EMCA represented at SHARE 2.0 Conference in Brussels
Brussels, 11 September 2025 – The European Multisport Clubs Association (EMCA) was represented at the annual SHARE 2.0 Conference by three members of its governing bodies: Yves le Lostecque and Malte Kalsbach from Member of Advissory Body and Bojan Mijatovic, Developer and Sustainability Director of EMCA.
Held under the umbrella of the European Commission at the Albert Borschette Centre in Brussels, the SHARE 2.0 Conference brought together key stakeholders from across the sport sector to address current needs and future trends in the ever-evolving landscape of European sport.
The initiative is structured around Communities of Practice (CoP), focusing on four main areas:
- EU Funding
- HealthGreen & Sustainable
- Sport Innovation As part of the programme,
a dedicated masterclass on Artificial Intelligence for grassroots sport organisations explored how the European Commission is engaging with this fast-developing field, influencing all parts of the sport ecosystem.
A highlight of the event was the launch of the Green Sport Manifesto, a publication designed to embed environmental sustainability into the European sport sector.
Bojan Mijatovic, EMCA Board Member, reflected on the importance of the event:
“11 September 2025 saw the 2nd annual SHARE 2.0 conference, bringing together the officials of the DG EAC, EACEA and representatives of various parts of the European sport world. New trends, accomplishments and ideas were shared to elevate the crucial and significant messages to protect and advance the European sport. The aim is to foster new supportive measures, tools and means to enhance the competitiveness of the European sport, both on the fields and organisationally.
”Yves le Lostecque, also representing EMCA, underlined the timeliness of this year’s edition:
“This 2025 SHARE conference took place at a decisive moment: arrival of a new Commissioner for Sport, reflections on the future of SHARE and of EU Sport policy in general, conception of the new Erasmus+ programme for 2027–2034, etc. This is why, beyond building new contacts and partnerships, a strong EMCA presence was of particular relevance this year.
Through its participation, EMCA reaffirmed its mission to strengthen the role of multisport clubs within European initiatives and to actively contribute to building a healthier, greener and more innovative future for sport in Europe.
