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
meet the speakers
1st Edition
SCHEDULE
2nd Edition
12 SEPTEMBER
Sustainabilty in Football
Marc Leckie | Dr. Cristopher Jahns | Carolina Pettersson Ruiz | Marisa Nobre
14:20 – 14:50
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.
12 SEPTEMBER
Football Hyper Powers to Change the World
Zoe Kalar | Jurgen Griesbeck | Nádia Reis | Luís Vicente
15:00 – 15:30
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.
12 SEPTEMBER
Football and Sports Betting: Reflection and Future Paths
Guilherme Geirinhas | Ricardo Domingues
15:40 – 16:10
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.
12 SEPTEMBER
The Power of Football
Steve Beharall | Mike Mcsweeney | Kenneth Shepherd | Ana Sereno
16:20 – 16:50
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
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.
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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.
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Where will the event take place?Super Bock Arena in Porto.
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Where can I buy tickets?Tickets are on sale on the Thinking Football Summit website. You can also access here.
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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).
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Is it possible to enter and leave the event throughout the day?Yes, that is possible.
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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
Previous Attendees
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