Against the backdrop of a changing demographic landscape, the conference explored how sport can be used to bridge generational divides, promote healthy ageing, and empower young people. Experts, public authorities, and civil society organisations presented innovative initiatives that promote active lifestyles across all ages and foster greater solidarity between generations. Discussions provided effective solutions for topics such as social isolation, age-friendly sports infrastructure, youth disengagement, digital divides, and inclusive programme design.

The conference was open to policy makers, sports organisations, grassroots actors, researchers, and other stakeholders working at the intersection of sport, ageing, youth, and inclusion. It aimed to provide inspiration, foster the exchange of best practices, and equip participants with concrete tools for advancing sport policies that benefit all generations.

During the lunch break, participants were invited to take part in a Walking Football demonstration on the lawn of the Council of Europe, organised in co-operation with the Collectivité européenne d'Alsace (European Collectivity of Alsace) and the Alsace Football District, which offered a practical look at sport as a tool for inclusion and healthy ageing.

  Active School Flag (Ireland)

  Cyprus Sports Organisation

  Generations Uniting Through Movement (GUM)

  Olympics4All

  Sport di Tutti - Carceri (Italy)

  Sport for Older Adults (Slovenia)

  Sport, Senior, Santé (France)

  Together an Active Future (TaAF) (United Kingdom)

  Youth and Sports (Bulgaria)