The FEI Sports Forum is now over.
Supporting documents, presentations as well as recordings of all the sessions are now available in the related sections below.
Thank you to all our guests, participants and speakers for making this edition so productive.
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Dear esteemed colleagues, equestrian professionals and enthusiasts, Welcome to the FEI Sports Forum 2019 platform! Since 2012, we have gathered annually to discuss, debate and plan the future of equestrian sport and, by doing so, effectively ensure that, as a community and as an industry, we stand together and we drive the sport together. That time of year has come once again, and we are delighted to present you with the 2019 programme which has been carefully crafted in response to some of the challenges and questions we are facing as a sport. And it’s not always just about equestrian sport, but also the challenges the entire sporting industry is facing and even more generally, how can we be leaders in our domain and improve our performance, our integrity and our reliability as an institution of value and worth. The first topic we will cover this year at the Sports Forum is very much one of those questions; gender equality. Even though equestrian is the only Olympic sport in which men and women compete on equal terms at all levels within the arena, we still have a lot to prove when it comes to representation in governance-related positions (Committees, NFs, etc.). We realise it is important to have policies and processes which can help shift the status quo, so how can/should we do this in our sport and in our governing bodies and representative committees?This session will be followed by an important session on preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, including a progress report, climate mitigation plans and a presentation on optimising equine and human performance in a challenging climate. Horse welfare is at the forefront of all our endeavours and climate is a crucial question in the build up to Tokyo 2020. The rest of the day will be dedicated to a review of the FEI’s legal system, including a proposed way forward regarding pony measurement, as well as sanctions and measures related to Eventing Risk Management. The closing session of the day will be on Reining, allowing for discussion on the future of the discipline. The Sports Forum’s second day, Tuesday 16 April, will focus on Endurance. It is the first time that an entire Sports Forum day will be dedicated to a single topic, but in view of the turmoil in which the discipline has found itself in recent times, it is vital we take the time to reflect on the future in an open and responsive manner. The Endurance Temporary Committee will present an update on their work to date and will seek the participants’ feedback on their proposals and the way forward. The FEI Sports Forum programme is a reflection of where we stand but importantly where we need to go and we are looking forward to your active participation and your precious input on all the topics for the 2019 FEI Sports Forum. You will find all the information you need here on this platform including the detailed timetable, information on each of the sessions, key deadlines, contact information, travel, accommodation and fees for registration, which this year also includes a reduced rate for younger delegates (U25) in order to encourage as many young athletes and equestrian professionals to join us for these important discussions on our collective future. We will also be live streaming the FEI Sports Forum, so for those unable to join us here in Lausanne, we hope you will follow the discussions online. This is a live platform so we will be updating this regularly with additional information as it becomes available. We look forward to seeing you in Lausanne (or online) for the eighth edition of the FEI Sports Forum! |
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Sabrina Ibáñez FEI Secretary General |
Ingmar De Vos FEI President |
Monday 15 April 2019 |
08:15 - 18:30 | IMD, M100 Auditorium |
Day 1 | ||
08:15 | Registration opens - Welcome Coffee | |
09:00 | Opening by the FEI President followed by a presentation from IMD representative | |
09:30 | Session 1: Gender Equality | |
10:30 | Coffee break presented by SAP | |
11:00 | Session 2: Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games - Progress report - Climate mitigation planning & optimising equine and human performance |
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12:30 | Lunch - IMD Restaurant | |
14:00 | Session 3: Review of Legal System - Review of "Chapter VIII - The Legal System" of the FEI General Regulations - Eventing Risk Management sanctions - Pony measuring – proposed way forward |
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16:30 | Coffee break presented by SAP | |
17:00 | Session 4: Future of Reining | |
18:00 | END | |
19:30 | FEI Official Dinner - Hotel Royal Savoy - Dress code: Business attire |
Tuesday 16 April 2019 |
08:30 - 16:00 | IMD, M100 Auditorium |
Day 2 : Reshaping Endurance | ||
08:30 | Registration opens - Welcome Coffee | |
09:00 | Opening and Session 5: Qualification of Horses and Athletes: reducing welfare risks | |
11:00 | Coffee break presented by IRIS | |
11:30 | Session 6: Educating Officials and correct application of the rules | |
13:00 | Lunch - IMD Restaurant | |
14:00 | Session 7: Improvements and innovations to reshape Endurance | |
15:30 | Coffee break presented by IRIS | |
16:00 | Session 8: Wrap-up by the Secretary General and open Q&A | |
18:00 | END | |
18:30 | FAREWELL COCKTAIL at the FEI Headquarters, HM King Hussein I Building - Dress code: Smart Casual | |
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Lunches & Dinners Monday 15 April Lunches will be served either in the Foyer or at the Restaurant of IMD. The Official Dinner will be held at the Hotel Royal Savoy from 19:30. The Royal Savoy is located just in front of the FEI Headquarters. Tuesday 16 April Traditionally, the Farewell Cocktail Dinner will take place at the FEI Headquarters, HM King Hussein I Building from 18:30 to 22:00. |
For its eight edition, the FEI Sports Forum will be held at IMD, in the M100 Auditorium of the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center, Ch. Bellerive 34, 1007 Lausanne.
IMD is an independent business school, with Swiss roots and global reach, expert in developing leaders and transforming organizations to create ongoing impact.
For the last 7 consecutive years, IMD has been ranked TOP 3 in executive education worldwide – FIRST in open programs (Financial Times 2012-2018).
IMD is based in Lausanne, Switzerland and Singapore.
For more information, please visit www.imd.org
The following Sessions will be debated this year:
MONDAY 15 APRIL 2019 |
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DAY 1 |
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Opening |
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Session 1 |
Gender Equality |
Session 2
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Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games
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Session 3
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Review of Legal System
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Speakers (updated 9 April 2019) |
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Session 4 |
Future of Reining |
TUESDAY 16 APRIL 2019 |
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Day 2: RESHAPING ENDURANCE |
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Session 5 |
Qualification of Horses and Athletes: reducing welfare risks |
Session 6 |
Educating Officials and correct application of the rules |
Session 7 |
Improvements and innovations to reshape Endurance |
Session 8 |
Wrap-up by the Secretary General and open Q&A |
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FEI INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)
For any questions and queries relating to FEI IT projects and platforms, don’t hesitate to visit the FEI IT stand.
FEI SOLIDARITY DEPARTMENT
They will be at your disposal to discuss any development topics such as:
TRANSPORT TO/IN LAUSANNE
From Geneva airport:
Take the train at Geneva airport; the station is a five-minute walk from the arrival terminal. The journey to Lausanne station will take 45 minutes. Once in Lausanne, you can take the metro M2 from the «train station» to «Délices» for the Hôtel Royal Savoy and the FEI Headquarters, to «Ouchy Olympique» (last stop) for Hotel au Lac.
From Zurich airport:
Please take the train at Zurich airport. The station is a five-minute walk from the arrival terminal. The trip will take 2½ hours to Lausanne station. Once in Lausanne, you can take the metro M2 from the «train station» to «Délices» for the Hôtel Royal Savoy and the FEI Headquarters, to «Ouchy Olympique» (last stop) for Hotel au Lac.
Lausanne Transport Card
Guests will receive, free of charge, a Lausanne Transport Card for unrestricted travel on all public transport services in the city (bus, train, metro). Visitors will receive this personalised card from the hotel on arrival. The card is valid for the duration of the hotel reservation, including the arrival and departure days.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
The list of countries that need a visa to enter Switzerland is available on the official website of the Swiss Confederation. You can also contact your respective Consulate/Embassy for more information about Visa procedures.
Participants requiring an official invitation letter from the FEI will be able to request it when proceeding to the online registration.
Our Mobile App (EW ToGo) for the FEI Sports Forum 2019 is available for download on both the Apple Store and Google Play.
This App allows you to consult your registration details, view other delegate's profiles attending the event, see the agenda, timetable and have access to important information regarding this event.
To login, please use your email and access key you will receive by email following your registration.
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For any further information, please contact:
Overall organisation
Sophie Ruiz-Leimer
Senior Events Manager
Secretary General's Office
sophie.ruiz@fei.org
Logistics, hotels and visas
Julie Schlaefli
Senior Officer
Secretary General's Office
julie.schlaefli@fei.org
Fédération Equestre Internationale | t | +41 21 210 47 47 |
HM King Hussein I Building | f | +41 21 310 47 60 |
Chemin de la Joliette 8 | e | feisportsforum@fei.org |
1006 Lausanne | w | feisportsforum/2019 |
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