FEI Sports Forum 2025, Lausanne (SUI)

Welcome by the FEI President and the FEI Secretary General

Dear members of the international equestrian community,

Esteemed colleagues,

Dear friends,

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 13^th edition of the FEI Sports Forum, which will take place on 31 March and 1 April 2025.

Every year since 2012, we have gathered for exciting discussions, which never fail to be open and honest, and which are crucial for the development of our sport. In moments of triumph and trial, such as in 2020 and 2021, when due to the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic, we had to shift to a virtual format, our dialogue never ceased.

In 2025, we are delighted to meet once again face to face at the prestigious IMD Business School in Lausanne, the Olympic Capital, to debate and plan the future of equestrian sport.

The morning of the first day, Monday, 31 March will be dedicated to the qualification systems for Eventing, Dressage, Para Dressage and Jumping for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The second session will focus on the Dressage Strategic Action Plan. In the afternoon, we will continue our dialogue on the FEI Equine Welfare Strategy Action Plan, where an update on key initiatives will be provided. The day will conclude with a presentation and discussion of the proposed key changes to the FEI Jumping Rules, which this year are undergoing full revision.

A session on the profile and potential job description of the future FEI President will kick off the second day, Tuesday, 1 April. Sessions on the FEI Eventing Rules as well as the FEI Driving and Para Driving Rules, which are also undergoing full revision, will follow. The eighth and last session of the FEI Sports Forum 2025 will be dedicated to the Officials Working Group.

As for every edition of the Sports Forum, you will find all the information you need on this platform including a comprehensive timetable, details on each of the sessions, key deadlines, contact information, travel, accommodation and fees for registration.

We look forward to seeing you in Lausanne shortly and to having interesting and lively discussions that will continue to serve the best interest of our community.

		Last update: (20 03 2025)
Day 1 - Monday 31 March 2025		IMD, M100 Auditorium
08:15	Registration opens - Welcome Coffee
09:00	Opening by the FEI President followed by a speech of Stefan Michel, Professor of Management, IMD Dean of Faculty and Research
09:30	Session 1: Qualification Systems for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
11:00	Coffee break presented by Peden Bloodstock
11:30	Session 2: Dressage Strategic Action Plan
13:00	Lunch - IMD Foyer Auditorium M100
14:00	Session 3: FEI Equine Welfare Strategy Action Plan followed by a presentation of the Rider's Education Programme
15:45	Coffee break
16:15	Session 4: FEI Jumping Rules full revision
17:45	END
19:00	FEI OFFICIAL COCKTAIL DINNER - MCBA Museum Lausanne - Dress code: Smart Casual

Day 2 - Tuesday 1 April 2025		IMD, M100 Auditorium
08:30	Registration opens - Welcome Coffee
09:00	Session 5: Profile and Job description of the future FEI President
10:30	Coffee break
11:00	Session 6: FEI Eventing Rules full revision
12:30	Lunch - IMD Foyer Auditorium M100
14:00	Session 7: FEI Driving and Para Driving Rules full revision
15:00	Coffee break
15:30	Session 8: FEI Officials Working Group Update
17:00	END
18:30	FAREWELL COCKTAIL - FEI Headquarters, HM King Hussein I Building - Dress code: Smart Casual

All documentation (list of speakers, supporting documents, presentations and any additional documents) from the various sessions will be published and accessible in the corresponding blocks below.

CONGRESS FEES
All persons who register for the FEI Sports Forum will be charged a unique congress fee of CHF 350, which includes all meeting costs and meals (lunches and dinners, as mentioned in the timetable). Accomodation will be paid separately by each participant directly at the hotel.

National Federations representatives
In order to reduce the costs for National Federations wishing to send several of their representatives to the FEI Sports Forum the fees for 2025 will be as follows:

1^st and 2^nd delegate: CHF 350 per person
3^rd delagate and thereafter: CHF 200 per person (This reduced fee applies only to NFs Representatives).

Accompanying Persons
Accompanying persons will be asked to pay a contribution of CHF 200 to participate to the dinners on 31 March and 1 April.
The congress fee will be debited from your credit card when your registration and booking have been processed by the FEI.

ONLINE REGISTRATIONS
OPENING - 03 FEBRUARY 2025
Please use the online registration system that will enable you to register for the FEI Sports Forum and book your hotel room (if necessary).
If you need any assistance during the online registration process, do not hesitate to contact feisportsforum@fei.org.

CLOSING - 07 MARCH 2025
This is the final deadline to register for the FEI Sports Forum. After this date, all registrations will be subject to availability.

HOTEL BOOKING
24 FEBRUARY 2025
After this date hotel booking will be subject to availability.

ABOUT THE SESSIONS DOCUMENTATION
17 MARCH 2025
Specific documents related to the sessions will be available in "Session Documents"

The FEI extends its gratitude to the City of Lausanne and the State of Vaud

for their highly appreciated financial contribution for this year’s FEI Sports Forum

Thank you to all the FEI Partners

Longines and the equestrian world

Longines and the equestrian world have always maintained close ties, with unwavering passion and shared values. Tradition, elegance, performance and the quest for achievement: Longines’ involvement in the equestrian sports goes back to 1869, when the brand produced its first-ever pocket watch with an equestrian motif. In 1878, Longines developed its first chronograph movement, driven by a single push-piece integrated into the winding crown and carefully mounted in a case engraved with a jockey and his horse. Longines’ name soon became associated with sports timekeeping. Since 1912, the year when it first supported a showjumping competition, Longines became the partner of the world’s most prestigious equestrian events. Today, on the strength of its credentials and expertise, Longines' involvement in equestrian sports extends to showjumping, dressage, eventing and flat racing.
Based in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, since 1832, Longines is a world’s leading Swiss watchmaker established in over 150 countries. It is known for the elegance of its timepieces and has constantly stood at the forefront of innovation for nearly two centuries.

Peden Bloodstock specialises in global horse transportation and logistics, operating their first horse flight in 1947. They are now the world leaders in the field, providing the highest quality of service in the industry. In addition to flying horses and their equipment around the world, Peden Bloodstock also leads on implementing all related logistical, regulatory and health solutions to facilitate the smooth travel of horses as well as their grooms, equipment and feed to and from the events.

Cavalor, a global brand and world leader in equine nutrition, offers a complete line of horse nutrition and care products that are available in more than 50 countries worldwide. The company’s foundation is based on the core values of innovation, quality and results with Cavalor® dedicated to inventing, manufacturing and distributing the highest quality equine nutrition products. With the health, performance and happiness of all horses at the forefront of its work, the Cavalor® product line covers the entire equine lifecycle, from a foal’s first steps all the way to its retirement. Their top quality products are used by advanced riders for their high performance horses particularly “when the result counts.”

Pivo, Inc. is a developer of AI-technology solutions and smartphone robotics. Launching on Kickstarter in 2018, Pivo specialises in helping creative people capture stunning footage using their smartphones. The recipient of the 2019 iF Design Award and a CES Innovation Awards Honoree in 2022 and 2023, Pivo now distributes its Pivo Pods to more than 138 countries and has a growing global community of over 300,000.

Agria is a leading animal insurance provider, founded as the first animal insurer in 1890 in Sweden. With a mission to provide peace of mind for animal owners and with a strong commitment to animal welfare, Agria has established itself as a market leader in animal insurance and digital veterinary care, providing services in multiple European countries.

Bates Saddles is a fourth-generation family-owned saddlery founded in 1934. With a rich heritage of innovation and commitment to horse welfare, Bates Saddles has become a trusted expert in the equestrian world, known for its high-quality saddles and dedication to rider education.

FEI World Championships Aachen 2026

Dear National Federations and Chefs de Mission,

The Aachen team will be at the FEI Sports Forum to share the latest updates on the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026.

Join us on Monday, 31 March, right after session 2 before lunch – the room will be announced on site.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Important notice: the afternoon session will start at 14:00 CEST instead of 14:15.