Session 1

The Evolving Olympic Programme: The NOC Perspective

As the Olympic Programme continues to evolve with new sports debuting and changes from Games to Games, the panel will address the challenges and opportunities this presents for NOCs.

Panellists: Peter Sherrard (IRL), Mrs Nicki Nicol (NZL), Mrs Joan Smith (NAM)

Keynote: Mr Spyros Capralos (GRE)

Moderator: Mr Cédric Van Branteghem (BEL)

Session 2

Decoding Safeguarding: Effective Strategies for Safe Sport

Safeguarding is a critical priority for all NOCs. While NOCs share a common commitment to advancing safeguarding practices, challenges around definitions, responsibilities and resources can present barriers for effective delivery. The panel will aim to address the uncertainty and discuss effective strategies for safe sport.

Panellists: Mrs Damaris Young (PAN), Mr Jose Manuel Lemos Araujo (POR), Mr Donald Rukare (UGA)

Keynote: HRH Prince Feisal (JOR)

Moderator: Ms Kirsty Burrows (IOC Head of the Safe Sport Unit)

Session option 3

Olympic AI Agenda: The future of AI for NOCs

The transformative impact of artificial intelligence and its envisioned influence on the future of the Olympic Movement has been recognised by the IOC with the launch of the Olympic AI Agenda. With the IOC taking the lead on this critical subject, the contribution of NOCs will be crucial in enabling the Olympic Movement to unlick the full potential of AI. This panel will address how AI is already being used by NOCs, the potential risks and how it is projected it will be used in the future.

Panellists: Mr Amine Kouame (MAR), Mr Hans Natorp (DEN), Mr Matej Machytka (CZE)

Keynote: Mr. Varvn Aryacetas (Chief Futurist at Deloitte Ventures UK)

Moderator: Mr Ilario Corna (IOC Chief Technology and Information Officer)