It is widely recognized that Sport for All can benefit society in many ways, by improving health at all stages of life, promoting ethical values, facilitating integration, reducing financial costs due to the effects of physical inactivity and above all by providing enjoyment.

This Congress will focus on the needs of the young and ageing population, the contributions of Sport for All to social justice, the impact of the new information technology and the initiatives of the National Olympic Committees, International Sports Federations and sports organisations in general.

The main theme will cover five half-day sessions. Each session will be composed of a plenary session with presentations by invited speakers, followed by parallel sessions with free communications - oral or poster - focusing on one of the following sub-themes, either from a scientific, practical or policy-related viewpoint.