PtG Article 29.11.2024

Play the Game 2025 conference announced for 5-8 October 2025

The dates for Play the Game 2025 are now set, and the venue will be announced shortly.

The 14th edition of the Play the Game conference will take place from Sunday 5 to Wednesday 8 October 2025 and will gather leading experts, journalists, academics, athletes, and sports leaders to discuss the pressing challenges to world sport.

The exact location will be revealed soon, but participants can look forward to a picturesque setting which hopefully will inspire dynamic insightful discussions and fresh perspectives about the key challenges in international sports politics.

Known for its tradition of addressing key topics such as governance, geopolitics, and sustainability, the 2025 conference will aim to spark fresh perspectives, inspire meaningful actions, and challenge established norms.

“Play the Game has always been a platform dedicated to presenting new insights and fostering dialogue that can drive positive change in sport,” says Stanis Elsborg, newly appointed head of Play the Game. 

“In 2025, we will continue this mission in a setting that embodies the spirit of autumn - renewal and reflection. This conference will be an opportunity to strengthen the commitment to ethical and sustainable sport through open and constructive discussions among participants and speakers.”

Further information about the venue, themes, and registration details will be shared in the coming weeks. For now, it is time to mark the dates in the calendar and prepare to join a vibrant community of individuals dedicated to advancing the integrity and future of sport.

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