LAUSANNE, Switzerland –Members fromGAISF, the Global Association of International Sports Federationsand associateswill take part inthe 12th IF Forum in Lausanne, Switzerland from5-7 November 2018. Sporting leaderswill hear from leading experts, stakeholders and peers who areseekingspecialistguidance to forecast futuretrends in sport and learn about the revolutionary benefits of new tools.
The tricky prediction of what will happen next using historical data and current trends to helpdetermine the future of sport will form part of the discussionsduringthis year’sIFForum headlined: Open Doors and Open Minds – New Tools for IFs.
Experts in futurology willprovide a scene-setterfocusedon the ‘Ever-changing Global Landscape and its Impact on Sport’.
International sports federations willhear from cryptocurrency and blockchainexpertsduring the session ‘CryptocurrenciesandBlockchain:the 5 Ws for you andyour organisation’.
Some largerorganisations are already investing in blockchain technology and many industries stand to gain from its growing use - such as sport. Cryptocurrencies on the other hand, have come under a lot of pressure, however,there is still optimism that regulators could look more favourably towards them and help to boost market participation.
IF Forum delegates will also hear ‘How 5G Networks are Changing the Face of Livestreaming and Mobile Content Delivery’-encompassing more than mobile and including contribution and distribution of all media and entertainment.
International sports federations will also learnhow new technologies are disrupting and transformingdelivery in the session: Robotics – changing how events are delivered and who helps deliver them!
Event/Ticket pricing models will also be covered with a new take on a traditional approach during the gathering of international sports federation leaders in Lausanne.
During the Forum,GAISF will also host an eSports Workshop for IFs,as well asshare asession updateon lessons learnedfrom compliance sinceGDPRcame into force.
The IF Forum – an event for the IFs by the IFs–is organised by SportAccord andwill take place over three daysand follow the format of previous years. TheIF Forumreceivesthesupportof longstandingHost City Partners Lausanne and the Canton de Vaud,and theInternational Olympic Committee.
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