The 2025 edition of the European Sport Platform is organised within the framework of the CHANGE, IWISC and Equipped To Empower projects

The event is hosted by Catalan Sports Federations Union (UFEC).

The 2025 European Sport Platform will take place from 23-25 October 2025 in Barcelona, Spain, and will be hosted by ENGSO’s associated member, the Catalan Sports Federations Union – UFEC.

Under the theme of “Empower & Evolve: Driving Innovation and Change in Grassroots Sport”, this event will offer a valuable opportunity to connect with ENGSO members, National Olympic Committees, National Sports Organisations, as well as other sports organisations and stakeholders, to explore the pivotal role of driving innovation and change in grassroots sport. The event aims to inspire the organised sport movement to adopt innovative governance approaches, tailored to grassroots sports, and to build sustainable and creative solutions to tackle both current and future challenges.

Registration

Participation fee:
ENGSO/UFEC members – 90 EUR
External participants – 150 EUR

Date:
23-25 October 2025

Location:
Barcelona, Spain
Hosted by:
Catalan Sports Federations Union – UFEC.

Event venue:
Foment del Treball Nacional
 Via Laietana, 32, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Space is limited this year, so be sure to secure your spot by registering as soon as possible.

Programme of the event

DAY 1: 23 October 2025 

15.00

Opening and welcome 

Stefan Bergh

ENGSO President

Esp 2024 Gerard Esteva

Gerard Esteva

UFEC President

15.15 - 16.30

Karin Book

Senior lecturer in sport science at Malmö University

Antonio Vizcaya Abdo

17 Sport & Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, sustainability strategist and professor

Antonio Vizcaya Abdo -Antonio is a sustainability strategist and professor with deep expertise in corporate sustainability, sponsorship strategy, and purpose-led partnerships. He currently works at 17 Sport, a global impact company, and serves as a Professor of Corporate Sustainability at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). Antonio has advised multinational companies across Latin America and Europe and was recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Sustainability. 

16.30 - 17.00

Coffee break

17.00 - 19.00

Workshops

Alexandra Gomez (FIFPRO), Maheta Molango (PFA)

DAY 2: 24 October 2025

9.30 - 10.45

Keynote:

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Teresa Perales

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Panel discussion:

Lucy Mills

Founder of Ready Sport Global (READY)

Iva Glibo

Sustainbility expert

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Geoff Kohe

Inclusion expert

Lucy Mills is the founder of Ready Sport Global (READY), a consultancy and learning hub innovating at the intersection of sport, technology, and social impact. With over 16 years of experience in the football industry across Europe and Africa, she has designed and led professional and grassroots women’s football and social impact programs in more than 25 countries. She has worked with global brands, including FC Barcelona and FIFA, and currently serves as a professor of sport and innovation at emlyon Business School in France.

10.45 - 11.15

Coffee break

11.15 - 12.15

Workshop 1: Inclusion

Tarja

Tarja Krum

EWS Chair

Niki Koutrou

ENGSO Projects Manager

Workshop 2: Sustainability

Marisa Schlenker

Marisa Schlenker

Sustainbility expert

Workshop 3: Digitalisation

12.20 - 13.20

Tarja Krum (EWS Chair), Niki Koutrou

Workshop 2: Sustainability

Marisa Schlenker

Workshop 3: Digitalisation

13.20 - 14.45

Networking lunch

14.45 - 19.00

First roundtable: Strength is not only physical

Second roundtable: A game of equality: sponsors for women sport

16.45 - 17.15

Coffee break

Third roundtable: Facing our fears

19.00

Closing of the day

Dinner

Celebration of Women in Sport and IWISC AWARDS

DAY 3: 25 October 2025

10.00 - 12.00

Outdoor day
Visit to the new MASIA – the headquarters of the FC Barcelona youth squad and presentation on changes and innovation on sports facilities

12.00 - 12.45

Closing

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