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International Conference on Sports Foundations on stage

2ND international conference
on sports foundations

In order to attend the Conference, you can purchase the general pass or the one-day ticket option for September 12

International Conference on Sports Foundations on stage
International Conference on Sports Foundations

About the event

The Fundação do Futebol - Liga Portugal, as a link between Football and Social Responsibility, will associate itself with the Thinking Football Summit, on September 12, to launch the Second International Conference on Sports Foundations, the major meeting dedicated to foundations, which was a success in its first edition.

 

An approach of assessment and reflection on the major themes that link Professional Football and social intervention, as a platform for promotion and a driving force for essential social change today.

 

Environmental Sustainability, Approaching Local Communities and the various innovative projects for a more positive Football will be some of the topics for debate and reflection among the various national and international guests.

WHERE?
thinking football summit 2024

Considered the biggest Portuguese event dedicated to Football, the Thinking Football Summit is already a benchmark in the European sporting calendar and returns for its third edition on 12, 13 and 14 September at the Super Bock Arena in Porto. It brings together the biggest players in the industry, including clubs, companies and organizations, to address, think, debate and breathe the beautiful game with fans and students.

Environmental Sustainability

Environmental strategies and the day-to-day practices of a "green club."

Social Inclusion

Football as an inclusive sport ready to welcome all fans.

Humanitarian Causes

Football in the fight for a fairer and more equitable society.

Globalisation

Players, clubs, and organizations working together for a better world.

Communities

The importance of a close relationship between clubs and communities.

meet the speakers
2nd Edition

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dr. CHRISTOPHER JAHNS

XU Sustainable
CEO and Founder

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LUIS VICENTE

APEX
Chairman

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Carolina P. Ruiz

Twenty7
Founder & CEO

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Mike McSweeney

Fulham FC Foundation
Chief Executive Officer

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Guilherme Geirinhas

Humorist and Film Director

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Steve Beaharall

Newcastle United Foundation
Chief Executive Officer

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Marisa Nobre

EGF
Director of Marketing
and Communication

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Ana Sereno

Allianz Portugal
Head of Brand and Communications

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Ricardo Domingues

APAJO
Chairman

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KENNETH SHEPHERD

soccer aid
ceo and founder

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ZOE KALAR

WeAre8
Founder and Global CEO

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Marc Leckie

Tottenham Hotspur Foundation
Chief Executive Officer

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Jurgen Griesbeck

Common Goal
Chief Executive Officer

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Nádia Reis

Continente
Brand Engagement Director

meet the speakers
1st Edition

Matt Parish

matt parish

liverpool fc foundation
ceo

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jorge miranda

benfica foundation

director

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elena montoro

fundación laliga

Responsible Technical Area & Sustainability Strategy

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marisa nobre

egf

Marketing & Communication Department

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carolina p. ruiz

We Play Green

executive director

José Soares

josé soares

integrated dreams

chief association executive

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teresa santos

fc porto

Quality and

Environmental Manager

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inês seco

sporting foundation

Executive Coordinator

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alex white

Premier League Charitable Fund

acting ceo

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pilar castillo cid

fundación real betis

Head of social projects and DAO

Jurgen Griesbeck

JÜRGEN GRIESBECK

Common Goal

CEO AND CO - FOUNDER

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ana sanjuanbenito

real madrid foundation

Communications and Fundraising Manager Director

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hanspeter rothmund

football is more foundation

ceo

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jacopo romeo

Udinese Calcio

Head of Communications

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robert zitzmann

Jung von Matt Sports

Managing Director & Partner

Agenda

SCHEDULE
2nd Edition

Schedule

12 SEPTEMBER

Sustainabilty in Football

Marc Leckie | Dr. Cristopher Jahns |  Carolina Pettersson Ruiz | Marisa Nobre

14:20 – 14:50

Location

ARENA STAGE

Drawing from the experiences of the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, XU Sustainable, and Twenty7, we delve into the challenge of promoting societal change inspired by football, with a particular focus on the industry's necessary adaptation to new sustainability reporting standards.

Under the European Green Deal, which aims for climate neutrality by 2050, the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive inspires new practices in this area, with technology as an ally. Educating for sustainability is an urgent task for sports professionals and society as a whole, as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance takes on a new dimension in organizational strategy.

Schedule

12 SEPTEMBER

Football Hyper Powers to Change the World

Zoe Kalar | Jurgen Griesbeck |  Nádia Reis | Luís Vicente
Time

15:00 – 15:30 

Location

ARENA STAGE

The passion for football that inspires fans around the world embodies a mobilizing force that can be harnessed into a powerful tool for social intervention at various levels. Mike McSweeney, CEO of the Fulham FC Foundation, and Steve Beharall, CEO of the Newcastle United Foundation, present examples of how Premier League success translates into community development projects in areas such as education and health.

The experience of Keneth Shepard, CEO of the SoccerAid project, illustrates the ability to drive global impact through fundraising for UNICEF. The stage is set for sharing best practices, creativity, and successful partnerships that make a difference in the challenge of football beyond the pitch.

Schedule

12 SEPTEMBER

Football and Sports Betting: Reflection and Future Paths

Guilherme Geirinhas | Ricardo Domingues
Time

15:40 – 16:10

Location

ARENA STAGE

Betting has had a millennia-long connection to sports, which only has been broadly and deeply structured across Europe and the rest of the world in the past few decades. In Portugal, online gambling, including sports betting, has been legislated and regulated since 2015, with the first operators launching in 2016.

This panel discusses online sports betting as a product, its role in the entertainment industry, and the challenges and solutions related to Sports Integrity and Responsible Gambling, based on an interview with Ricardo Domingues, President of the Portuguese Association of Online Gambling and Betting, conducted by comedian and interviewer Guilherme Geirinhas.

Schedule

12 SEPTEMBER

The Power of Football

Steve Beharall | Mike Mcsweeney |  Kenneth Shepherd | Ana Sereno
Time

16:20 – 16:50

Location

ARENA STAGE

The passion for football that inspires fans around the world embodies a mobilizing force that can be harnessed into a powerful tool for social intervention at various levels. Mike McSweeney, CEO of the Fulham FC Foundation, and Steve Beharall, CEO of the Newcastle United Foundation, present examples of how Premier League success translates into community development projects in areas such as education and health.

The experience of Keneth Shepard, CEO of the SoccerAid project, illustrates the ability to drive global impact through fundraising for UNICEF. The stage is set for sharing best practices, creativity, and successful partnerships that make a difference in the challenge of football beyond the pitch.

Agenda

SCHEDULE
1st Edition

open ceremony

Pedro Proença

1 Club, 1 Foundation, 1 Community: A Portuguese concept that highlights the importance of foundations for the clubs and communities where they operate.

How can social responsibility foundations be financially sustainable?  

Matt Parish | José Soares |  Alex White | Inês Seco

Disabled fans as a significant part of the market overlooked by clubs and organizations. Increase inclusion and generation of income, which is currently an untapped section of the market.

The Social power of Football - Make every sponsorship count

Jürgen Griesbeck | Robert Zitzmann

Globalization as a key link for social programmes. How to bring brands and social causes together.

How can clubs, entities and communities work together for a better world?

Pilar Castillo Cid | Ana Sanjuanbenito | Hanspeter Rothmund | Elena Montoro | Jorge Miranda

The importance of building relationships between clubs and the community, how they can achieve this proximity and the advantages for both parties.

Green Clubs

Teresa Santos | Jacopo Romeo | Carolina Petterson Ruiz | Marisa Nobre

The importance of promoting environmental sustainability in the day-to-day lives of the clubs. Discussion of enhancing the value of environmental strategies in the policies of football industry organizations.

  • What is the role of the Fundação do Futebol?
    It assumes the role of being a link between Clubs and Social Responsibility, working for a better football and a better society. It uses the notoriety of football, its players and professional competitions to develop actions in favour of Social Responsibility and Ecological Sustainability, for a positive and tolerant football and for a more inclusive and equitable society.
  • Where will the event take place?
    Super Bock Arena in Porto.
  • Where can I buy tickets?
    Tickets are on sale on the Thinking Football Summit website. You can also access here.
  • Can I buy a ticket only for the 2nd International Conference on Sports Foundations?
    Yes, it is possible to buy a ticket for the day when the 2nd International Conference on Sports Foundations takes place (September 12th).
  • Is it possible to enter and leave the event throughout the day?
    Yes, that is possible.
  • Where can I exchange my ticket for the wristband?
    There will be an Accreditation Point at the Super Bock Arena on the days of the event.

Who´s Attending

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Previous Attendees

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