SportAccord Convention 2026: Event Schedule taking shape in Baku
05 Feb 2026 10:03

SportAccord today announced that the SportAccord Convention in Baku, scheduled for May of this year, has been postponed to a later date to ensure the best possible experience for the host and participants. SportAccord remains fully committed to hosting an edition of the SportAccord Convention in Baku, recently named World Capital of Sport, and an announcement on the rearranged dates will be made in due course.
SportAccord President Prof. Dr. Uğur Erdener said:
“We are grateful to our partners in Azerbaijan and the city of Baku for their flexibility and continued commitment to hosting the SportAccord Convention. We have no doubt they will host an exceptional edition of this special event when the time is right.”
Azerbaijan’s Minister of Youth and Sports, H.E. Farid Gayibov said:
“Azerbaijan has proven itself to be a safe and reliable partner to sport’s stakeholders. We have no doubt that the SportAccord Convention in Baku will showcase this capability and ensure the ideal setting for discussions which will shape the future of sport. We look forward to welcoming the world’s sports leaders on their road to the next Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
SportAccord is also finalising plans for an exciting programme of initiatives later in the year, including the IF Forum, with further updates to follow in the coming weeks.
With SportAccord in advanced discussions with a number of world-class cities regarding future editions of the Convention, the organisation expects to be able to soon announce host locations for the coming years.
About the SportAccord Convention
The SportAccord Convention brings together over 1,700 leaders and decision-makers from more than 120 International Federations, the IOC, global sports organisations, host cities and business leaders.
It offers an unparalleled platform for sports leaders to connect, share insights and explore new opportunities within a single event. The Convention features:
Official meetings of International Federations and major sports organisations
Networking events that bring together key players from across the sports world
A dedicated exhibition space for cities, regions, and businesses
A thought-provoking conference programme featuring global sports leaders
About SportAccord
SportAccord is a sports event organisation based in Lausanne, Switzerland, governed by stakeholders representing both Olympic and non-Olympic International Federations.
Its mission is to promote and protect the common interests of its members, assisting them in achieving their global objectives and facilitating knowledge-sharing across the international sports community.
Visit SportAccord.sport for more information.
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After years of growing, Yutang Sports, with a comprehensive media and marketing promotion system, is now dedicating to reporting sports business and marketing trends, providing sports business news, analysis, and exclusive data reports in both Chinese and English. Having been cooperated with top-level domestic and international sports summits, Yutang Sports is opening a window for Chinese sports industry to embrace the world.
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