SportAccord is delighted to announce that Cape Town, South Africa, will host the 20th edition of the SportAccord Convention in 2028, marking the first time the Convention will be held in Africa.
The global sports community will come together in Cape Town for a week of meetings, dialogue, networking and collaboration, bringing together International Federations, host cities, event organisers, commercial partners and other leading organisations from across international sport.
One of the world’s most distinctive sporting destinations, Cape Town has extensive experience of hosting major international events and will provide an exceptional setting for the SportAccord Convention and its global community.
South Africa is currently one of the Interested Parties in Continuous Dialogue with the International Olympic Committee, with a stated interest in hosting the Olympic Games in 2036. Under the IOC’s recently announced process, Interested Parties will be considered for progression to Strategic Dialogue in March 2027.
Should South Africa progress further in the IOC Future Host process, SportAccord and its South African partners will review the arrangements for the 2028 Convention as appropriate.
Further details on the SportAccord Convention 2028 will be announced in due course.
About the SportAccord Convention
The SportAccord Convention brings together over 1,700 leaders and decision-makers from more than 120 International Federations, the IOC, global sports organisations, host cities and business leaders.
It offers an unparalleled platform for sports leaders to connect, share insights and explore new opportunities within a single event. The Convention features:
Official meetings of International Federations and major sports organisations
Networking events that bring together key players from across the sports world
A dedicated exhibition space for cities, regions, and businesses
A thought-provoking conference programme featuring global sports leaders
About SportAccord
SportAccord is a sports event organisation based in Lausanne, Switzerland, governed by stakeholders representing both Olympic and non-Olympic International Federations.
Its mission is to promote and protect the common interests of its members, assisting them in achieving their global objectives and facilitating knowledge-sharing across the international sports community.
Visit SportAccord.sport for more information.
About Yutang Sports
Yutang Sports is a Chinese leading sports marketing and media platform, with an ultimate mission to connect China and world through sports.
After years of growing, Yutang Sports, with a comprehensive media and marketing promotion system, is now dedicating to reporting sports business and marketing trends, providing sports business news, analysis, and exclusive data reports in both Chinese and English. Having been cooperated with top-level domestic and international sports summits, Yutang Sports is opening a window for Chinese sports industry to embrace the world.