Civitas University in Warsaw, Poland,
Fenerbahçe University in Istanbul, Türkiye,
University of Sfax, Tunisia,
the Editorial Board of Sport and Policy Journal,
Czesław Mojsiewicz Foundation for the Support of International Cooperation,
and Faculty of Law and Administration at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland
cordially invite you to participate
in the International Congress
on “Sport in Diplomacy and Business: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives”
Toruń (Poland), August 26–28, 2026
The International Congress on “Sport in Diplomacy and Business: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives” has been designed as an interdisciplinary forum for the exchange of knowledge and experience devoted to the role of sport as a tool of international relations, intercultural communication, and contemporary business strategies. The event will reflect on sport as an important element in shaping the policies of states, cities, and regions, as well as a dynamically developing sector of the economy. The Congress will bring together researchers, practitioners, public decision-makers, and representatives of the sport and business communities, creating a space for dialogue between theory and practice. Particular emphasis will be placed on international and comparative perspectives.
Thematic areas:
- sport as a tool of public diplomacy and soft power
- sport diplomacy of states, cities, and regions
- sport in foreign policy and national image-building
- sport in international relations and global governance
- sport, security, conflicts, and international cooperation
- history of sport
- shaping national security through physical education
- financing of sport
- comparative studies on sport–politics relations
- sport as an economic sector: business models and development strategies
- sponsorship, sport marketing, and brand communication
- sport, business, and sustainable development
- the role of public and private institutions in sport development
- sport, media, and new technologies
- sport and the promotion of physical activity in local and regional policies
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
Format
The Congress will be organized in a hybrid format. Sessions held on-site at the Marshal’s Office of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship (Toruń, PlacTeatralny 2) will be accompanied by presentations delivered remotely via online communication tools.
Registration
Participation requires submitting a completed registration form
(link: https://forms.gle/eFJc5GmtfrbLvtQq7).
Confirmation of participation issued by the organizers and payment of the conference fee are required:800 PLN (190 EUR) – on-site participation; 300 PLN (70 EUR) – remote participation. Payment details will be provided in the acceptance message.
The conference fee includes:
- participation in sessions and accompanying events
- conference materials
- coffee breaks
- lunches during the conference
- participation in two gala dinners
- publication of an article in a scientific journal (subject to positive peer review)
The fee does not cover travel or accommodation costs (organizers can assist in finding lodging).
Important dates
Panel proposals: March 31, 2026
Paper proposals: May 10, 2026
Notification of acceptance: May 20, 2026
Conference fee payment:
– May 30, 2026 (discounted: 700 PLN / 165EUR)
– June 15, 2026 (regular fee)
Preliminary program: July 31, 2026
Final program: August 10, 2026
Congress: August 26–28, 2026
Submission of papers for publication: September 30, 2026
Languages of the conference: English, Polish
Presentation time: 15 minutes
Publication opportunities
- Athenaeum. Polish Political Science Studies
- Nowa PolitykaWschodnia[eng.New Eastern Policy]
- Reality of Politics
- Sport and Policy Journal
- Book chapter in a monograph
Publication is subject to two positive reviews under a double-blind peer review procedure.
Contact
For any questions or suggestions, please contact the organizers at:sportandpolicyjournal@gmail.com.