HISTORIC FIRST GLOBAL VOLLEYBALL SUMMIT TAKES PLACE IN PORTO

HISTORIC FIRST GLOBAL VOLLEYBALL SUMMIT TAKES PLACE IN PORTO

The event brought together leaders from the world of volleyball and sport to reflect, celebrate and discuss the future of volleyball

The first ever Global Volleyball Summit took place in Porto, Portugal on Monday following the 39th FIVB World Congress. The event featured a renowned lineup of speakers addressing a diverse range of topics including communications, good governance, FIVB Volleyball Empowerment, community development, sustainability and event strategy.

A number of updates were also provided on Volleyball World, with CEO Finn Taylor and other senior leaders discussing sponsorship, VBTV and digital transformation.

Delegates from across the Global Volleyball Movement gathered for a day of reflection and knowledge sharing

IOC Sports Director Kit McConnell also presented at the Summit. Reflecting on volleyball’s success during the Olympic Games Paris 2024, he stated “What you did…sets a precedent for sports.”

The event featured a renowned lineup of speakers addressing a variety of topics impacting the world of volleyball and sport

Speaking to the sport’s remarkable growth, Michael R. Payne, former IOC Director of Marketing and Broadcast Rights, said: “No sport has created an atmosphere, a connection, an act of participation with a spectator base like volleyball has.” Reflecting on Paris 2024, he added: “Nothing came close to the atmosphere you created in your two venues.”

Newly elected FIVB President Fabio Azevedo closed the Congress with heartfelt gratitude, stating: “We must be very proud of what we achieved here today. For the first time ever, we had a Summit…with the entire family. And what a remarkable three days. I am very grateful and very happy.”

Fabio Azevedo brought the historic Global Volleyball Summit to a close

The Summit was both a true celebration of volleyball’s tremendous progress and a declaration of its bold vision for the future.

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