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General programme

Five days in Gaborone, 17–21 October 2027. An opening day, two days of sessions, a day in the field, and a closing day.

To be confirmedThe detailed programme is published once the Programme Committee is appointed and the call for abstracts closes. The day structure below is the congress framework and is stable; session titles, speakers and exact times are not yet fixed.

  1. Day 1

    Sunday

    17 October 2027

    Arrival and opening Draft

    Registration opens, followed by the official opening ceremony and welcome reception.

    • MorningDelegate registration opens — Congress venue
    • AfternoonTAFISA General Assembly — Members only
    • Late afternoonOfficial opening ceremony
    • EveningWelcome reception

  2. Day 2

    Monday

    18 October 2027

    Access and participation Draft

    Opening plenary on widening access, followed by parallel sessions drawn from the call for abstracts.

    • MorningKeynote plenary
    • Mid-morningParallel sessions — block A
    • AfternoonWorkshops and elevator pitches
    • Late afternoonPoster session

  3. Day 3

    Tuesday

    19 October 2027

    Programmes that last Draft

    Plenary on sustaining participation across a lifetime, with parallel sessions and practitioner workshops.

    • MorningKeynote plenary
    • Mid-morningParallel sessions — block B
    • AfternoonWorkshops and roundtables
    • EveningCongress dinner

  4. Day 4

    Wednesday

    20 October 2027

    Field visits Draft

    Site visits to community sport and physical activity programmes in and around Gaborone.

    • MorningDeparture to field visit sites
    • AfternoonProgramme observation and discussion
    • Late afternoonReturn to congress hotels

  5. Day 5

    Thursday

    21 October 2027

    Commitments and close Draft

    Closing plenary, adoption of the congress declaration, awards and handover to the next host.

    • MorningClosing plenary
    • Mid-morningCongress declaration
    • AfternoonTAFISA awards and handover
    • AfternoonClose of congress

Formats

How sessions run

The congress uses six session formats. Which one suits your contribution determines how you submit.

  • Plenary

    60–90 minutes

    Whole-congress sessions with invited keynote speakers, framing the day's theme. By invitation of the Programme Committee.

  • Oral presentation

    15 minutes plus 5 minutes questions

    Standard conference paper slot within a themed parallel session. Selected from submitted abstracts.

  • Workshop

    90 minutes

    Participatory session led by practitioners. Delegates should expect to take part rather than sit and listen.

  • Elevator pitch

    3 minutes, one slide

    A single idea, programme or piece of research presented at speed to a plenary audience. See the call for elevator pitches.

  • Poster

    Displayed for the full congress

    A0 portrait poster with a staffed presentation window during the dedicated poster session.

  • Field visit

    Half or full day

    Structured visits to community programmes, with facilitated discussion on transferability.

Present at the congress

The call for abstracts covers oral presentations, workshops, posters and elevator pitches.

Call for abstractsInstructions for presenters

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