World Aquatics Convention29 November – 1 December 2014, Doha (QAT)

Advancing Aquatics

“It is my great pleasure to introduce the 3rd FINA World Aquatics Convention, taking place from 29 November – 1 December 2014 in Doha, Qatar.

The Convention will develop strategies and strengthen relationships whilst creating business opportunities that will enhance the image of Aquatics.

I look forward to welcoming you to the 3rd FINA World Aquatics Convention. Together we will make our sport stronger.” ports more important worldwide!”

Dr Julio C. Maglione

FINA President

Message from FINA President

What is the World Aquatics Convention?

Our aims:

• Assist national, regional and local governments understand the benefits of Aquatic sports.

• Help the transfer of industry knowledge to achieve high performance in grassroots and elite events.

• Facilitate innovation and support new technologies across all FINA disciplines.

• Maintain excellent relationships between FINA, its National Federations and the international Aquatics family.

• Increase the international media coverage of Aquatic sports.

A platform on which the global Aquatics family

and business leaders can meet to network,

share best practices, encourage engagement

in Aquatic sports, and boost elite performance

in FINA disciplines.

New for 2014

• Aquatics Demonstration Zone

• FINA Extraordinary Congress

• Leads directly onto the Doha 2014 FINA World

Championships (25m)

What Happens?

Aquatics Conference

International Aquatics Exhibition

FINA Golden Coaches Clinic

Extensive networking and social

programme

Share knowledge and discuss best

practice at our Aquatics Conference

Who Attends?

204 National Swimming Federations

Organizing Committees of FINA Events

150+ World Class Swim Coaches

Plus…

• International swimwear and apparel brands

• Leaders in analysis and performance

• Leaders in facility design and infrastructure

• Elite Aquatic venues and training camps

• Host cities of international Aquatic events

• Event industry partners and suppliers

Promote your brand and host 40+

meetings at our exhibition

View a list of our 2012 Organisations

and Exhibitors.

Benefits of Attending

• Position your organisation at the forefront of international Aquatics

• Meet with the senior decision makers

• Share knowledge at our engaging Aquatics Conference

• Tell your story and promote your brand directly to key influencers in Aquatics

• Consolidate your costs by meeting multiple international partners at our Convention.

• Keep up to date with industry trends

• Increase your sales pipeline and accelerate your business objectives

• Demonstrate your support to the international Aquatics movement

• Official Convention Top Partner

• Exhibitor

• Delegate

How Can I Participate?

What Our Attendees Say

“The event provided us with a great opportunity to position

ourselves, promote our bid and meet all the

right people, a huge success I believe.”

Peter Knowles,

Windsor-Detroit 2016 Bid Committee

“The FINA Convention enabled us to extend our network.

The meetings with National Federations, coaches

and other swim related companies were very fruitful.”

Roald van der Vliet, Manager,

InnoSportlab de Tongelreep

What Our Attendees Say

“It was great! The FINA Convention gave us a great

opportunity to meet front line with the coaches and

National Federations.”

James Hickman, Global Sports Marketing Manager,

Speedo International Ltd

“We have made interesting contacts who showed

interest in visiting our facilities. We are now looking

forward to our participation at the Convention in 2014.”

Dia Charalambous, General Manager,

Arena Sports Cyprus

Secure your place

To learn more about participating at the

Convention, or to guarantee your place, please

contact Tim Kilpatrick:

Tim.kilpatrick@redtorch.co

+44 (0) 207 036 8082

+44 (0) 777 980 1126

Tim.c.kilpatrick

www.worldaquaticsconvention.com

Tim Kilpatrick

Sales Manager