ThinkSport is pleased to share a partner opportunity for members of our community working in social sport innovation. The Sports4All Innovation Summit returns for its second edition from 30 November to 2 December 2025 in Antwerp, Belgium, offering a unique European gathering dedicated to scaling social impact through sport.
Are you a social sport innovator with an ambition to scale? You can apply directly and find all info through the this website.
The Summit is part of Sport Vlaanderen’s Sportinnovation Congress (SIC2025) under the theme “Ready for the Match.” After a successful first edition in Paris, where valuable European connections were forged, Sport Vlaanderen (BE), together with frontrunners from Ireland, England, Switzerland and the Netherlands, is taking the baton forward. This year, Antwerp steps into the spotlight: a city that radiates energy, creativity and innovation.
Theme: Ready for the Match
Across Europe, inequalities in physical activity levels are increasing. How can the curve be bent? The organisers believe that scaling social sport initiatives is one of the key levers to close the persistent gap between policy and practice. “Ready for the Match” captures the essence of this event: by focusing on the sporting experience itself and applying smart, user-centred strategies and innovations, participants will explore how to build a sustainable and inclusive sport future — creating winning combinations for all.
The Summit will bring together decision-makers, innovators, implementers and experts from across Europe to jointly drive impact in the years ahead.
Who Should Join
Social sport innovators with the ambition to scale are invited to apply.
All information and the application form are available on the event website.
Practical Information
The event takes place from Sunday 30 November (evening) until Tuesday 2 December (noon) in Antwerp, Belgium.
The cost for the programme and accommodation (one regular room) is covered by the organisers.
Travel costs to and from Antwerp are at the participant’s expense.
Closest airport: Brussels Airport Zaventem (BRU), with direct trains to Antwerpen-Centraal.
Programme Overview
Matchday 1 — 30/11/2025 (invitation only)
The Summit opens at the Lindner Hotel with an exclusive networking event, featuring a keynote by renowned social innovation expert Kaat Peeters, a meet-and-greet with Europe’s most promising social innovators, and an evening of excellent food and drinks.
Schedule
17.30 – Warm Welcome
17.45 – Keynote: Kaat Peeters
18.20 – Introduction of Europe’s pioneering social innovators
19.00 – Networking dinner
Matchday 2 — 01/12/2025
Participants will join over 1,000 sport professionals on the main congress day to discover Europe’s most innovative social sport solutions, learn from like-minded pioneers tackling similar challenges, and contribute to the future of sports.
The day takes place in and around the inspiring setting of “A Room with a ZOO.”
Schedule
08.30 – Morning coffee & networking
09.30 – Opening talk & Pitch podium: Europe’s pioneering social innovators
10.45 – Inspiration session: Brian Godor — social impact & impact measurement
11.30 – Inspiration session: Arnaud Raskin (Streetwize/Mobile School) — social entrepreneurship
12.15 – Networking lunch, matchmaking tables & experience safari
13.30 – Pitch podium: Europe’s pioneering social innovators
14.15 – Three parallel sessions:
• Peer learning session on national policies, actions, and challenges in scaling social sport innovations (open)
• Workshop: Scaling strategies for social innovations (invited)
• Workshop: Measuring What Matters — Designing and Measuring Social Impact with a Theory of Change (invited)
16.00 – Keynote: Lieven Scheire
17.00 – Networking reception, matchmaking tables & experience safari
Matchday 3 — 02/12/2025 (invitation only)
The final day takes place at the urban venue SPRK Antwerp, featuring high-value workshops and immersive experiences offered by local social sport innovators.
Schedule
09.00 – Workshop: Finding Funding
10.45 – Mentoring session
12.15 – Lunch
13.00 – Experience sessions: local social sport innovations
16.00 – End