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The International Olympic Committee introduces the Olympism in Action Forum 5-6 October Buenos Aires, Argentina 1. About the Olympism in Action Forum 2. The Youth Olympic Games (YOG) 3. What is Olympism/ the Olympic Movement? 4. What is United By? 5. Olympism in Action Forum Programme 6. Speakers List 7. Backgrounders on themes discussed at the Forum a. Refugees and Sport b. Integrity in Sport c. The Fight Against Doping d. The Future of the Games e. Safeguarding from Harassment and Abuse in Sport f. Gender Equality g. Sustainability h. Sport and Human Rights i. Athlete Support 8. Social Media Guide 9. On-site Media Contacts 10. Floorplan 11. Press Announcements a. Leandro Erlich Installation ‘Ball Game’ b. World’s First Global Active Cities c. Olympism Made Visible 1 ABOUT THE OLYMPISM IN ACTION FORUM The role of sport in our world is more relevant today than ever before. By bringing together thousands of athletes and inspiring billions of viewers, the Olympic Games and the spirit of Olympism unite people around the world and promote peace in our society. To further the momentum of using sport for good, the International Olympic Committee is launching the first ever Olympism in Action Forum (OiAF). The Olympism in Action Forum will take place on 5 and 6 October, just before the Youth Olympic Games, an elite sporting event that convenes future generations of athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees to compete in a sports programme based on that of the Olympic Games. The juxtaposition of these two events will shine a spotlight on the fresh thinking and new trends in sport, promoting Olympism on a global stage. Four years on from the reforms adopted in the Olympic Agenda 2020 which signalled the start of a new chapter in the future of the Olympic Movement, the OiAF, one of the very recommendations of Olympic Agenda 2020, will bring together stakeholders from across the Olympic Movement and society to open new dialogues, discuss global challenges, and share innovative experiences and inspiring stories to further mobilise sport to create a better world. Conversations during the Forum will transpire through plenary debates, collaborative workshops, live interviews and constructive and interactive dialogues with a diverse group of speakers and guests. The Forum is expected to draw 1,600 participants including athletes, International Federations, National Olympic Committees, business partners, UN agencies, NGOs, governments, private and public-sector leaders, academics, the media, and artists. Advancing the role of sport in society is a team effort, strengthened by an open exchange of diverse and innovative perspectives. Let’s come together and use sport to effect positive change around the world. IOC President Thomas Bach: “The Olympism in Action Forum is one of the results of Olympic Agenda 2020 where we said we want to open our windows and doors. We want to listen to society and to understand how the world sees us, rather than us telling the world how they should see us. Following the Forum, we will assess all of the contributions, learn from them and implement a number of hopefully innovative ideas.” 2 THE YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES (YOG) WHAT? The Youth Olympic Games are an elite sporting event for young people from all over the world. The YOG is an event distinct from other youth sports events, as it also integrates a unique Culture and Education Programme (CEP), based around five main themes: Olympism, Social Responsibility, Skills Development, Expression and Well-being and Healthy Lifestyles. The sports programme is based on that of the Olympic Games, with 28 sports featured on the summer programme and seven on the winter programme. In addition, the programme also includes exciting new disciplines and formats, such as 3-on-3 basketball, ice hockey skills challenge and mixed gender and mixed National Olympic Committee (NOC) events. Away from the field of play and through a variety of fun and interactive activities, workshops and team-building exercises, the CEP gives the participating athletes the opportunity to learn about the Olympic values, explore other cultures and develop the skills to grow as true ambassadors of their sport. WHO? The Youth Olympic Games aim to bring together talented young athletes aged from 15 to 18 from around the world. At YOG Buenos Aires 2018, all 206 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) will participate. The Summer Youth Olympic Games feature over 3,500 athletes and are held over a 12-day period, while the Winter Youth Olympic Games feature over 1,100 athletes and last 10 days. Non-athlete participants, namely the Young Reporters, Young Change Makers, Ambassadors and Athlete Role Models, are also an integral part of the Youth Olympic Games experience. WHEN? Just like the Olympic Games, the Youth Olympic Games are held every four years. The first summer edition was held in Singapore from 14 to 26 August 2010, and the first winter edition was held in Innsbruck, Austria, from 13 to 22 January 2012. The second Summer Youth Olympic Games were held in Nanjing, China, in August 2014 and the second Winter Youth Olympic Games took place in Lillehammer, Norway, in February 2016. The third Summer Youth Olympic Games will be held in Buenos Aires in Argentina in 2018, immediately following the Olympism in Action Forum. All Forum participants are invited to the YOG Opening Ceremonies on 6 October 2018. 3 WHAT IS OLYMPISM / THE OLYMPIC MOVEMENT? Olympism is more than the Games, more than the Olympians. It is a philosophy of life that brings together sport with culture and education for the benefit of humanity. The spirit of Olympism lives well beyond the Olympic Games. It is defined by a set of values that inspire and connect people around the globe to build a better world through sport, 365 days a year. It is the coaches, volunteers, ground staff, early morning risers, parents that drive the team to practice, athletes, teachers, community workers and everything in-between. The people that make sport happen every day for themselves, their families, friends and communities. It is the power of the Olympic values - Excellence, Friendship and Respect - in every part of life to deliver a better world now and for generations to come. To learn about some of the individuals who are united by these values and putting Olympism into action everyday, visit Olympic.org/olympism-in-action/united-by-olympism We are all United By Olympism. WHAT IS UNITED BY? Sport has the power to unite regardless of age, gender, religion, nationality, ability. It unites us through passion, teamwork, commitment, loss and victory. It unites by creating a shared well-being of body and mind. We are United By sport. United By celebrates the power of Olympism to have a lasting positive impact on people’s well-being – physically, mentally and socially – every day. It shows the values of Olympism and the global community it creates, building lifelong friendships and fostering mutual respect amongst all. We are United By qualities that transcend borders, qualities that make us human. Terms that we believe we are all United By include: Excellence Friendship Respect Progress Peace Purpose Diversity Inspiration Legacy Tolerance Movement Passion Equality Courage Goals Hope Determination Action Perseverance Love Fair-play Family Sportsmanship 4 OLYMPISM IN ACTION FORUM PROGRAMME To access any photos taken during the event, please visit flickr.com/photos/IOCmedia To access any footage taken during the event, please visit IOCnewsroom.com Please note that this programme is not final, and a final one will be provided on the day. As well, attendance at the high demand ‘working zone’ sessions will be on a first come first serve basis due to space limitations. 5 Programme *All titles, times, formats and speakers are subject to change 11 September 2018 Friday 5 October 2018 7:30 – 9:00 Registration & Breakfast 9:00 – 9:25 REMARKS: Opening Session 9:25 – 9:40 INTERVIEW: The Power of the Olympic Truce 9:40 – 10:20 PANEL: Women in Sport 10:20 – 11:00 PANEL: Combatting Doping in Sport: A Battle Worth Fighting 11:00 – 11:30 Networking Coffee Break 11:30 – 12:50 Working Zone 1A: Protecting Athletes: Working Zone 1B: Protecting Athletes: 4 sessions in Considerations on Doping & Fair Play Education & Deterrence parallel Working Zone 2: Sports Betting & Match-Fixing Working Zone 3: Prevention of Harassment & Abuse in Sport Working Zone 4: Social Inclusion & Cohesive Societies 12:50 – 14:00 Networking Lunch 14:00 – 15:20 Working Zone 5: Active Cities & Healthy Societies 4 sessions in Working Zone 6A: Economics, Legacy & Working Zone 6B: Spotlight on Paris parallel the New Norm: Debate 2024 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games Working Zone 7: Sustainability Through Sport Working Zone 8: Generating Social Change Through Sport 15:20 – 15:45 Networking Coffee Break 15:45 – 16:35 PANEL: Hosting the Olympic Games: City Perspectives 16:35 – 16:50 SPARK TALK: Fighting for the Right to Play Sport 16:50 – 17:35 PANEL: Integrity of Institutions: Combatting Corruption in Sport 17:45 – 18:45 Awards Ceremony 19:00 – 21:00 Cultural Evening 2 Saturday 6 October 2018 9:00 – 10:30 Working Zone 9A: Sport as a Human Working Zone 9B: Sport & Human 4 sessions in Right Rights parallel Working Zone 10: Education & Skill-Building Through Sport Working Zone 11: Fan of the Future Working Zone 12A: New Frontiers: Working Zone 12B: New Frontiers: Esports Urbanisation of Sports 10:30 – 11:00 Networking Coffee Break 11:00 – 11:20 INTERVIEW: YOG 2018: Spotlight on Buenos Aires 11:20 – 11:35 SPARK TALK: