Agency (ITA)
Emma Terho OLY
Chair of IOC Athletes' Commission
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
Nicolas Zbinden
Attorney at Law
Kellerhals Carrard
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11:00 - 11:30

Morning coffee break

Morning coffee break
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11:30 - 12:15

Session 3: Navigating between the pressures on revenue and increasingly complex demands on resources

Panel discussion with

  • Vincent Gaillard, Executive Director, World Rowing
  • Sabrina Ibáñez, Secretary General, FEI
  • Antony Scanlon, Chair, ASOIF Commercial Advisory Group
  • Jim Scherr, CEO, World Lacrosse
  • Beau Welling, President, World Curling
Session 3: Navigating between the pressures on revenue and increasingly complex demands on resources
Vincent Gaillard
Executive Director
World Rowing
Sabrina Ibáñez
Secretary General
FEI
Anthony Scanlon
Chair
ASOIF Commercial Advisory Group
Jim Scherr
CEO
World Lacrosse
Beau Welling
President
World Curling
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12:15 - 12:30

Partner presentation

By Janelle Janis, Executive Director of Events & Business Development and Cindy Medynski, Director of Sport and Culture Events

Partner presentation
Janelle Janis
Executive Director of Events & Business Development
Explore Edmonton
Cindy Medynski
Director of Sport and Culture Events
Explore Edmonton
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12:30 - 14:00

Lunch break

Lunch break
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14:00 - 15:00

Session 4: Supporting your athletes’ mental health: IF best practices

Panel discussion with

  • Roy Baker, President, WAKO
  • Abhinav Bindra, Vice-Chair, IOC Athletes’ Commission
  • Sarah Fussek, Integrity Director, FIS
  • Margo Mountjoy, Sport Medicine Consultant and Regional Assistant Dean, Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University
  • Scott Sloan, Safe Sport Unit Project Manager, IOC
Session 4: Supporting your athletes’ mental health: IF best practices
Roy Baker
President
World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO)
Abhinav Bindra
IOC Athletes' Commission Vice-Chair
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Sarah Fussek
Integrity Director
International Ski and Snowboard Federation
Dr. Margo Mountjoy
Sport Medicine Consultant and Regional Assistant Dean
Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University
Scott Sloan
IOC Safe Sport Unit Project Manager
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
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15:00 - 15:15

Partner presentation

By Thomas Guesde, Senior Vice-President Global Sports and Events and Richard Tolley, Deputy Leader of Marsh’s Global Sports and Events Industry Practice

Partner presentation
Thomas Guesde
Senior Vice-President Global Sports and Events
Marsh
Richard Tolley
Deputy Leader of Marsh’s Global Sports and Events Industry Practice
Marsh
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15:15 - 15:45

Afternoon coffee break

Afternoon coffee break
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15:45 - 16:45

Session 5: Growing participation and tackling physical inactivity

Panel discussion with

  • Fiona Bull, Head of Unit, Physical Activity, Dept of Health Promotion, World Health Organization (WHO)
  • Isabella Burczak, Cycling for All & Sustainability Manager, Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)
  • Clarence Perez Diaz, PhD, Manager, International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS)
  • Prof. Yannis Pitsiladis, Head of Department of Sport, Physical Education and Health, Hong Kong Baptist University
  • Prof. Dr. Juergen Steinacker, Head of the Division of Sports and Rehabilitation Medicine center of internal medicine, University of Ulm
  • Emma Zwiebler, CEO, WFSGI
Session 5: Growing participation and tackling physical inactivity
Fiona Bull
Head of Unit, Physical Activity, Dept of Health Promotion
World Health Organization (WHO)
Isabella Burczak
Cycling for All & Sustainability Manager
Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)
Clarence Perez Diaz
International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS)
Yannis Pitsiladis
Head of the Department of Sport, Physical Education and Health
Hong Kong Baptist University
Prof. Dr. Juergen Steinacker
Head of the Division of Sports and Rehabilitation Medicine center of internal medicine
University of Ulm
Emma Zwiebler
CEO
World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI)
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16:45 - 17:00

A new era: Olympic Esports Games

  • Leandro Larrosa, Director of Digital Engagement and Marketing, IOC
  • Kit McConnell, Sports Director, IOC
A new era: Olympic Esports Games
Leandro Larrosa
Director of Digital Engagement and Marketing
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Kit McConnell
Sports Director
International Olympic Committee
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17:00 - 17:15

Prelude to Wednesday

David Eades, Master of Ceremonies and Moderator

Prelude to Wednesday
David Eades
Master of Ceremonies and Moderator
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17:15 - 18:45

Drinks reception

Drinks reception

Wednesday 23 October

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09:30 - 09:40

Opening remarks

David Eades, Master of Ceremonies and Moderator

Opening remarks
David Eades
Master of Ceremonies and Moderator
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09:40 - 10:00

Session 6: Mastering AI: turning data into engaging content for International Federations

Alain Zobrist, CEO, Swiss Timing

Session 6: Mastering AI: turning data into engaging content for International Federations
Alain Zobrist
CEO
Swiss Timing
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10:00 - 10:15

Session 7: From data to dialogue: laying the groundwork for AI innovation

Ilario Corna, Chief Technology and Information Officer International Olympic Committee (IOC)

Session 7:  From data to dialogue: laying the groundwork for AI innovation
Ilario Corna
Chief Technology and Information Officer
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
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10:15 - 10:30

Session 8: AI in action: tackling online abuse and promoting safe digital spaces

Kirsty Burrows, Head of Safe Sport Unit, IOC

Session 8: AI in action: tackling online abuse and promoting safe digital spaces
Kirsty Burrows
Head of Safe Sport Unit
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
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10:30 - 11:00

Morning coffee break

Morning coffee break
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11:00 - 12:00

Session 9: AI in action: how IFs and other organisations are enhancing sports through AI

Case studies with

  • Arkady Dvorkovich, President, FIDE
  • Matt Lord, Director of Technology & Digital Systems, SailGP
  • Chris Oberlehner, Secretary General, IFA
Session 9: AI in action: how IFs and other organisations are enhancing sports through AI
Arkady Dvorkovich
President
International Chess Federation (FIDE)
Matt Lord
Director of Technology & Digital Systems
SailGP
Chris Oberlehner
Secretary General
International Fistball Association
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12:00 - 12:30

Session 10: Shaping a future-ready path for the Olympic Games: LA28

  • Katy Dunnet, Senior Advisor of Sport Planning, LA 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Organising Committee
  • John Harper, COO, LA 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Organising Committee
  • Jack Smith, Sport Group Senior Manager, LA 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Organising Committee

In conversation with David Eades, Master of Ceremonies and Moderator

Session 10: Shaping a future-ready path for the Olympic Games: LA28
Katy Dunnet
Senior Advisor of Sport Planning
LA28
harperjohn
COO
LA28
Jack Smith
Sport Group Manager
LA28
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12:30 - 12:50

Session 11: Paris 2024 – Successes and latest innovations

  • Aurelie Merle, Executive Director of Sports Competitions, Paris 2024 Organising Committee
  • Etienne Thobois, Director General, Paris 2024 Organising Committee
Session 11: Paris 2024 – Successes and latest innovations
Aurélie Merle
Executive Director of Sports Competitions
Paris 2024 Organising Committee
Etienne Thobois
Director General
Paris 2024 Organising Committee
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12:50 - 13:00

Closing remarks

  • Martin Gibbs, Managing Director, SportAccord
  • David Eades, Master of Ceremonies and Moderator
Closing remarks
David Eades
Master of Ceremonies and Moderator
Martin Gibbs
Managing Director
SportAccord
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13:00 - 14:00

Lunch break

Lunch break
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14:00 - 14:20

IOC IF Sustainability sessions – Welcome and opening remarks

Marie Sallois, Corporate and Sustainable Development Director, International Olympic Committee

IOC IF Sustainability sessions – Welcome and opening remarks
Marie Sallois
Corporate and Sustainable Development Director
International Olympic Committee
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14:20 - 14:35

IOC Climate Award Ceremony

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14:35 - 15:05

Leadership in climate action

Panel discussion with

  • Jaime McKeown, Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion Manager, World Rugby (Moderator)
  • Susanna Sieff, Sustainability Director, International Ski and Snowboard Federation
  • Petra Sörling, President, International Table Tennis Federation
  • Jon Wyatt, Acting CEO, International Hockey Federation
Leadership in climate action
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15:05 - 15:35

Sports for Nature

Panel discussion with

  • Sam Barrat, Chief, Education and Youth Programme, United Nations Environment Progamme
  • Julie Duffus, Senior Manager, Sustainability, IOC (Moderator)
  • Meredith McCurdy, Programme Leader, International Union for the Conservation of Nature
  • Barbara Silva, Head of Sustainability, Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile
Sports for Nature
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15:35 - 15:50

Sports for Nature signing

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15:50 - 16:00

Coffee Break

Coffee Break
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16:00 - 16:45

Gender equality in sport – Key takeaways from Paris 2024

With

  • Primrose Mhunduru, Gender Equality & Inclusion Manager, IOC
  • Representative from ITF – ITO’s (Online)
  • Representative from IBU (Online)
Gender equality in sport – Key takeaways from Paris 2024
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16:45 - 17:15

Panel discussion: Advancing sustainability in sport through EU funding

Panel discussion with

  • Matthew Campelli, Founder and Managing Director, Touchline Earth (Moderator)
  • Tiberio Daddi, Associate Professor, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies
  • Tero Kalsta, Manager Sales & Sustainability, International Floorball Federation (IFF)
  • Riikka Rakic, Head of Sustainability, International Biathlon Union (IBU)
  • Bob Ramsak, Head of Sustainability, World Athletics
Panel discussion: Advancing sustainability in sport through EU funding
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17:15 - 17:30

ASOIF / IOC Sustainability indicators

Panel discussion with

  • Julie Duffus, Senior Manager, Sustainability, IOC
  • Jeremy Foster, Event Manager, ASOIF
  • David Graham, CEO, World Sailing
ASOIF / IOC Sustainability indicators
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17:30 - 17:40

IOC IF Sustainability sessions wrap up