First speakers confirmed for 15th EFDN Conference

The next EFDN Online Conference (13-14 April) covers key topics for football CSR-practitioners in Europe including fundraising, sustainability, COVID-19 response, climate action, mental health, physical activity, youth justice and more. Clubs, leagues and FAs can request one ticket for free. EFDN members can request up to 4 tickets as part of their membership packages. Register now.

Confirmed speakers

Speakers and selected topics confirmed thus far include:

Hannah Stanier (Derby County Community Trust) – Mental Health
Luke Wilkinson (Derby County Community Trust) – Mental Health
Sharon Dale (Derby County Community Trust) – Mental Health
Liz Bowie (Aberdeen FC Community Trust) – COVID-19 Response
Ramon Garriga (Barça Foundation) – Youth Justice
Rafael Muela Pastor (Real Betis Balompie) – Forever Green
Steve Beharall (Newcastle United Foundation) – CSR Programmes
Yolanda Antin (Barça Foundation) – Youth Justice
Dr. Jed Cohen (Energieinstitut Linz) – Crowdfunding Sustainability in Sports
Karin Blankenstein (John Blankenstein Foundation) – Anti-Discrimination
Seán McCabe (Bohemian Football Club) – Climate Justice
Max Bergander (AIK Football) – Diversity & Education
Fanny-Carlotta Rotino (ITU) – Child Online Protection
Carla Licciardello (ITU) – Child Online Protection
Tony Hamilton (Celtic FC Foundation) – Football For Good Fund
Jorge Miranda – (SL Benfica) – COVID-19 Response
Nikita Filipov (Shakhtar Social) – Come on, let’s play!
Eduardo Tamez Zamarripa (Musco Lighting) – Mini-pitch systems
Warren Hawke (SPFL Trust) – CSR programmes
Jacob Naish (FC Nordsjælland) – Working towards a Purpose

You can find detailed information on the speakers here. The full programme will be published soon.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES:

EFDN General Assembly (members only)
Roundtables and national meetings
Panel discussions
Informal Networking Event

Schedule

The overall schedule will be similar to the last conferences.

Monday, 12th of April

EFDN General Assembly (8pm; members only)

Tuesday, 13th of April

9.00am: Online Networking Sessions
10.00am – 5pm: Presentations and roundtables
1pm – 1.45pm: Lunch break

Tuesday, 13th of April

9.00am & 3pm: Online Networking Sessions
10.00am – 3pm: Presentations and roundtables
1pm – 1.45pm: Lunch break

WHO’S ATTENDING?

Clubs, leagues and FAs and their community organisations from all across Europe.

Conference Platform

The EFDN Conference Online Platform will give you all the information and tools you need to maximise your event experience. After your event registration, you will receive your login details with which you can register on the platform and right away begin to network with other conference attendees. You can view your individualised agenda on the platform, visit multiple live streams, take part in various break out sessions and organise one-on-one meetings with other conference attendees. The platform also provides you with the opportunity to download the presentations and to watch the previous broadcasted live-streams of the event.

Registration

EFDN members can request up to four tickets as part of their membership package. Non-members (clubs, leagues and FAs) can request one ticket for free. Additional tickets can be purchased for just 35 Euro.