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1 International Congress & Convention Association Major Sporting Events 48 th ICCA Congress & Exhibition November 9 th, 2009 International Congress and Convention Association

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4 SPORTACCORD CONVENTION FOUNDERS SportAccord (GAISF) 104 Members, 87 International Sport Federations Association of Summer Olympic International Federations 26 International Sport federations Association of International Olympic Winter Federations 7 International Sport Federations

5 THE HISTORY OF SPORTACCORD CONVENTION? Sportaccord was created and is owned by the General Association of International Sports Federations (SportAccord/GAISF), the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) and the Association of International Olympic Winter Federations (AIOWF). These federations hold the rights to scores of World Championships and other annual sporting events, make decisions on attributing the hosting of events to locations around the world and enlist commercial partners for their sports. Sportaccord was originally launched in 2003 as a way for the Associations and the International Sport Federations to increase efficiency by holding all of their annual meetings at the same time and place, and also as a commercial platform whereby the sports industry could have 'one-stop-shop' access to all the world governing bodies and their key decision-makers. With this in mind an Exhibition and a Conference were created to encourage networking and knowledge sharing. Since 2003, when Sportaccord took place in Madrid, the event has been held in Lausanne, Berlin, Seoul, Beijing, Athens and Denver, allowing attendees to experience the culture and hospitality of colleagues all over the world, and event-owners to visit cities and venues interested in hosting sporting events. Next year, Sportaccord will take place in Dubai from April In 2011, the event will be in London, April 10 15, Sportaccord receives the full support of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its President, who agreed to organize the spring meetings of the IOC Executive Board at each convention to date, and will also be in attendance in Dubai in In addition to its Executive Board Meeting, the IOC hold their annual joint meetings with SportAccord/GAISF, ASOIF and AIOWF during the Sportaccord annual gathering. Sportaccord is a convention unlike any other because it is owned and endorsed by the International Sports Movement itself. Over the past 7 years, Sportaccord Week has become one of the key fixtures on the international sporting calendar. But the event itself has now evolved into a Sportaccord Community. a diverse group of people from across the sports spectrum, and from all over the world, who value this unique opportunity to learn, to grow, and most of all to share not only their varied experiences, but the cumulative wealth of knowledge everyone brings with them to our annual gatherings.

6 WHO OWNS SPORTACCORD CONVENTION? SportAccord is owned by the SportAccord/GAISF (General Association of International Sports Federations), the ASOIF (Association of Summer Olympic International Federations) and the AIOWF ( Association of Winter Olympic Federations). These three associations have collective membership of over 100 international sports federations who turn own and manage over 1000 international sports events in over 100 different sports disciplines. Prior to the creation of SportAccord Convention, SportAccord/GAISF, ASOIF and AIOWF as well as the IOC Executive Board, each held separate annual meetings in different locations. That meant many people having to attend two or even three meetings in different parts of the world. SportAccord Convention brought these meetings all under one umbrella, at the same time creating a new platform for interaction between the Sport Movement and companies and cities.

7 HOW OFTEN DOES SPORTACCORD CONVENTION TAKE PLACE? SportAccord Convention takes place every year. Past editions were held as follows: 2003 Madrid (Spain) 2004 Lausanne (Switzerland) 2005 Berlin (Germany) 2006 Seoul ( South Korea) 2007 Beijing (China) 2008 Athens (Greece) 2009 Denver (USA) 2010 Dubai (UAE)

8 WHO ATTENDS SPORTACCORD CONVENTION? SportAccord attracts a global audience of 1500 delegates from 60 countries around the world, representing 500 different organizations, including 85 cities and national bodies, consultants, lawyers and a wide range of companies, as well as media covering the vent. The convention showcases over 80 exhibitors. International Sports Federations and Sport right holders Bidding cities, national events organizations and sport commissions Host Cities, local event organizing committees and development authorities Sports consultants, lawyers, service providers and sponsors Media

9 WHAT DO PARTICIPANTS DO AT SPORTACCORD CONVENTION? Present their services, events or venues (Cities, organizing committees etc.) Insight & Learning about the International Sports Community (Sport agencies) Meet & interact with key decision makers (Event organizers) Promoting capabilities (National Tourism authorities)

SPORTACCORD CITY FORUM The SportAccord City Forum brings together bidding cities, national events organizations, sports commissions, host cities, local event organizing committees and development

10 SPORTACCORD CITY FORUM The SportAccord City Forum brings together bidding cities, national events organizations, sports commissions, host cities, local event organizing committees and development authorities to share insight. The forum s aim is to simplify help cities obtain and host world class sporting events. Not open to the public, the next SportAccord City Forum will be held in Dubai on April 27, 2010.

SPORTACCORD IF FORUM The SportAccord IF Forum brings together Olympic and Non Olympic International Federations (Ifs) to share insights. It is a forum for the Ifs, by the Ifs.

11 SPORTACCORD IF FORUM The SportAccord IF Forum brings together Olympic and Non Olympic International Federations (Ifs) to share insights. It is a forum for the Ifs, by the Ifs. Not open to the public, the SportAccord IF Forum is organized by SportAccord/GAISF, ASOIF and AIOWF in conjunction with SportAccord Convention. The aim of the Forum is to target the specific needs of Olypic and Non Olympic Ifs and to provide an enlightening and educational package of conference content, based on topics suggested by SportAccord/GAISF, ASOIF and AIOWF. It is a forum for the Ifs, by the Ifs.

12 SPORTACCORD CONVENTION NETWORKER/COMMUNITY Networker is designed specifically to help people achieve their networking objectives at SportAccord Convention. The system enables attendees to create unique profile description of themselves andtheir organization, in order to make identifying and meeting people easier. Delegates are able to identify organizations and people with whom they would like to meet, and exchange contact details or set up meetings with other attendees prior to the event.

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13 SPORTACCORD CONVENTION DAILY/SHARE SPORT Published and distributed every day during the SportAccord Convention, this lively publication is dedicated to covering the event and the activities of the Federations and other participants.

14 SPORTACCORD CONVENTION TV SportAccord Convention TV is the new online video window for the SportAccord Convention community. As well as covering the annual SportAccord Convention event and conference sessions, it will be active all year round enabling the Federations to communicate their news and views to the wider world in interviews and updates.

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