Discover a few of the speakers at the 19th EFDN #Morethanfootnall Conference

Discover a few of the speakers at the 19th EFDN #Morethanfootnall Conference

The European Football for Development Network (EFDN) will host its 19th EFDN Conference from March 20-22, 2023 at the Benito Villamarín Stadium of Real Betis Balompié in Seville, Spain.

EFDN Conferences bring a unique opportunity for ESG/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, disability football, physical activity in younger and older population, or STEM education, among others. The format of the conference includes panels, breakout sessions, interactive study visits and roundtables, and offers multiple chances to network and connect with other EFDN members and experts related to ESG/CSR in football.

Hereby an impression of some more of the knowledgeable and inspiring speakers in the fields of sustainability and human rights within football who we have contacted to share their expertise with you:

Mathurin Le Roux is speaking on behalf of the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) during the League & FA Meeting at the 19th EFDN #Morethanfootball Conference in Seville from the 20th until the 22nd of March 2023.

Mathurin Le Roux joined the LFP CSR team at the beginning of 2023 and before that he worked at the French Golf Federation on ecological transition issues. As a citizen and a football fan, he is very happy to be able to contribute to the implementation of the Ligue’s CSR strategy and to collaborate with the professional clubs on these projects. In addition to that, he is sure football can have a huge impact on our society.

Vincent Reulet is speaking on behalf of UEFA during the League & FA Meeting and on Day 1 of the 19th EFDN #Morethanfootball Conference in Seville from the 20th until the 22nd of March 2023.

Vincent Reulet is an Environment Expert of UEFA and accomplished sustainability, ESG, and climate change specialist with over 15+ years of experience. Vincent is focused on integrating sustainability practices through international projects across multi-disciplinary industry sectors, with vertical and transversal approaches as a team lead or autonomous project manager. He is passionate about sports, both at leisure and competition levels and distinguishes himself for his stamina, enthusiasm, and team spirit.

Gemma Cruickshank is speaking on behalf of Montrose Community Trust during a breakout session at the 19th EFDN #Morethanfootball Conference in Seville from the 20th until the 22nd of March 2023.

Gemma Cruickshank is an Office Manager at Montrose Community Trust as well as a Project Manager of Montrose Connections Dementia Meeting Centre. Gemma has worked for Montrose Community Trust for 10 years, initially, solely admin based, but over the years has expanded her areas of work into the club’s health programmes. Her passion lies with supporting older adults in the community, in particular those living in isolation and living with dementia.

Hilton Freund is speaking on behalf of the Twinning Project at the 19th EFDN #Morethanfootball Conference in Seville from the 20th until the 22nd of March 2023.

Hilton Freund has been a Chief Executive of the Twinning Project since October 2018 and has been fundamental to the growth and success of the initiative and its international expansion. Hilton ensures a sustainable dialogue and relationship is created between the prisons and local football clubs. He also serves on the Funding Committee of the Charitable Foundation overseeing grant applications and educational benchmarking. Together with David Dein, former Vice-Chairman of Arsenal FC and the English Football Association, Hilton encourages prisons to use the social power of football. Hilton has over 20 years of corporate experience, having served in senior marketing and marketing communications roles.