(ATR) Online registration for the seventh annual VISTA conference, organized by the International Paralympic Committee, is now open.
The conference will be held in Girona, Spain on Oct. 7-10 under the theme"Securing the Future for Young Para-athletes."
The IPC is accepting nominations for the 2015Paralympic Scientific Award, to be presented at the conference in October. The award recognizes a researcher's work and contributions to the Paralympic movement in the past year.
The IPC is also looking for presenters to the conference and will be taking abstracts from scientists and practitioners until Feb. 15.
Speakers and the agenda for the conference will be announced in the future.
Event registration can be accessedhere.
World Stadium Congress
Early bird registration for the World Stadium Congress ends on Jan. 29.
Early registrants can save $600 on registration fees if they book their passes in the next two weeks. Registration and pricing for the Congress can be found here.
The fifth edition of the World Stadium Congress will take place on May 18-21 at the St. Regis Hotel in Doha, Qatar.
Speakers for the congress include John Harnden, CEO, Cricket World Cup 2015; Henk Markerink, CEO, Amsterdam Arena; Martin Murphy, stadium director, AVIVA Stadium and more.
For a conference brochure and corporate booking tables, email enquiry@iqpc.ae.
SportAccord Convention World Sport & Business Summit
Registration for the SportAccord Convention World Sport & Business Summit is now open.
The conference will take place on April 19-24 in Sochi, Russia at the Sochi Expocentre.
"We are excited by the level of interest received from delegates, partners, exhibitors, and speakers, as well as sport organisations worldwide," Nis Hatt, the managing director of the convention, said in a statement.
SportAccord Convention is expecting representatives from over 1,000 organizations, 100 sport federations, and close to 250 exhibitors.
"By providing a joint platform, the SportAccord Convention World Sport & Business Summit brings together all levels of sport, economy, media, suppliers, art, culture and visitors, opening up innumerable opportunities."
Registrants will receive an early bird discounted rate if they register before January 31. Click here for registration information and rates.
Sport Summit Business Program Available
The Leaders Sport Business Summit programis now available upon request.
The Summit, scheduled for March 4 - 5 in New York, will explore innovations in sport and discuss how leading brands and clubs are preparing for the future.
Requests for the program can be directed here.
IMG World Congress of Sports
The 2015 IMG World Congress of Sports is scheduled for April 8 - 9 in Los Angeles.
Now in its fourteenth year, the congress gathers the world's leaders in sports business to weigh in on the most pressing issues facing sports today.
More information, including attendance and sponsorship opportunities, can be foundhere.
Conference Schedule
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Written by Andrew Murrell andAaron Bauer
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