Juviden, Inc. is pleased to announce the International Sports Management Conference to be held May 6-8, 2009 in Lausanne, Switzerland, the “Olympic Capital.” Structured as a two-day event focusing on the hottest topics in the field, the conference will feature some of the most innovative solutions presented by top professionals, decision makers and executives of the sports management industry.

SCOPE

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.

OBJECTIVES

The conference will:

a) focus on the management of large events and organizations and transpose the elements of success to regional and local conditions; and

b) expand on the learning, interactivity and networking dimensions of the event by involving a multi-dimensional and integrated approach (online and offline). 

THEMES

Leadership, Organization & Administration

Legal Aspects of Sport

Facility & Event Management

Sports Marketing

New Media and Technology

Olympics: Integrating Success

AUDIENCE

Coaches, Trainers, Athletic and Sports Directors

Club Owners and General Managers

Sports Marketing and Sales Specialists

Media and Public Relations Executives

Event/Competition Management Specialists, Venue         Management and Sports Tourism/CVB Professionals

New Media Experts, IT Design & Implementation Staff

Sports Lawyers/Counselors and Player Agents

Other Professional and Volunteers Involved in Sports Management      

CONFERENCE COMPONENTS

Lectures

Panel Discussions

Open Forum Session

Exhibit

Networking sessions

STRUCTURE

The conference will be conducted in English and consists of presentations, papers and poster sessions.  A question and answer session is scheduled at the end of the conference. 

Wednesday, May 6, Registration and Welcome Reception at 7 pm

Thursday, May 7, Sessions from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; Olympic Museum Tour and Gala Dinner at the Museum 7:00 pm

Friday, May 8, Sessions from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Exhibits will be open during the coffee, lunch breaks and Welcome Reception.