OUR SPORT IS FOR EVERYONE

Ready to build a sports culture where everyone truly belongs?

Sport does not exist in isolation. From grassroots clubs to elite federations, our fields, courts, and pools reflect society’s biggest challenges: from social safety and aggression to inclusion, accessibility, and gender diversity. Moving the needle requires more than good intentions; it takes concrete policy and proven, decisive action.

Join fellow municipalities, federations, and sports clubs at the OUR SPORT IS FOR EVERYONE (OSE) conference. Funded by the European Commission (CERV) and led by the Erasmus School of Philosophy alongside key Dutch sports pioneers (including NOC*NSF, Gemeente Rotterdam, and the KNHB), this event is where theory meets the field.

Why Attend?

• Actionable Insights: Dive into real-world case studies from our innovative Living Labs. Learn how organisations are actively dismantling discrimination and strengthening social safety.
• Scalable Blueprints: Walk away with practical tools to scale these inspiring initiatives into your own community, federation, or club.
• An Elite Sport Experience: Network on the move! For just €35 per person, our entire delegation will walk to the nearby stadium to experience the thrill of the FIH Hockey World Cup firsthand. Your ticket includes three blockbuster matches: the Dutch Women's team, the Dutch Men's Quarterfinals, and the inspiring FIH Para Hockey World Cup ID Finals.

Hear the firsthand experiences shaping a more resilient sporting culture and catch the excitement of world-class live sport while you do it!

Concept Programme

📢 Major Keynotes Announced Soon! We are bringing in top-tier industry changemakers and sports icons. Follow the OSE LinkedIn page for the big reveals over the coming weeks!

Please note: This is a concept schedule. The speaker lineup and exact timings are subject to change.

• 09:30 - 10:00 | Welcome & Warm-up
• 10:00 - 10:45 | Mystery Keynote I
• 10:45 - 11:45 | Living Lab Testimonials (Round 1): Real Stories, real data. A deep dive into actual case studies tackling social safety, inclusion and anti-racism.
• 11:45 - 12:30 | Networking Lunch Fuel up and swap ideas. Look out for our curated conversation starters to get the brainwaves and connections flowing.
• 12:30 - 13:30 | Living Lab Testimonials (Round 2): On-the-ground breakthroughs in niche cultures, gender empowerment and parasport.
• 13:30 - 14:15 |Mystery Keynote II
• 14:15 - 15:00 |Mystery Keynote III
• 15:00 | Group Walk to the Stadium
• 15:00 - 16:15 | Live Action: Men's World Cup Quarterfinals (Match 1)
• 16:15 - 16:45 |Third-Half Networking (Drinks at the Stadium Concourse)
• 16:45 - 17:30 | The Showcase: FIH Para Hockey World Cup ID Finals: The ultimate highlight of disability sports. Witness elite athletes compete for world glory.
• 17:30 - 18:00 | Overtime Drinks
• 18:00 - 19:15 | World Cup Hockey: Men's Quarterfinals: Cheer on the Dutch National Team alongside your new connections!