EMCA at the Heart of European Sport – General Assembly and Innovation Conference in Sant Cugat
The European Multisport Club Association (EMCA) is set to host a high-level three-day event in Sant Cugat, Spain, from March 19 to 21, 2026, positioning the city as a key European hub for sport and innovation.
Within the framework of events organized by SantCugatCreix, EMCA will hold its Annual General Assembly, bringing together representatives from 32 leading multisport clubs across Europe, including Olympiacos (Greece), Lazio (Italy), Bayer Leverkusen (Germany), and Sporting Lisbon (Portugal).
Christina Tsiligkiri: “Securing the future of European sport”
In her message during the official presentation of the event, EMCA President Christina Tsiligkiri stated:
“Our mission at EMCA is to promote a sporting model that fosters health, education, and social inclusion. I am confident that the initiatives emerging from this three-day gathering will serve as a starting point for new actions that will strengthen and safeguard the future of European sport.”
Josep Maria Vallès: “Our city at the center of European sport”
The Mayor of Sant Cugat, Josep Maria Vallès, highlighted the importance of hosting the event:
“The presence of representatives from more than 30 top European clubs is a significant opportunity for our city, which continuously invests in talent and sporting excellence.”
Miquel Martínez: “A milestone event we envisioned”
The President of SantCugatCreix, Miquel Martínez, emphasized:
“We have given our very best to make this event a reality. It is a milestone we have long envisioned, creating a space for collaboration and new opportunities that would not otherwise be possible.”
Programme Overview
- Thursday, March 19
Opening sessions with working meetings on European projects involving EMCA and its member clubs (Herizon, Periscope, SPEED, DigiRoot, among others).
- Friday, March 20
The “EMCA Innovation Conference” will take place at the High Performance Center (CAR). EMCA President Christina Tsiligkiri will officially present the EMCA Innovation Hub (E4IH), focusing on digital transformation and emerging technologies in sport.
- Saturday, March 21
The programme concludes with the EMCA General Assembly, where the strategic direction of the Association for the coming year will be defined.