EPSI Annual Conference 2024

The European Platform for Sport Innovation is a Membership-based networking organisation focusing on innovation in the areas of physical activity, sport, leisure, health and many more.

European Platform for Sport Innovation (EPSI)

Get ready for the EPSI Annual Conference 2024, where sports leaders unite for four days of networking, knowledge sharing, and inspiration.

International Olympic Academy

EPSI Annual Conference 2024The <a href="https://www.epsi.eu" title="https://www.epsi.eu" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">European Platform for Sport Innovation (EPSI</a>) and <a href="https://www.sportcamp.gr/en" title="https://www.sportcamp.gr/en" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SportCamp</a> are pleased to invite their members, partners and all people involved in the sport sector to the upcoming EPSI Annual Conference 2024.Date: Mon, Oct 07 - Thu, Oct 10, 2024 Location: International Olympic Academy, Olympia (GR)Leaders of the sports sector and organisations from all over Europe will be in Olympia (Greece) to attend the most important event of EPSI for the innovation of the sports ecosystem at the European level. The theme: Olympic Values &amp; Sport Innovation"Citius, Altius, Fortius - Communiter"The principles of Olympism such as respect, friendship, and excellence are the same values on which the world of sport is based today. As promoters of innovation, we should take them as the driving force that leads our commitment to shaping the future of sports. Why participateDiscover the latest trends and strategies coming from the members of the EPSI network. You'll gain valuable insights that can revolutionise your business creation: <ul><li>Uncover Funding Opportunities and new Call for Proposals</li><li>Pitch business ideas to investors and attend B2B matchmaking session</li><li>Learn from the European Excellence and Best Practices</li><li>Exchange and network with the European sports community and policymakers.</li><li>Present project ideas and meet possible project partners</li><li>EPSI Member of the Year Award 2024</li></ul>And last but not least... do sports and discover the city of Olympia!-----Don't miss out on this occasion to be part of the EPSI Annual Conference 2024. Register now and secure your spot!------The ticket includes the general admission for the Annual Conference, lunches &amp; dinners, refreshment and coffee breaks, local transportation and venue costs, as well as the social activities.

Mon 7th 

Registration & welcoming coffee

Welcome and introduction. Report on activities of the last year: members engagement, communication results, project outline, business creation pillar and financial overview. 
Member of the Year Award 2024.

Session 1: EPSI General Assembly

Member of the Year Award 2024

Welcoming Dinner

Tue 8th 

Official Opening and visit to De Coubertin monument

Let’s be inspired by the most valuable European sports championships as well as political representatives and policymakers from the local and international context.

Local, regional, national and European political representatives introduction. 


SESSION 2: INSPIRATIONAL KEYNOTE SPEECHES

Session 2: Inspirtational Keynote Speeches

Visit to the International Olympic Academy Premises

Networking Lunch

Networking activity: meet and greet with other sports sector stakeholders through the concentric circle exercise and the “One drink one idea” activity.


Session 4 – ICE-Breaker and networking session

Coffee break

Presentation of 3 valuable European Best Practices: 

Clussport and the I3-INSHAPE project
Sport4All Innovation Summit, DREAM SCHOOL, and 
Sport Innovation Index (SII) project. 

Session 5 – The European Excellence and its Unique Value proposition

Digifit Project Event

Conclusions + Freshen up at the hotel 

IOA restuarant. Fun and entertainment in the name of Greek traditions!

Social dinner

The core values of the Olympic Games: explore the principles of Olympism: respect, friendship, and excellence

Session 3: The Greek Excellence and its unique value proposition

Wed 9th

Presentation of funding opportunities and new calls for proposals. 
Panel Discussion on how to use alternative funds to support sport across different areas

Session 6 – Funding Opportunities 

Session 7 – Pitching Project ideas 

Q&A + Coffee break

Take part in brokerage round tables for new pitched projects! This will be a collaborative moment to develop new projects for the upcoming funding calls and an open discussion on projects to be resubmitted in 2025.

Brokerage round tables for new pitched projects + projects to be resubmitte

Networking lunch 

Visit at the 2004 Olympic Games Museum, Ancient Olympia Site and Theater act combined with networking (One drink, one idea).

Session 8: The social and unforgettable session

ClusSport Meeting

One Drink One Idea pitch

Europa Hotel Tavern ‘’The Garden’’

Freshen Up / Sport activities

Thu10th

#BEACTIVE Morning run/walk tour 

Presentation the EPSI Business Creation pillar: how to invest in sports sector and all the related opportunities. 

The Market for Sports Innovation. New trends, successful case studies, business models. Discober how to get the funding for sports ideas in the next cycle 2024-2030

Session 9 – Business Creation

Pitching Session/Reverse Pitching for Business creation

Conclusions & Family Photo

Meet & match stakeholders through the B2Match platform supported by EEN (Enterprise Europe Network)

Matchmaking Lunch

Shuttle bus departure to Athens

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