{"id":6374,"date":"2025-12-09T14:57:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T13:57:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportaccord.sport\/2026-conv\/?p=6374"},"modified":"2025-12-09T14:58:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T13:58:43","slug":"if-forum-2026-dates-now-confirmed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportaccord.sport\/2026-conv\/if-forum-2026-dates-now-confirmed\/","title":{"rendered":"IF Forum 2026 dates now confirmed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 2025 IF Forum in Lausanne highlighted a pivotal moment for sport. Leaders across the sector examined how shifting global dynamics, rapid digital transformation, new audience behaviours and evolving commercial models are reshaping the landscape. With organisations navigating disruption, rethinking identity and exploring new ways to stay relevant year-round, the conversations underscored that sport is entering a period of profound change.<\/p>\n<p>Against this backdrop, we are pleased to confirm that the next edition of the IF Forum will take place from 5 to 7 October 2026 at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne. The Forum will once again gather International Federations and key stakeholders to continue the dialogue, build on the momentum generated this year and explore what these shifts mean in practice.<\/p>\n<p>We invite you to reserve the dates and ensure your organisation is part of this ongoing conversation at a time when sport is evolving faster than ever.<\/p>\n<p>Further details will follow. We look forward to welcoming you in Lausanne in October 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2025 IF Forum in Lausanne highlighted a pivotal moment for sport. 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