World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI)

WFSF uses the plural term “futures” studies rather than the singular “future” studies to counter the idea that there is only one future and to open up diverse quantum possibilities. The WFSF is a non-profit global NGO governed by a President and Executive Board. We are independent, non-commercial in focus and geared towards strengthening the scholarship of futures research. WFSF Chapters are in development with the Ibero-American Chapter the first to be founded.WFSF Youth Council is a new initiative created to engage our student members and other young members in taking a more active role in designing the futures they want for the world.WFSF Awards are granted from time to time to individuals and institutions at the forefront of futures. WFSF has been a Special Consultative Partner with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) since 1987. Dana Klisanin is the WFSF President’s Envoy to the UN Meetings in New York. WFSF is a UNESCO and UN consultative partner and global NGO with members in over 60 countries. WFSF offers a forum for stimulation, exploration and exchange of ideas, visions, and plans for alternative futures, through long-term, big-picture thinking and radical change.

GAISF represent the logical continuation of the past IF’s meetings, dealing not only with Olympic matters but also with all questions of common interest for the IF’s. GAISF in collaboration with the Association of Summer and Winter Olympic International Federations (ASOIF and AIOWF) launch the first SportAccord International Convention to answer a need from the IF’s which were looking to have a “one stop shop”, where they could all hold their annual meetings, be encouraged to network and share their knowledge. SportAccord is renamed GAISF (Global Association of International Sports Federations). Members approve dissolution of GAISF at Extraordinary General Assembly.

ASOIF’s mission is to unite, promote and support the Summer Olympic International Federations (IFs); to preserve their autonomy, while advocating for their common interests and goals; to act as an added value provider to the member IFs and the Olympic Movement at large. ASOIF’s role is to serve and represent the Summer Olympic IFs in the most competent, articulate and professional manner on issues of common interest in the Summer Olympic Games, Summer Youth Olympic Games and the Olympic Movement, and on any other matters deemed necessary by the IFs. The members of ASOIF have since grown to 31 Full Member IFs and two Associate Member IFs. ASOIF is governed by an executive body, the Council, which consists of eight individual members, all of which are leaders of Summer Olympic IFs, and the ASOIF Executive Director. The ASOIF Scretariat is located in Lausanne, Switzerland and is led by the ASOIF Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director.

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The World Geospatial Industry Council is a registered not-for-profit trade association of commercial geospatial companies representing the entire value chain of the geospatial ecosystem. WGIC will participate in AI for Good Global Summit, the leading action-oriented United Nations (UN) platform promoting AI to advance health, climate, gender, inclusive prosperity, sustainable infrastructure, and other global development priorities. With 120+ leading brands showcasing cutting-edge solutions, informative talks by expert speakers, and opportunities to connect with the community, the event provides a platform for WGIC to explore, network, and exchange ideas, ensuring our organization remains engaged in the evolving geospatial landscape.

BEING EUROPE LEADING TRADE ASSOCIATION, SHAPING POLICIES THAT BENEFIT MEMBERS, PEOPLE AND PLANET. Located in Brussels, at the core of the European institutions, FESI is the unique stakeholder that provides sporting goods companies with the possibility to leverage their expertise into one steady and coherent voice in Brussels, allowing them to benefit from the many advantages offered by the EU’s single market of nearly 500 million consumers. FESI represents the interests of approximately 1.800 sporting goods manufacturers (85% of the European market) through its National Sporting Goods Industry Federations and its directly affiliated member companies.