Countdown to the 19th EFDN Conference has started!

23 February 2023

Countdown to the 19th EFDN Conference has started!

The next EFDN #Morethanfootball Conference will take place from the 20th until the 22nd of March 2023 at the Benito Villamarín Stadium of Real Betis Balompié in Seville, Spain.

This event will be the next European gathering for our Community and Social Responsibility (CSR) network after the successful 18th EFDN Conference that took place in Budapest in November 2022, hosted by EFDN Member Ferenvárosi TC at the Groupama Arena.

EFDN Conferences bring a unique opportunity for CSR experts and newcomers into the CSR world to learn from each other and share their insights about topics such as fundraising in CSR, environmental sustainability, anti-discrimination, social inclusion, online safeguarding, physical activity in younger and older population, or STEM education, among others. The format of the conference includes panels, breakout sessions, study visits and roundtables, and offers multiple chances to network and connect with other EFDN members and experts in the CSR in football. The team spirit and the convivial atmosphere are what make our events special and in line with our slogan that ‘Together we are #Morethanfootball’.

Hereby the confirmed speakers of the following organisations so far:

  • Dr. Niko Roorda
  • Real Betis Balompie Foundation
  • UEFA
  • Wolves Foundation
  • MatchWornShirt
  • Strategic consultancy ‘Roorda Sustainability’
  • LFP
  • Istanbul Basaksehir BK
  • Football for the Goals (UN)
  • Twinning Project
  • KAA Gent
  • Montrose FC
  • Erasmus University

This is what you can expect the conference in Seville to look like (with more details being released soon):

Conference Day 1 on Monday, March 20th:

  • Opening Leagues and FA’s meeting
  • EFDN-Special Olympics Football Match (Training Ground)
  • Welcoming Dinner

Conference Day 2 on Tuesday, March 21st:

  • General Assembly EFDN
  • Opening EFDN Conference
  • Breakout Sessions
  • Roundtables
  • Study visits
  • EFDN More than Football Dinner

Conference Day 3 on Wednesday, March 22nd:

  • Sustainability panel: Real Betis -IFBK -EFDN -LA Liga
  • Roundtables
  • Update EFDN (SDG Striker)
  • Stadium Tour

Registration for the conference is open and more information about registration can be found via the following link.


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