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AISTS

The AISTS (International Academy of Sports Science and Technology) was founded in 2000 by the IOC and leading Swiss universities. A not-for-profit foundation, the AISTS is committed to professionalising sports management through continuing education, applied research and an engaging platform for industry connections. Its flagship programme is the Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Sport Administration educating future sports administrators from all over the world to work in international sport organisations and in the sport industry. Its core consulting and project competencies are in the areas of sport sustainability (both environmental and social impact) and measuring economic impact.

www.aists.org

Berlin Senate Department for the Interior and Sport

Berlin is Germany’s political capital and one of the world’s leading sports metropolises. Thanks to its high-quality sporting venues, such as the Olympiastadion Berlin or the Max-Schmeling-Halle and the Velodrom, Berlin hosts sports highlights of international importance again and again. In the last few years for example the European Swimming Championships 2014, the UEFA Men’s and Women’s Champions League finals 2015 as well as the European Maccabi Games 2015. In the next few years, Berlin will again be the site of high-caliber events. Two particular highlights will be the International German Gymnastics Festival 2017 and the European Athletics Championships 2018.

www.berlin-sportsmetropolis.com

Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance

The Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance is a non-governmental, member-based, capacity building organization that promotes sport tourism as a grassroots economic development initiative at the community level. The CSTA services over 500 members across Canada, including 150 municipalities, 300 national and provincial sport, multi-sport and major games organizations and a variety of other sport and tourism industry partners. Sport tourism is the fastest growing segment of the tourism industry in Canada with approximately $6.1 billion in annual spending by domestic and international visitors.

www.canadiansporttourism.com

CIES (Centre International d'Etude du Sport)

The International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) is an independent study centre located in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. It was created in 1995 as a joint venture between the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the University of Neuchâtel, the City and State of Neuchatel. Using a multi-disciplinary approach CIES provides research, top-level education and consulting services to the sports world with the aim of overcoming the complexities of sport in today's society and improving how it is governed and managed across all sports.

www.cies.ch

City of Lausanne

Lausanne, the Olympic Capital, is growing! With more than 2’000 sq. metres of office space available at the Maison du Sport International and the soon-to-be-inaugurated Rhodanie 58 building, Lausanne and the Canton de Vaud is where your future is. Join more than 1’500 people working across 57 sport organisations and over 50 sport related companies who call the Olympic Capital their home. To find out more, please come and see us at stand 17!

www.olympiccapital.ch

Dubai Sports Council (DSC) / MBR Awards

The Dubai Sports Council (DSC) as the official sport’s governing body was founded on November 30, 2005 to represent and promote Dubai as one of the best global hub for sports innovation, leadership and excellence in the sports field with the aim of developing and improving sport in Dubai. It aims also to create a comprehensive sports environment that meets the requirements of society and paves the way for the youth to cultivate their sporting and cultural talents and aptitudes in a way that leads them to achieve tangible results, so that Dubai can become a leading name in the world of sports. Under the umbrella of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award (MBRCSA) was first launched in 2008. It reflects the thoughts and philosophy of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai to honor Individuals, Teams and Organizations with significant contributions in promoting and supporting sports. The Award now is considered one of the most prestigious awards of its kind.

www.dubaisportscouncil.ae

Edmonton Events

Edmonton Events is a strategic partnership between the City of Edmonton and Edmonton Tourism, focused on attracting major events to the region. Every event is unique and we customize our approach to suit your needs. From event inception, bidding and marketing to operations and legacy, Edmonton Events is your single point of contact. We offer access to political and financial support, marketing and media expertise and the ability to activate your event within the community. We listen, learn, adapt and are committed to the success of your event.

eventsinedmonton.com

EventScotland

EventScotland is part of VisitScotland and is working to make Scotland the perfect stage for events. By bidding for, securing and developing a portfolio of business, sporting and cultural events; EventScotland is building upon Scotland’s reputation as a major events destination. Events bring incredible value to Scotland’s economy, generating and supporting jobs and attracting visitors from across the globe. Scotland has launched a refreshed national events strategy Scotland – The Perfect Stage, which was developed by EventScotland. The strategy details the vision for the development of Scotland’s events industry over the next decade. It aims to build on recent successes and deliver a portfolio of events that provide sustainable impact and international profile for Scotland. Through the work of EventScotland and partners, Scotland will host a number of world-class events in the coming years, including:

The 2016 Open Championship

2017 World Badminton Championships

European Sports Championships 2018

The 2019 Solheim Cup

UEFA EURO 2020 As well as securing events of international significance, the strategy will support events across Scotland’s diverse portfolio, including those which help to support local communities in some of Scotland’s most remote locations. EventScotland won the ‘Sport Tourism Destination Marketing Award’ at the European Sport Tourism Summit 2015.

www.eventscotland.org

Fáilte Ireland

Event Ireland is a specialist team within Fáilte Ireland, the Irish Tourism Development Authority. Its focus is on the growth of international bednights by securing top level events for Ireland, and globally positioning Ireland as The Event Island. Event Ireland also offers a range of practical and financial supports to individuals and organisations at every point of the process, from bid to delivery

http://www.meetinireland.com/Event-Ireland

FIBA - Federation Internationale de Basketball

FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, and the governing body of Basketball.

www.fiba.com

FICS - Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport

The International Federation of Sports Chiropractic / Federation Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport (FICS) is comprised of national chiropractic sports councils worldwide and individual members, and has affiliations with international organizations within the chiropractic profession and the world of sports.

www.fics-sport.org

Gracenote Sports

Gracenote Sports offers unique data, media, analytic and event services to the sports industry. We manage the world’s largest sports database, covering over 250 sports worldwide, historical and live. Over the past 15 years, a central data platform has been developed for sports results and biographical data on tens of thousands of athletes. This wealth of data can be exchanged through a universal protocol, thus providing ready-to-use solutions to clients in all branches of professional sport. Gracenote Sports’ clients include sports federations, national Olympic committees, event organisers, rights agencies, broadcasters, media publishers, brands and app developers.

www.gracenote.com/sports

IFBB - International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness

International Federation of BodyBuilding and Fitness, IFBB, is the governing body of the sport of bodybuilding and fitness, that includes 191 countries. It's President is Dr Rafael Santonja. IFBB headquarters are located in Madrid, Spain. The IFBB organize worldwide in a yearly basis over 2.000 events. The major IFBB events are World Men Championship and Congress, World Fitness Championships, World Classic Bodybuilding Championship, World Junior and Master Championships, Arnold Classic Weekends, the Mr. Olympia Amateur, IFBB Diamond Cup and Ben Weider Legacy Cup. IFBB is member of SportAccord (World Association of International Sport Federations) International World Games Association, UNESCO, ICSSPE (International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education), amongst many other prestigious international bodies, being recognized by the Olympic Council of Asia and byt he Executive Committtee of PASO as the sole International Sport Federation for the sport of Bodybuilding and Fitness, in full compliance with the WADA Code.

www.ifbb.com

IFMA - International Federation of Muaythai Amateur

The International Federation of Muaythai Amateur, is the international federation for the sport of muaythai, recognised by SportAccord since 2006. IFMA has 133 member countries worldwide, and 5 continental federations operating under a unified regulatory body. Muaythai is a martial art originating from Thailand where fighters execute strikes using 8 points of contact: fists, shins, knees and elbows. IFMA participates in the World Games, World Combat Games, FISU World University Championship Programme, SEA Games, and holds many muaythai events including an annual World Championships. IFMA lodged its formal application for IOC recognition in December 2012 and was granted provisional recognition by the IOC on December 6th 2016.

www.ifmamuaythai.org

International Mixed Martial Arts Federations

The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) is the international democratic governing body for the sport of MMA. Founded from within the MMA community for the MMA community in 2012, the purpose of the IMMAF is to protect and further the development and recognition of the sport; and to enable international Amateur MMA competition through the organisation of non-profit, democratic national federations worldwide. For more information visit www.immaf.org

immaf.org

International Roll Ball Federation

Roll Ball is a team game played on Roller Skates without stoppers. The main aim of the game is to dribble the ball and shoot into opponent’s goal post. This game has been invented in Pune, India. The International Roll Ball Federation has been working hard to develop and promote the game at the international level.

www.rollball.org

International Sambo Federation

International SAMBO Federation (FIAS) is a non-governmental organization and the only recognized international body being in charge of SAMBO development in the world. Nowadays, 88 national SAMBO federations are affiliated to the FIAS membership and 120 countries are developing SAMBO around the world. SAMBO is included into the program of the Asian, European and Central American Games. FIAS annually conducts numerous international events at all the continents, including the world championships, continental championships and the President’s Cups. FIAS is an active member of SportAccord, AIMS, FISU, AIPS, Peace and Sport and fully complies with the WADA code and regulation.

http://sambo-fias.org/

IOF - International Orienteering Federation

The IOF is the global governing body for the sport of orienteering. An orienteering competitor must visit a series of checkpoints in the shortest time possible using a detailed topographical map for navigation. The IOF governs 4 disciplines, Orienteering on foot (running), Ski Orienteering, Mountainbike Orienteering and Trail Orienteering. The IOF is an IOC recognized federation since 1977 and member of SportAccord, ARISF, IWGA and IMGA and has Memorandums of Understanding with FISU, CISM and ISF. The IOF has 70 member countries and orienteering is practiced globally by people of all ages.

www.orienteering.org

Malaysia Major Events

Malaysia Major Events (MME) is a division of Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), an agency under the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Malaysia (MoTAC). MME was established under the Government’s Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) to identify, promote, facilitate as well as support viable international events to be staged in Malaysia. With its main objective to enhance Malaysia’s economic growth and profile, MME is also tasked to identify and support major event bids for sports, arts, lifestyles and entertainment events and provide assistance to home-grown and home-hosted events in order to further strengthen Malaysia’s global appeal as the venue of choice for major events in the region. MME also acts as a conduit between the public and private sectors in ensuring seamless processes are achieved through synergistic relationships with diverse event stakeholders in staging successful events in Malaysia.

www.mymajorevents.com.my

MARSH

"World-class sport and events demand world-class advice. Events such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, World Championships and the role of Federations and Governing Bodies in sport have a complex risk profile. Marsh's Global Sports and Events Practice has experienced specialists who understand the risk management and insurance needs of this industry. With a continuing focus on risk management and the controls for safety and emergencies, effective event management is increasingly becoming a top focus and a significant concern for event owners and organizers. Our mission is to create and deliver integrated risk solutions and services that makes our sport and events clients more successful."

www.marsh.com

New Zealand Major Events

New Zealand Government www.majorevents.govt.nz

Nüssli Group Support AG

With its temporary event structures, NUSSLI ensures that sport, cultural and business events held throughout the world leave a lasting impression. Our product line includes temporary grandstands and arenas, stages, overlay and event structures, event halls, pavilions as well as exhibition and museum structures. Since the founding of the Swiss company in 1941, NUSSLI has been developing technologically advanced and proven construction systems which form the structural framework for all types and sizes. Every day, 450 specialized professionals in 20 locations throughout the world bring their in-depth know-how, innovative approaches and flexibility to the table as they go to work on multifaceted design and construction projects. Each year, NUSSLI designs and builds approximately 2,000 exceptional event structures throughout the world, on time, with a reliable standard of quality, and precisely tailored to clients' requirements. For more information, please visit www.nussli.com

www.nussli.com

Ocaq Scoring

As SMARTSCORING team, we fully realize the immense importance of data management and evaluation procedures for any sports competition event. Behind those few minutes or hours of competition there are years of training, diligent work, determination and commitment. Eliminating even the smallest possibility of error, providing the most accurate assessment tools, backed with the most innovative and contemporary equipment available – had been and always will be our passion. SMARTSCORING Games Support System provides inclusive, effective, efficient and flexible set of solutions, capable of meeting any expectations.

www.smartscoring.com

Rider Levett Bucknall

RLB is the leading supplier of Cost, Budget, Procurement and Contract Management services and advice in the major events and stadium/arena sector with considerable experience in both Overlay and Legacy construction. We are completely independent with 3,600 people across 120 offices around the world. We specialise in three areas:

1. BIDs - Cost advice and support for Cities / Federations bidding for international sporting events

2. OC's - Cost Management services for Organising Committees of Major International Sports Events

3. Stadium & Arena - Cost Management services for stadium and arena development projects

Please visit us on Stand 26 for more information

www.rlb.com

Russian International Olympic University

Russian International Olympic University (RIOU) is a research and educational center dedicated to sport business education. The University is based in Sochi - the host city for the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games – and offers educational programmes infused with Olympic values and experiences. RIOU’s activities cover the main aspects of sports education: venue and infrastructure management, competitions, mass communications, diplomacy and administration, and career management. We concentrate on training a new generation of effective sports executives for the Russian and international sports industry, the Olympic and Paralympic Movements.

www.olympicuniversity.ru

Sarasota County Sports Commission

A division of VISIT SARASOTA COUNTY, the Sarasota County Sports Commission’s mission is to generate economic impact to Sarasota County through sports tourism. From promoting our destination’s world class venues to facilitating the execution of a successful event, the SCSC is responsible for a variety of initiatives to make Sarasota County a premier sports destination. Through sales and marketing strategies, the SCSC works to attract new events in over 40 different sports on the state, national and international level. Typically serving as the principle organization for submitting bids, we act as the primary liaison between event organizers and community partners.

sarasotasports.org

Seoul National University

As part of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s ODA (Official Development Assistance) project, Dream Together offers an opportunity for developing countries to learn from Korea’s expertise and knowhow in sports it has acquired in the process of becoming one of the sporting powerhouses of the world. Dream Together consists of three programs: (1) educating sports administrators (through the Dream Together Master Program), (2) educating sports coaches, and (3) training invited athletes at the Jincheon National Training Center. The Dream Together project focuses on promoting sport development through educating and supporting those in countries where sport is underdeveloped.

http://dtm.snu.ac.kr/

Sport Event Denmark

Sport Event Denmark is the national Danish sports event organization. Established and supported by the Danish Government. The main objective is to help develop and promote sport, to attract and host major international sports events and congresses. Sport Event Denmark is primarily focused on sports that have a strong foundation within Denmark, either at the elite or sport for all level.

uk.sporteventdenmark.com

Swiss Federal Office of Sport FOSPO

The Federal Office of Sport FOSPO in Magglingen promotes sport and physical exercise in Switzerland and its positive, useful and necessary role in society. It is a centre for services, education and training for Swiss sport and a sport scientific centre of excellence. Furthermore it establishes optimum conditions for sports facilities of national importance. Our key objective for participating at SportAccord Convention is the promotion of Switzerland, which has a long tradition of, and considerable experience in, hosting major regular and one-off national and international sporting events in Switzerland.

www.baspo.admin.ch/

Trivandi

Trivandi is an international consultancy that provides planning, delivery and operations advice on major projects in the sport, leisure and events business. Trivandi was formed in 2013 by the senior team from the Venues and Infrastructure department of the London 2012 Organising Committee. Since forming the company we have operated on many international projects and events in 16 different countries, including Lima 2019, Expo 2020 Dubai, Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Ashgabat 2017 V Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games.

www.trivandi.com

UK Sport

UK Sport provides strategic investment to enable Great Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic sports and athletes to achieve their full medal winning potential. Our investment and support services cover:

Performance (Investment, Evaluation, Solutions)

Events (Investment, Bidding, Support)

International (Influence, Development)

Governance, Leadership, Financial Accounting

Science, Medicine and Technology (via the Home Nation Institutes)

http://www.uksport.gov.uk/

Visit Victoria

Visit Victoria is Victoria’s tourism and events company, responsible for tourism marketing and event attraction. Visit Victoria is a single, unified organisation, working to sell Victoria’s great strengths nationally and internationally.

http://corporate.visitvictoria.com/

Welsh Government

Wales is recognised as a consistently outstanding destination for Major Events. Amongst many others, Wales has previously hosted the Rugby World Cup 1999, RBS Six Nations matches, 2 Ashes Tests, FA Cup finals, British Speedway Grand Prix, 11 London 2012 Olympic Football matches, Ryder Cup 2010, Wales Rally GB, Extreme Sailing Series, ICC Champions Trophy, ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup, Rugby League World Cup 2013, IPC Athletics European Championship, The Senior Open 2014 and 8 Rugby World Cup 2015 matches, UCI Velothon Wales and World Half Marathon Championships. Future events secured include a UEFA Champions League Final, ICC Champions trophy 2017, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 and a stop-over of the Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18.