{"id":146768,"date":"2026-01-16T11:47:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T11:47:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=146768"},"modified":"2026-01-16T11:47:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T11:47:09","slug":"avc-opens-2026-with-strategic-planning-workshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/avc-opens-2026-with-strategic-planning-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"AVC opens 2026 with Strategic Planning Workshop"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p>Bangkok, Thailand \u2014 The Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) formally opened the year 2026 with a renewed strategic focus as it convened its AVC Strategic Planning Workshop 2026 at the AVC House in Bangkok on January 15\u201316, reinforcing its commitment to stronger alignment, clearer direction, and enhanced operational effectiveness across the organization.<\/p>\n<p>Led by AVC President Ramon Suzara, the two-day workshop formed part of the continued implementation of his 10-Point Agenda, aligned with the FIVB Strategic Vision 2024\u20132032, aimed at advancing the Global Volleyball Movement and further strengthening volleyball development across Asia.<\/p>\n<p>In his opening remarks, President Suzara emphasized the importance of starting the year with clear priorities, unified direction, and collaborative execution as the AVC prepares for a busy and demanding competition calendar.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis Strategic Planning Workshop is about ensuring that we are aligned, focused, and prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead,\u201d Suzara said. \u201cWith a full and demanding AVC calendar in 2026, it is essential that our plans, operations, and execution are well-coordinated to deliver successful competitions and programs across Asia.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-146768 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a 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The season will open with the AVC Women\u2019s Champions League from April 26\u201330 in Goyang, Korea, followed by the AVC Men\u2019s Champions League from May 13\u201317 in Pontianak, Indonesia. The calendar also includes the AVC Women\u2019s and Men\u2019s Cups, age-group championships, continental championships, and the volleyball competitions of the 20th Asian Games in Aichi\u2013Nagoya, Japan.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the two-day program, AVC departments presented their proposed activities, initiatives, and operational plans for 2026, ensuring alignment with the confirmed competition calendar and host cities. Presentations were delivered by the Office of the President, Development, Volleyball Information System and Information Technology, Marketing and Commercial, Social Media and Communications, Administration and Finance, Beach Volleyball, and Volleyball departments. 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