A one day conference on the social value of sport in an urban context.

The city of Antwerp and the Vrije Universiteit Brussels are organising this conference as part of Antwerp European Capital of Sports 2013.

The content

Focusing on "policy challenges and possibilities" the conference aims to cover:

  • The latest developments in the social value of sports in an urban European context
  • A general framework of sports and its social purposes
  • An examination of good practice in Europe

During round-table discussions the participants will get the opportunity to go more into detail on these subjects and exchange ideas.

Participants

The following speakers are already confirmed:

  • Fred Coalter (Leeds Metropolitan University)
  • Sihame El Kaouakibi (Let’s Go Urban)
  • Christel Kompany (BX Brussels)

Representatives from Rotterdam SportPlus and Street Games East-Birmingham are also expected.

Practical information
Subscriptions are limited.
The conference will be held in English.

Timings: 9 am until 6 pm
Address: ALM Antwerpen, Filip Williotstraat 9, 2600 Berchem
Prices: 55 euros before 15 November, 65 euros after

Subscriptions are open until Monday 13 January  (unless full).

Email [email protected] for more information.

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