The second day of the European Athletics Convention brought together more than 300 participants for an intensive day of workshops and seminars which covered a series of topics that have great relevance to the future of athletics on Friday (20).
The eight workshops featured keynote speakers and specialists in their fields – from within European Athletics and also external experts – who were on hand to discuss best practices, case studies and real-world applications.
- Reimagining Competition
- Income Models
- Sustainability
- Digitalisation
- Fan Engagement
- Athletics for All
- Engaging Athletes
- Difference in Sex Development and Transgender Athletes
The Convention formally opened on Thursday afternoon with the New Leaders Workshop which was geared towards informing new senior officials at Member Federations – presidents, CEOs, general secretaries, and directors – about European Athletics, its structures, and activities.
It will continue on Saturday with the Member Federations Leaders Forum followed by the traditional annual meetings of regional organisations and special interest groups.
Highlights of this year's Convention can be seen in a special behind-the-scenes video.
The Convention concludes on Saturday night with the glittering Golden Tracks awards night where the successes by European athletes in 2023 are celebrated and the European Athletes of the Year and Rising Stars are announced.
In addition, there will be presentations for the Coaching Awards, Member Federation Awards and Women’s Leadership Awards as well as special Fair Play and Team Spirit awards, all of which recognise individuals who have made outstanding contributions to athletics, both on and off the track.
The Golden Tracks awards night will be streamed live through the European Athletics website and YouTube channel from with the glittering Golden Tracks awards night where the successes by European athletes in 2023 are celebrated and the European Athletes of the Year and Rising Stars are announced.
It will be streamed live through the European Athletics website and YouTube channel from 20.30 EEST local time (19:30 CET) and will last for approximately one hour.
Extensive coverage of the Golden Tracks awards night will also be available on the European Athletics website and across our social media channels.
The Convention itself can trace its origins back to 1946 when national federations gathered primarily to coordinate their competition calendars at what was then known as the European Calendar Conference.
The event was transformed into the European Athletics Convention in 2008 and since then become an ever more important event, serving as an educational and motivational meeting as well as fulfilling the technical and organisational needs of Member Federations.
(photos by Gintaras Stauce)