2014 fina world aquatics convention
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The FINA World Aquatics Convention is a platform for the global Aquatics family and business leaders to come together to network and share best practices, to encourage greater engagement in aquatic sports and elite performance across all FINA disciplines.TRANSCRIPT
World Aquatics Convention29 November – 1 December 2014, Doha (QAT)
Advancing Aquatics
“It is my great pleasure to introduce the 3rd FINA World Aquatics Convention, taking place from 29 November – 1 December 2014 in Doha, Qatar.
The Convention will develop strategies and strengthen relationships whilst creating business opportunities that will enhance the image of Aquatics.
I look forward to welcoming you to the 3rd FINA World Aquatics Convention. Together we will make our sport stronger.” ports more important worldwide!”
Dr Julio C. Maglione
FINA President
Message from FINA President
What is the World Aquatics Convention?
Our aims:
• Assist national, regional and local governments understand the benefits of Aquatic sports.
• Help the transfer of industry knowledge to achieve high performance in grassroots and elite events.
• Facilitate innovation and support new technologies across all FINA disciplines.
• Maintain excellent relationships between FINA, its National Federations and the international Aquatics family.
• Increase the international media coverage of Aquatic sports.
A platform on which the global Aquatics family
and business leaders can meet to network,
share best practices, encourage engagement
in Aquatic sports, and boost elite performance
in FINA disciplines.
New for 2014
• Aquatics Demonstration Zone
• FINA Extraordinary Congress
• Leads directly onto the Doha 2014 FINA World
Championships (25m)
What Happens?
Aquatics Conference
International Aquatics Exhibition
FINA Golden Coaches Clinic
Extensive networking and social
programme
Share knowledge and discuss best
practice at our Aquatics Conference
Who Attends?
204 National Swimming Federations
Organizing Committees of FINA Events
150+ World Class Swim Coaches
Plus…
• International swimwear and apparel brands
• Leaders in analysis and performance
• Leaders in facility design and infrastructure
• Elite Aquatic venues and training camps
• Host cities of international Aquatic events
• Event industry partners and suppliers
Promote your brand and host 40+
meetings at our exhibition
View a list of our 2012 Organisations
and Exhibitors.
Benefits of Attending
• Position your organisation at the forefront of international Aquatics
• Meet with the senior decision makers
• Share knowledge at our engaging Aquatics Conference
• Tell your story and promote your brand directly to key influencers in Aquatics
• Consolidate your costs by meeting multiple international partners at our Convention.
• Keep up to date with industry trends
• Increase your sales pipeline and accelerate your business objectives
• Demonstrate your support to the international Aquatics movement
• Official Convention Top Partner
• Exhibitor
• Delegate
How Can I Participate?
What Our Attendees Say
“The event provided us with a great opportunity to position
ourselves, promote our bid and meet all the
right people, a huge success I believe.”
Peter Knowles,
Windsor-Detroit 2016 Bid Committee
“The FINA Convention enabled us to extend our network.
The meetings with National Federations, coaches
and other swim related companies were very fruitful.”
Roald van der Vliet, Manager,
InnoSportlab de Tongelreep
What Our Attendees Say
“It was great! The FINA Convention gave us a great
opportunity to meet front line with the coaches and
National Federations.”
James Hickman, Global Sports Marketing Manager,
Speedo International Ltd
“We have made interesting contacts who showed
interest in visiting our facilities. We are now looking
forward to our participation at the Convention in 2014.”
Dia Charalambous, General Manager,
Arena Sports Cyprus
Secure your place
To learn more about participating at the
Convention, or to guarantee your place, please
contact Tim Kilpatrick:
+44 (0) 207 036 8082
+44 (0) 777 980 1126
Tim.c.kilpatrick
www.worldaquaticsconvention.com
Tim Kilpatrick
Sales Manager