Countdown to the 18th EFDN Conference has started!

Countdown to the 18th EFDN Conference has started!

The European Football for Development Network (EFDN) will host its 18th EFDN Conference from the 14th until the 16th of November 2022 in Budapest, Hungary. The topic of this EFDN Conference will be “Sustainability and Human Rights”, which will take place at the Groupama Arena, the stadium of EFDN Member Ferenvárosi TC.

This event will be the next European gathering for our Community and Social Responsibility (CSR) network after the successful 17th EFDN Conference that took place in Liverpool in May 2022, hosted by EFDN Members Everton FC and Liverpool FC in the legendary venues of Goodison Park and Anfield.

EFDN Conferences bring a unique opportunity for CSR experts and newcomers into the CSR world to learn from each other and share their insights about topics such as fundraising in CSR, environmental sustainability, anti-discrimination, social inclusion, online safeguarding, physical activity in younger and older population, or STEM education, among others. The format of the conference includes panels, breakout sessions, study visits and roundtables, and offers multiple chances to network and connect with other EFDN members and experts in the CSR in football.

Participants at the 18th EFDN Conference will discuss challenges related to human rights and sustainability and share best practices on CSR strategies, fundraising, women’s football, anti-discrimination, social inclusion, colourblind awareness, physical activity, and many more topics. Expert panels will provide insights into current trends in CSR/ESG in European Football. Conference delegates will be inspired with ideas for new initiatives and useful tools to deliver community programmes. Participants can use the conference as a platform for personal growth, creating new partnerships and staying up-to-date with EFDN activities. 

Speakers representing FC St Pauli, Derby County FC, Bohemian FC, Ferencvaros FC, Athletic Club de Bilbao, and Floor van Houdt on behalf of Erasmus Plus Sport have been confirmed. Furthermore, there will be multiple panels and seminars that aim to share knowledge, such as an All in & Win panel, Sustainability panel, TACBIS Panel, SCORT Foundation panel and EFDN-related projects.

Hereby the confirmed speakers of the following organisations so far:

• Special Olympics
• ITU International Telecommunication Union
• NAC Breda
• Sphero Sports
• ColourBlind Awareness
• Ferencvaros TC
• Derby County FC
• EFDN
• Erasmus Plus Sport
• FC St. Pauli
• Bohemians FC
• All-in& Win panel
• Sustainability Panel
• Legia Warsaw
• SCORT Foundation
• The Football Association of Ireland
• Athletic Bilbao

This is what you can expect the conference in Budapest to look like (with more details being released soon):

Conference Day 1 on Monday, November 14^th:

• Leagues & FA’s (only) Meeting.
• General Assembly (EFDN Members only).
• TACBIS (Tackling Colour Blindness in Sport) themed Cocktail Party and Panel discussion focused on impacts on players.
• EFDN Welcome Dinner.

Conference Day 2 on Tuesday, November 15^th:

• Start of Conference programme with Speakers, Panels, Breakout sessions and Round tables.
• EFDN Gala dinner with Morethanfoottball 2022 Award powered by Musco Lighting.

Conference Day 3 on Wednesday, November 16^th:

• Second day of the Conference programme with Speakers, Panels, Breakout sessions and Round tables.

Registration for the conference is open and more information about registration can be found via the following LINK.