PEACE AND SPORT MIDDLE-EAST FORUM 2023

Event Agenda

October 18, 2023
09:00
WELCOMING AND OPENING SPEECHES
H.S.H. PrinceAlbert II of MonacoH.R.H. Prince Abdulazizbin Turki Al Faisal (Minister of Sport)
09:20
SESSION 1 - VISION 2030 : SPORT IN SAUDI ARABIA
Sport is a national priority in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a crucial component of Vision 2030 and its Quality of Life Program launched in 2018. But how is this ambition translated into concrete actions within the country? High-level Saudi decision-makers will present iconic initiatives and preliminary results.
TurkyBen Ouadah (General Manager of Sport Sector and Development)H.H. Prince FahadBin Jalawi (Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee)AdwaBint Abdulrahman Al-Arifi (Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee)JerryInzerillo (Diriyah)JanPaterson (NEOM)
09:50
SESSION 2 - SPORT FOR GENDER EQUALITY: WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT
Increasing the participation of girls and women in peace-through-sport programs, competitions, and sports professions directly contributes to building more inclusive societies. This round table will illustrate policies, programs, and initiatives that play a significant role in advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls through sport, highlighting how it can help address inequalities, combat prejudices, and challenge gender stereotypes.
LamaAl Fozan (Saudi Athlete Committee)AsmaAljasser (Saudi Cycling Federation)H.R.H. Princess DelayelBint Nahar Al Saud (Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee)TeglaLoroupe (Peace and Sport)XavierMalenfer (FIA)AyaMedani (Peace and Sport)
11:00
COFFEE BREAK
11:10
SESSION 3 - CHAMPION ON AND OFF THE FIELD: THE JOURNEY OF NADIA NADIM
Anne-Laure BonnetNadiaNadim (UNESCO Champion for Girls and Women's Education)
11:20
SESSION 4 - SPORT FOR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT: FROM KIDS TO YOUNG LEADERS
With over half of the Kingdom's citizens under 25, the youth represent a catalyst for innovation, ideas, and progress. To what extent can sport empower them with lifelong skills and foster their leadership abilities? This panel of speakers will demonstrate how young individuals can become impactful changemakers through sport-based capacity-building tools.
HuseinA. Alireza, OLY, (KSA Rowing team)DunyaAbutaleb (KSA Champion)RashaAlkhamis (Saudi Arabia Boxing Federation)H.R.H Prince KhaledBin Alwaleed (Saudi Sports for All Federation)
12:10
SESSION 5 - CULTURE OF PEACE THROUGH SPORT: BEST PRACTICES FROM THE FIELD
Teaching peace through sport relies primarily on the women and men who implement grassroots, national, and international programs. In this session, we will meet them as they share their stories and best practices using sport as a simple and powerful tool adjusted to the needs of the field. They will also provide recommendations for optimizing the use of sport for peace.
H.H. Princess AbeerAl SaudCheickCisse (Peace and Sport)MutazEssa Barshim (Peace and Sport)GersonFlorez (Cop Colombia)MarlèneHarnois (Peace and Sport)RohiniMukherjee (Naandi Foundation)VenusteNiyongabo (Fondation Venuste Niyongabo)
13:00
LUNCH BREAK
14:30
SESSION 6 - PEACE THROUGH SPORT: WHEN THE MYTH BECOMES REALITY
Special session in collaboration with the Permanent Secretariat of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates. How does the peace community envision the contribution of sport to building peaceful coexistence and harmonious living? During this high-level interview, an inspirational Nobel Peace Laureate will share his insights.
YasirAl SaggafKailashSatyarthi (2014)
14:50
SESSION 7 - LIVING TOGETHER: THE MAJOR ROLE OF FOOTBALL
How can the power and influence of sport help achieve coexistence and peace? Prominent institutions from the football community and football legends will share their approaches to building a culture of peace through dialogue.
Nasser Al Khater (FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022)SamiAl-JaberAnne-Laure BonnetMichaelEmenalo (Saudi Pro League)
15:40
SESSION 8 - MAJOR SPORTING EVENTS: LEGACY AND SOCIAL IMPACT
ajor sporting events can have various positive impacts on individuals, communities, and the host nation's economy. They can serve as a catalyst for social inclusion, development, community pride, and engagement. This session will present the experiences, lessons learned, and long-term effects of hosting major sporting events, as well as the ambitions and challenges faced by event organizers.
ChungwonChoue (World Taekwondo)BallaDieye (Peace and Sport)LayneRobinson (Commonwealth Secretariat)Seung MinRyu (Table Tennis Olympic Champion)HoneyThalijeh (Peace and Sport)
16:10
Coffee break
16:30
PEACE AND SPORT AWARDS 2023