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.