Join the European Online Conference “Building a Sustainable Sport Workforce: New Approaches to Sport Employment”

What have we learned about sport employment in Europe, and how can these insights help build a more sustainable sport workforce?

On Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 11:00 CET, the IN-FORMS project partners invite sport organisations, employers, employees and professionals from across Europe to join the European Online Conference Building a Sustainable Sport Workforce: New Approaches to Sport Employment.

Over the course of the IN-FORMS project, partners from across Europe have worked together to gain a better understanding of employment in the sport sector. The project has explored the challenges facing the sport workforce, identified opportunities for professionalisation and developed practical resources to support sport organisations and professionals.

During this 90-minute online conference, the key findings, outcomes and practical resources from the IN-FORMS project will be presented and shared with the European sport sector.

From research findings to practical resources

What is the current state of sport employment in Europe? Which challenges and opportunities will shape the future of the sport workforce? And how can sport organisations use the outcomes of INFORMS in practice?

The conference will provide an accessible overview of the main results of the project. Participants will hear about the key findings on sport employment in Europe and will be introduced to the IN-FORMS Toolkit for Sport Employers and Workers, as well as guides to using non-traditional forms of employment. Practical case studies will demonstrate how innovation in employment can be applied within the sport sector.

The conference will conclude by bringing together the main lessons and solutions for building a stronger and more sustainable sport workforce across Europe.

Programme

11:00–11:10 | Welcome & Setting the Scene
Introduction to the conference, the IN-FORMS project and the context of sport employment in Europe.

11:10–11:25 | Professionalising the Sport Workforce: Challenges and Opportunities for the Future
A keynote opening speech by Marc Elffers (Executive Director of Werkgevers in de Sport) on the development and professionalisation of the European sport workforce.

11:25–11:40 | The State of Sport Employment in Europe: Key Findings from IN-FORMS
Presentation of the most important findings from the INFORMS project and what they tell us about employment in the European sport sector.

11:40–12:00 | Solutions for Building a Sustainable Workforce and introducing the IN-FORMS Toolkit, Roadmaps & Expert Hub
Bringing together the main outcomes of IN-FORMS and the solutions that can contribute to a stronger and more sustainable European sport workforce.

12:00–12:15 | Case Study: Employment Innovation in Practice
A practical example showing how new approaches to employment can be applied within the sport sector.

12:15–12:25 | Interactive Audience Reflection
An opportunity for participants to reflect on the results and consider what the findings could mean for their own organisation or context.

12:25–12:30 | Closing
Final conclusions and key takeaways from the conference and the INFORMS project.

Discover what INFORMS can offer your organisation

The conference is relevant for anyone involved in employment and workforce development in the sport sector, including sport organisations, employers, HR professionals, policymakers, educational organisations and other stakeholders.

In just 90 minutes, participants will gain an overview of the most important insights and outcomes from the INFORMS project and discover practical resources that can be used to support the further development of employment in sport.

INFORMS European Online Conference
Building a Sustainable Sport Workforce: New Approaches to Sport Employment

Date: Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Time: 11:00–12:30 CET
Location: Online (Microsoft Teams)

IN-FORMS Partnership