EJU Virtual Conference – From Values To Action: Shaping the Future of Safe, Strong & Inclusive Judo

Judo is more than performance. It’s about people, values, and the responsibility to act. And the future of judo is shaped by those who lead it.

How do we turn our foundational values into everyday practice in federations, clubs and on the mat?

Join leading experts from across Europe to explore practical approaches to mental health, inclusion, safeguarding and gender equality in Judo.

Be part of the conversation and get practical insights you can apply immediately!

Programme:
Friday, 03 July 2026
Start: 17:00 CET

• Welcome address by Dr. Martin Poiger (EJU Secretary General)
• Presentation on Diversity & Accessibility – Andrew Bowley (Head of Safeguarding, Inclusion and Wellbeing, British Judo)
• How to get your club “Safe Combat”-certified – Juliane Robra (Sport Evolution Alliance, Judo Switzerland) & Prof. Nemanja Stankovich (EJU Scientific Commission, University of Niš / Serbia)
• Men as Allies: Using our Power for Gender Equality in Judo – Roger Svedberg (EJU Human Right Commission & Leader of The motor network from Swedish Judo Federation)
• Mental Health as a Basis for Performance – Veronika Jakl (IJF Mental Health Officer, EJU Safeguarding Referent, Judo Austria)
• In between: Discussions & interactive parts for all participants

End of conference: 20:20 CET

Registration:
For decision-makers, coaches and committed clubs.

Fee: Free

Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/blDd0bkaR0e6UusOKPI7Bw