Meet the Best - Olympic Beat Reporters Take Center Stage at ATR Newsmaker Breakfast Quebec

SportAccord delegates in Quebec City can hear from some of the world's best Olympic beat reporters on issues such as possible new sports and the shortlist for the 2020 Games at the Around the Rings Newsmaker Breakfast Thursday, May 24. 

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SportAccord delegates in Quebec City can hear from some of the world's best Olympic beat reporters on issues such as possible new sports and the shortlist for the 2020 Games at the Around the Rings Newsmaker Breakfast Thursday, May 24.

Stephen Wilson of the AP, Hiroki Shoda of Kyodo News, and Sven Busch of DPA will join ATR editor Ed Hula. The Newsmaker Breakfast is part of the official program as SportAccord celebrates its 10th anniversary. The breakfast also kicks off ATR's 20th anniversary celebration.

SportAccord Convention is the world's premier annual event, focused on driving positive change internationally, and dedicated to engaging rights holders, organizing committees, cities, businesses and other organizations in the development of sport.

The event is set for Thursday 24th May, with coffee, pastries and networking at 7:30, the program from 8:00 to 8:50.

It will be located at Québec City Convention Centre, Level 2, Room 200A – follow the signage. Availability is limited so email Sheila@AroundTheRings.com to reserve your place.

For more than 15 years, Newsmaker Breakfasts have brought together leading figures in the Olympic Movement, media, sports marketers, sponsors and others for a chance to network and discuss issues facing the Games. Breakfasts have been hosted in Acapulco, Atlanta, Beijing, Chicago, Copenhagen, London, Moscow, New York, Salt Lake City, Sydney and Vancouver.

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