Denmark and DGI to host MOVE Congress 2025
The suspense surrounding the next MOVE Congress location did not last long on the final day of this year’s event, as ISCA made a surprise reveal at the closing that the next host will be DGI in Denmark in 2025. The MOVE Congress 2025 is set to coincide with the Danish Presidency of the Council […]
Grassroots Esports debate turned into a hot seat for panellists!
The third day of the MOVE Congress 2023 brought various insightful discussions, masterclasses, debates and talks touching upon topics such as placemaking, mental health, digitalisation and a healthy childhood. It also invited participants to step out of their cosy comfort-zones and open their minds to the virtual arena of (grassroots) esports. In the landscape of […]
Cracking the code for a healthy childhood in a tech-driven world
In a world dominated by technology and a sedentary lifestyle, the task to ensure every child has the opportunity to enjoy a healthy childhood has never been more pressing. At the MOVE Congress on 17 November, Helen Vost from Youth Sport Trust International moderated a one hour and 30-minute masterclass about the ‘FUNdamentals of a […]
Shaping up for the digital age: AI implications and opportunities for the non-profit sport sector
The MOVE Congress 2023 workshop ‘Fit for the digital age’ was a fun-filled hour and a half of learning the basics of artificial intelligence (AI) and how non-profit sport organisations can benefit from its different capabilities. Led by Lucy Mills, founder of Ready Sport Global (READY), Markus Schwaiger, former ISCA Youth Officer and tour guide […]
Inspiring movement at all ages: Joël Kruisselbrink and Azmi Alubeid open their idea treasure chest for aged care workers
A leaf blower, a wheelchair and a beach ball. As a conference organiser, we typically get some unusual requests for speaker props, but these (and the combination of them that unfolded) could be among the most eccentric requests we’ve ever had. Not to mention the mystery surrounding them – how would Friday afternoon’s MOVE Congress […]
Eight golden rules from experts in placemaking and repurposing facilities for active lifestyles
Placemaking is an art. It is design. And it is integral to how we experience the spaces in which we move around every day. The MOVE Congress dedicated a full track on 17 November to exploring what placemaking is and how it can help cities to create attractive, safe and active public “rooms”. Urban design […]
How to beat fear and stigma and become an office ally for mental health: Barbara Brennan
If you’re at work and your computer shuts down without warning, you might turn to your IT expert for help. What would they say? Would they immediately give you advice on how to fix it, or would they start asking some questions? This might sound a bit off-topic when it comes to recapping a workshop […]
A deep dive into the Icehearts approach to supporting children’s mental and physical wellbeing
In the (post-)COVID era, approximately 20-25% of youth are suffering from mental health problems and, when combined with the persistent trend of insufficient physical activity among 80% of adolescents, this poses a significant threat to the health and well-being of children and youth. But wait, there’s good news – an initiative called Icehearts is leading […]
