2010 International Sports Management Conference: Bridging Research and Practice

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CONFERENCE AIMS

The conference proposes the creation of an international and integrated learning and networking platform to allow for the presentation of the latest findings in sports management. The conference will: a) focus on research advances and practical solutions of sports management; and b) continue to expand on the learning, interactivity and networking dimensions of the event by involving a multi-dimensional and integrated approach (online and offline).

2010 LAUSANNE INTERNATIONAL SPORTS MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE: Bridging Research and Practice

Lausanne, Switzerland - November 4-6, 2010

Sports and champions are controlled not only by human factors but by the very frontiers of science. The management of sports has become a very sophisticated yet evolving process of discovery and exploration. And as such, success has come to be recognized as a synergy between all the team members that contribute to the performance of our champions: leaders, managers, sales professionals, marketing directors, facilities administrators, competition managers, medical doctors, researchers, coaches, IT professionals, lawyers, insurance specialists and general support staff.

The process of globalization of the 21st Century imposes new factors, conditions and economic concerns that make the staging of major international competitions a truly intricate and multi-faceted endeavor. It is from this particular premise that the conveners have packaged the themes of this conference as well as gathered the leaders of various international competitions and organizations, professional sports teams, major international sponsors, and key individuals involved with the business and management of these events.

On the platform of this dynamic development of the world of sports, we are creating a new environment of communicating and exchanging past and present experiences as well as ideas and future trends. This is our contribution to the world of sports as well as our way to express sports management as a perfect symbiosis of science, art and business.

Speakers representing industry, as well as academic scholars and researchers will present and discuss the latest topics in contemporary and prospective sports management issues, focusing on strategies, experiences and directions. This conference is an excellent opportunity for you to meet with these top professionals from all over the world, share views, and create an opportunity for networking, collaboration, sharing of technical information and the building of trust relationships internationally.

A superb location at the shores of Lake Geneva and by the Alps, Lausanne will make you discover an unique blend of culture, cuisine, arts and, of course, sports, along with excellent side trip opportunities.

We are looking forward to meeting you in Lausanne this November at what promises to be a most stimulating and enjoyable event!

Emilio Pozzi and Nico Stanculescu

Conference Conveners

STRUCTURE

The conference will bring together, over two full days, a comprehensive and interrelated set of activities, to include but not remain limited to, keynote presentations, lectures, panel discussions, product demonstrations, and an updated poster session.

Have a whole session or panel discussion to propose? Contact the Conference Secretariat. Want to become a speaker? Submit your abstract today!

PROGRAM MODULES

The conference will have the following modules:

Research

Industry

Innovation Showcase

AUDIENCE

Academia

Association/Society/Groups

International and National Sports Organizations/Federations

Coaches, Trainers, Athletic and Sports Directors

Club Owners and General Managers

Sports Marketing and Sales Specialists

Media and PR Executives

Event and Competition Management Specialists

Venue Management Professionals

Convention Bureau Professionals

New Media Experts, IT Design and Implementation Staff

Sports Lawyers/Agents

Other Professional and Volunteers Involved in Sports Management

CALL FOR PAPERS

Participants who wish to become part of the program, may submit an abstract which will be reviewed by the Program Committee. Please note that only the abstracts of the registered presenters will be included in the program.

As a an active participant, you are able to:

Enhance your personal and public standing as a recognized leader in the field

Lead and shape your market

Discover prime partnership opportunities

INVITATION TO CONNECT

If you wish to get the news on the conference please join our interactive platforms at Facebook, LinkedIn and Ning.

EXHIBIT, SPONSORSHIP and ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

The conference offers great opportunities to expand your company's visibility among the registrants by becoming an exhibitor and/or conference sponsor.

These will enable you to:

Introduce and discuss your products and services with leading sports leaders and managers in the field.

Network with decision-makers in a group-setting.

Open doors to new leads and long-term business relationships.

Increase exposure and strengthen brand recognition in the sports field.

WEAR OUR OFFICIAL EVENT T-SHIRT!

Be among the first ten registrants and receive the official conference T-shirt!

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

One award and ten scholarships will be offered to young talents who wish to attend the conference. Those who will be chosen (following an application process) will serve in session reporting.