Full Agenda - AIMS2
Full Agenda
Thursday, November 14th, 2024
08:30 - 09:00 Arrival reception and Registration
09:00 - 09:10 Welcome words by AIMS President, by Host City Representative and by Local Organising Committee
09:30 - 10:15 Presentation #1: Paris 2024 Olympic Mass Participation Marathon
Paris 2024 promised to revolutionise the Olympic and Paralympic Games experience for the public. With the Paris 2024 Mass Participation Marathon, amateur athletes will be able to run the Olympic marathon route at night.
10:15 - 10:45 Coffee Break and Networking
10:45 - 11:30 Presentation #2: Vietnam's Perspective: How does the marathon contribute to Vietnam's economy?"
The Asian market in general and Vietnam in particular is the faster growing area, especially with sports tourism. Uncover the significant economic contributions marathons bring to their host cities, from boosting local businesses to enhancing tourism.
11:30 - 12:15 Presentation #3: Tech on the Track: Leveraging AI for the Next Generation of Race Organization
Speaker : Cade Netscher, Founder & CEO of Neurun (USA)
Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing race organization, from enhancing runner experiences to streamlining event logistics.
12:15 - 13:15 Lunch Break
13:15 - 14:00 Presentation #4: Healthy Races, Healthy Planet: Examining the Eco-Impact of Mass-Sport Events.
Delve into the intersection of health and environmental stewardship, discussing how marathons can contribute to both a healthier populace and a healthier planet.
14:00 - 15:00 Annual AIMS Reports: Reflecting on Achievements and Looking Ahead
15:00 - 15:30 Coffee Break and Networking
15:30 - 16:15 Nomination Presentations for Board Election and for President Election
16:15 - 16:45 Proposals for Hosting the 25th World Congress of AIMS
16:45 – 17:00 Proposed Amendments to the Articles of Association
16:45 – 17:00 Time for Group Photo
18:00 – 21:00 Welcome dinner
Friday, November 15th, 2024
08:30 - 09:00 Arrival Reception and Networking
09:00 - 09:45 Presentation #5: Cultural Heritage and Marathon Running: Vietnam's Unique Approach.
Discover how Vietnam integrates its rich cultural heritage with marathon events, creating unique experiences for runners and promoting cultural tourism.
09:45 - 10:30 Presentation #6: AIMS’ sponsors presentations
10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break and Networking
11:00 - 12:00 Panel Discussion: Women in running and mass-sport events for people with disability and limited access.
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch Break
13:00 - 14:30 Interactive session
14:30 - 15:00 Coffee Break and Networking
15:00 - 15:45 Summary of interactive session
15:45 - 16:30 Presentation #7: Learning from the successful experience of SuperHalfs,
Speaker : Sasho Belovski, Managing Director SuperHalfs, RunCzech (CZE)
18:00 – 19:00 Water Puppet Show
20:00 – 22:00 Gala Dinner
Saturday November 16th, 2024
09:00 - 09:30 Final Presentation of Bids & Voting
A brief recap of the bids for the next Congress location, followed by member voting.
09:30 - 10:00 Board Election Voting
Voting session for new Board members.
10:00 - 10:30 Announcement of Voting Results
Presentation of election outcomes and bid selection results.
10:30 - 10:45 Closing Ceremony
Final remarks and the official closing of the Congress
10:45 – 11:00 Coffee Break
14:00 – 16:30 Move to Halong Bay
Sunday November 17th, 2024
04:00 - 10:30 Halong Bay Heritage Marathon
Start/Finish line: The Quang Ninh Exhibition of Planning and Expo Center, Tran Quoc Nghien street, Ha Long city. Runners are required to be at the Start line 30 minutes before the start of the race.