Play the Game 2013

Play the Game 2013. ICSSPE partner session: Managing conflicting agendas: profit, participation or performance? Thursday 31 October 2013, 11:30-13:00 Chair: Margeret Talbot (UK) Speakers: Part 1: Koen Breedveld, Director, Mulier Institute (NL) Karen Petry, Researcher, German Sport University Cologne (GER) James M. Dorsey, Academic, journalist, syndicated columnist, blogger, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies / Institute of Fan Culture / The Turbulant World of Middle East Soccer (SGP/GER/MAR) Part 2: James M. Dorsey, Academic, journalist, syndicated columnist, blogger, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies / Institute of Fan Culture / The Turbulant World of Middle East Soccer (SGP/GER/MAR) Ben Weinberg, Manager Services, International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE) (GER) Margaret Talbot, Professor, President, International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE) (UK) Panel discussion Q&A

Play the Game 2013. Parallel session: Four EU Projects on sports governance share results and experiences. Wednesday 30 October 2013, 14:15-16:00 Chair: Michael Groll (GER) Speakers: Arnout Geeraert, PhD Student, KU Leuven (BEL). Mathias van Baelen, Project manager, European Olympic Committees EU Office (BEL). Mogens Kirkeby, President, International Sport and Culture Association (DEN). Mikkel Larsen, Governance Officer, Sport & Recration Alliance (DEN). Ben Shave, Development officer, Supporters Direct (UK). Michael Mrkonjic, PhD Student, Swiss Graduate School of Public Administration (SUI). Panel discussion, Q&A

Play the Game 2013. Parallel session: Mega-events and lost legacies Wednesday 30 October 2013, 11.30-13:00 Chair: Kimberly Schimmel (US) Speakers: Søren Bang, Editor, Danish Institute for Sports Studies (DEN). Harry Arne Solberg, Professor, Trondheim Business School (NOR). Trish Audit, Director, Oxford Major Projects (UK). Eamonn Molloy, Fellow in Management Studies, University of Oxford (UK). Francisco Pinheiro, Post-doctoral researcher, University of Coimbra (POR). Jan Haut, Lecturer and researcher, Goethe University (GER). Panel discussion, Q&A

Play the Game 2013. Parallel session: Rethink sports arhitecture and spaces for physical activity. Tuesday 29 October 2013, 14:15-16:00 Chair: Ditte Toft (DEN). Speakers: Jens-Ole Jensen, Head of Unit, PhD, Knowledge Centre for Child and Youth Culture, VIA University College (DEN). Remco Hoekman, Senior Researcher, Mulier Institue (NED). Laura Munch, Development consultant, The Danish Foundation for Culture and Sports Facilities (DEN). Peter Forsberg, Analyst, Danish Institute for Sports Studies (DEN). Jens Alm, Analyst, Danish Institute for Sports Studies (DEN) Panel discussion, Q&A

Play the Game 2013. Parallel session: Action for Good Governance in International Sports Organisations. Tuesday 29 October 2013, 11:30-13:00 Chair: Arnout Geeraert (BEL) Speakers: Frank van Eekeren, Senior Consultant, Utrecht University (NED). Michael Groll, Researcher, German Sport University Cologne (GER). Arnout Geeraert, PhD Student, KU Leuven (BEL). Panel discussion, Q&A

Play the Game 2013. Play the Game Award 2013 Speakers: Jens Sejer Andersen, International director, Play the Game (DEN). Søren Riiskjær, Vice-chairman of the board, Play the Game / Danish Institute for Sports Studies (DEN). And Play the Game Award 2013 winner: Richard W. Pound, Former WADA President, IOC Member, International Olympic Committee (CAN).

Play the Game 2013. Opening session: Stepping up for democracy in sport. Monday 28 October 2013, 13:30-15.00 Chair: Henrik H. Brandt (DEN) Speakers: Part 1: Johs. Poulsen, Chairman of the board, Play the Game / Danish Institute for Sports Studies (DEN). Marc Perera Christensen, Alderman, Department of Culture and Citizens' Services, City of Aarhus (DEN). Part 2: Morten Løkkegaard, MEP, Vice-Chair, The European Parliament's Commitee on Culture and Education (DEN). Arnout Geeraert, PhD Student, KU Leuven (BEL). Mario Cismek, former professional footballer (CRO). Q&A for Mario Cismek

Play the Game 2013. Opening session: Stepping up for democracy in sport. Monday 28 October 2013, 13:30-15.00 Chair: Henrik H. Brandt (DEN) Speakers: Part 1: Johs. Poulsen, Chairman of the board, Play the Game / Danish Institute for Sports Studies (DEN). Marc Perera Christensen, Alderman, Department of Culture and Citizens' Services, City of Aarhus (DEN). Part 2: Morten Løkkegaard, MEP, Vice-Chair, The European Parliament's Commitee on Culture and Education (DEN). Arnout Geeraert, PhD Student, KU Leuven (BEL). Mario Cismek, former professional footballer (CRO). Q&A for Mario Cismek

Play the Game 2013. Open forum: Sport as a development factor Parallel session. Thursday 31 October 2013, 14:15-16:00 Chair: Lau Tofft (DEN) Speakers: Part 1: Bonita Mersiades, Writer, Freelance (AUS). Pamela Boteler, President, WomenCAN International (USA). Dawood Hashem, PhD, Abu Dhabi Education council (ARE). Nova Alexander, Co-founder/ Executive Director, Sacred Sports Foundation Inc. (LCA). Kurt Wachter, Coordinator, FairPlay-VIDC (AUT). Part 2: David Hindley, Subject Leader for Sports Education/Senior Lecturer, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University (UK). Charlie Raeburn, Independent sports consultant, Edinburgh (GBR). Panel discussion, Q&A

Play the Game 2013. Open forum: Sport as a development factor Parallel session. Thursday 31 October 2013, 14:15-16:00 Chair: Lau Tofft (DEN) Speakers: Part 1: Bonita Mersiades, Writer, Freelance (AUS). Pamela Boteler, President, WomenCAN International (USA). Dawood Hashem, PhD, Abu Dhabi Education council (ARE). Nova Alexander, Co-founder/ Executive Director, Sacred Sports Foundation Inc. (LCA). Kurt Wachter, Coordinator, FairPlay-VIDC (AUT). Part 2: David Hindley, Subject Leader for Sports Education/Senior Lecturer, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University (UK). Charlie Raeburn, Independent sports consultant, Edinburgh (GBR). Panel discussion, Q&A

Play the Game 2013. Sports participation: A lost cause for sports organisations? Main session. Wednesday 30 October 2013, 16:30-18:15 Chair: Koen Breedveld (NED) Speakers: Koen Breedveld, Director, Mulier Institute (NED). Yves le Lostecque, Head of Unit, EU - Sports Unit (BEL). Hanne Vandermeerschen, PhD Student, University of Leuven, Belgium, Policy in Sports and Physical Activity Research Group (BEL). Guy Osborn, Professor, University of Westminster, Westminster Law School (UK). Steve Greenfield, Head of Department, Westminster Law School (UK). Trygve Buch Laub, Analyst, Danish Institute for Sports Studies (DEN). Eduardo Uhle, Programme Officer, SESC (Servicio Social do Comércio) (BRA). Panel discussion, Q&A

Play the Game 2013. Sports media research: Beyond the International Sports Press Survey 2011 Parallel session. Wednesday 30 October 2013, 11:30-13:00 Chairs: Thomas Horky (GER) and Joerg-Uwe Nieland (GER) Speakers: Thomas Horky, Professor, Macromedia University of Applied Sciences (GER) and Joerg-Uwe Nieland, Senior reseacher and lecturer, German Sport University (GER). Tatiane Hilgemberg, PhD Student, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Communication (BRA). Ditte Toft, Analyst, Danish Institute for Sports Studies (Idan) (DEN). Peter English, PhD Student, University of the Sunshine Coast, Faculty of Arts and Business (AUS). Panel discussion, Q&A

Play the Game 2013. Europe on the run 2: The front runners of mass sport events Wednesday 30 October 2013, 14:15-16:00 Chair: Trygve Laub (DEN). Speakers: Peter Brix, Journalist, Danish Federation for Company Sport (DEN). Jakob Larsen, Director, Danish Athletics Federation (DEN). Aleksandra Gryciuk, Project manager, Institute for Eastern Studies (POL). Finn Lyck, Event Director, Sport Aarhus Events (DEN). Panel discussion, Q&A

Play the Game 2013. Social media: How do they change sport? Thursday 31 October 2013, 11:30-13:00 Chairs: Thomas Horky (GER) and Jörg-Uwe Nieland (GER) Speakers: Thomas Horky, Professor, Macromedia University of Applied Sciences (GER). Roy Panagiotopoulou, Professor, University of Athens, Communication and Media Studies (GRE). Christoph Grimmer, Lecturer journalism programme, Institute of Sports Science, University of Tübingen (GER). Joerg-Uwe Nieland, Senior reseacher and lecturer, German Sport University (GER). Steve Menary, Freelance journalist, lecturer, World Soccer/Southampton Solent University (GER). Panel discussion, Q&A

Play the Game 2013. Anti-doping: Saving sport, sacrificing athletes? Tuesday 29 October 2013, 11:30-13:00 Chair: Peter Forsberg (DEN) Speakers: Gerhard Treutlein, Professor, Heidelberg University of Education (GER). Nils Zurawski, University of Hamburg (GER). Daniel Westmattelmann and Marcel Goelden, Research Assistants, University of Münster (GER). Herman Ram, Director, Anti-Doping Authority Netherlands (NED). Leviathen Hendricks, Member, Federation of Gay Games, External Affairs and International Development Committees (USA/UK). Lassi Jyrkkiö, PhD Student, Lawyer, University of Helsinki (FIN). Panel discussion, Q&A

Play the Game 2013. Europe on the run 1: Who can catch the runners? Wednesday 30 October 2013, 11:30-13:00 Chair: Koen Breedveld (BEL) Speakers: Jeroen Scheerder, Associate Professor, KU Leuven, (BEL). Hanna Vehmas, Senior Lecturer, University of Jyväskylä, (FIN). Mette Lykke, Co-founder and CEO, Endomondo.dk (DEN). Peter Forsberg, Analyst, Danish Institute for Sports Studies (DEN). Leonidas Petrides, Lecturer, University of Debrecen (HUN) Panel discussion, Q&A

Play the Game 2013. Parallel session: Nordic Sports Law Conference (2): Combating match-fixing in Nordic sport. Tuesday 29 October 2013, 14.15-16:00 Chairs: Jens Evald (DEN) / Lars Halgreen (DEN) Speakers: Mads Boesen, Legal Adviser, National Olympic Committee and Sports Confederation of Denmark (DIF) (DEN). Morten Johnsen, Legal Adviser, Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports (NOR). Petri Heikkinen, Senior Adviser, Legislation, VALO Finnish Sports Confederation (FIN). Panel discussion, Q&A.

Play the Game 2013. Plenary session: Global outlook: Who holds the keys to the future of sport? Thursday 31 October 2013, 16:00-18:30 Chairs: Henrik H. Brandt (DEN), Mogens Kirkeby (DEN) Speakers: Jens Weinreich, Journalist and blogger, www.jensweinreich.de (GER). James M. Dorsey, Journalist, columnist and blogger, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies / Institute of Fan Culture / The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer (SNG/GER/MAR). Margaret Talbot, Professor, President,International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (UK). Niels Nygaard, President, National Olympic Committee and Sports Confederation of Denmark (DIF) (DEN). Panel discussion, Q&A

Play the Game 2013. Parallel session: Mega-events and discrimination Thursday 31 October 2013, 11:30-13:00 Chair: Tolga Senel (TUR) Speakers: Osasu Obayiuwana, Associate Editor, NewAfrican (NGA) Javier Szlifman, Journalist and researcher, www.pelotaafuera.blogspot.com (ARG) Leviathen Hendricks, Member, Federation of Gay Games, External Affairs and International Development Committees (USA/UK) Elizaveta Zhuk, PhD Student, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Law Faculty (RUS) Discussion, Q&A

Play the Game 2013. Main session: Sochi 2014: Winter Games with a political touch. Wednesday 30 October 2013, 16:30-18:15 Chair: Christer Ahl (SWE/USA) Speakers: Andreas Selliaas, Independent researcher & blogger, http://sportensuutholdeligeletthet.blogspot.no/ (NOR) Alexey Konov, Head of Division, Anti-Corruption Division of the Russia's G20 Expert Council (RUS) Dmitry Tugarin, Executive Director, RIA Novosti (RUS) Jean-Paul Marthoz, Senior Adviser, Committee to Protect Journalists (BEL) Discussion, Q&A