Our Association is international
Sports is by definition universal, hence so should be the law that governs it.
Football is played worldwide
Through passion and practice, it has built a real social network at both local and international levels. Following the example of famous international football competitions, AIAF aims to create a link between various legal cultures, in a spirit of exchange and sharing.
The independence of lawyers and their professional ethics must serve football in its social dimension.
We value law as much as sport and we think that our ethics as independent lawyers can contribute to the development of football all the while enhancing the respect of fundamental rights.
KAFD Conference Center
Your venue to the 11th AIAF Congress.
The KAFD Conference Center, a state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Riyadh’s financial district, will serve as our venue for this year’s congress. Known for its modern architecture and cutting-edge technology, the KAFD Conference Center is the perfect setting to inspire innovative discussions and meaningful connections among football law professionals from around the globe.
Riyadh
Riyadh, the vibrant capital of Saudi Arabia enhances our congress with its extensive infrastructural capacities and profound cultural significance.
The city is poised to support our discussions and networking activities with its sophisticated facilities and welcoming atmosphere.
KAFD Conference Center
Your venue to the 11th AIAF Congress.
The KAFD Conference Center, a state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Riyadh’s financial district, will serve as our venue for this year’s congress. Known for its modern architecture and cutting-edge technology, the KAFD Conference Center is the perfect setting to inspire innovative discussions and meaningful connections among football law professionals from around the globe.
Riyadh
Riyadh, the vibrant capital of Saudi Arabia, enhances our congress with its extensive infrastructural capacities and profound cultural significance.
The city is poised to support our discussions and networking activities with its sophisticated facilities and welcoming atmosphere.
Programme
11th AIAF Congress – Riyadh 2024
Avant-Garde Football: Shaping the Future
DAY 01
> 13 November 2024
8:30 - 9:00
Registration & Welcome Coffee
9:00 - 9:15
Welcome Speeches
Juan de Dios Crespo Pérez, Lawyer & AIAF President
Bandar Al Hamidani, Lawyer & AIAF Member
Polly Handford, SAFF General Counsel
9:15 - 9:45
Keynote Speech
Hammad Albalawi, Head of the Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup™️ 2034 bid unit
9:45 - 11:00
Round-table
Navigating the Future of Women’s Football
in partnership with WISLaw
Moderator:
Patricia Moyersoen, Lawyer & AIAF President Ad Honorem
Speakers:
Maria Karlsson de Cecco, CEO & FIFA Licensed Agent, Agency CMG
Monika Staab, Women’s Football Technical Director, Saudi Arabian Football Federation
Claudia Romera, Marketing & Branding specialist, CEO & Founder of The Value Boosting Company, Former Marketing Director, FC Barcelona
11:00 - 11:30
Coffee break
11:30 - 13:00
Interactive Session
Balancing Competition Calendar with Players’ Health
Moderator:
Sven Demeulemeester, Lawyer & AIAF Member
Speakers:
Andrew Mercer, AFC General Counsel & Director of Legal Affairs
Simon Colosimo, Senior Executive, Saudi Football Players Association, Former FIFPRO Deputy General Secretary
Patrick Stewart, Former CEO, Board Director & General Counsel of Manchester United
13:00 - 14:00
Quick Lunch
14:00 - 15:15
Workshop
Dissecting Transfer Clauses in Football Contracts
Moderator:
Emin Ozkurt, Lawyer & AIAF Member
Speakers:
Carol Couse, Lawyer & AIAF Member
Nasr El Din Azzam, Lawyer & AIAF Member
Daniel Muñoz Sirera, Lawyer & AIAF Member
15:15 - 15:45
Coffee break
15:45 - 16:45
Round-table
AI and its Use in Football:
Towards a New Era
Speakers:
Christophe Bertrand, Lawyer & AIAF Member
David Yates, Lawyer, Al Tamimi
20:00
Dinner at Aljabal
DAY 02
> 14 November 2024
9:30 - 10:45
Round-table
Beyond Borders – Lessons and Limits of Saudi Football’s Ascent
Moderator:
David Casserly, Lawyer & AIAF Member
Speakers:
Marcos Motta, Lawyer & AIAF Member
Sébastien Ledure, Lawyer & AIAF Member
Saad Allazeez, Saudi Pro League Vice Chairman
10:45 - 11:00
Short Coffee break
11:00 - 12:15
Interactive Session
The Diarra Case: Towards the End of the Transfer System?
Moderator:
Juan de Dios Crespo Pérez, Lawyer & AIAF President
Speakers:
Alexandra Gomez Bruinewoud, FIFPRO Senior Counsel
Andrea Bozza, Lawyer & AIAF Member
Jan Kleiner, Director of Football Regulatory, FIFA
12:15 - 13:30
Round-table
Latest Updates on New FIFA Regulations
(Summary Report of the 3rd AIAF-FIFA Workshop)
Moderator:
Anna Smirnova, Lawyer & AIAF Member
Speakers:
Jan Kleiner, Director of Football Regulatory, FIFA
Alkis Papantoniou, Lawyer & AIAF Member
Maite Nadal Charco, Lawyer & AIAF Member
13:30 - 13:45
Closing Remarks
13:45 - 14:30
Quick Lunch
Information
Visas:
Visitors from 66 eligible countries can apply for a visa through the quick and easy-to-use eVisa platform prior to travel. A tourist visa is acceptable to attend the conference.
Visitors from countries not eligible for the eVisa must apply for a consulate visa in their home country. Time taken to issue a visa is 2-3 business days in most cases.
For detailed information on the necessary formalities and to check if you are eligible for an eVisa, please visit Saudi Arabia Visa Information.
Venue:
The conference will take place at KAFD Conference Center.
Address:
QJ6R+3RM, Al Aqiq,
Riyadh 13519, Saudi Arabia
Registration:
You can register online by clicking here.
Registration rates include attendance to the Conference, two lunches, coffee breaks and a Dinner.
Languages:
English, Spanish and Arabic (with simultaneous translation).
COVID-19:
By registering for the 11th AIAF Congress, you are responsible for informing yourself about the specific health measures in Saudi Arabia, your country of departure or any stop-over countries. There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for travellers entering Saudi Arabia. AIAF disclaims any responsibility for your health situation or any incident related to it and no refund will be made.
Intended audience:
AIAF Members, counsels and lawyers, representatives of associations or federations, Clubs’ officials, Players’ Agents, companies in the “football business”, sport channels representatives, media specialists and Sport State Authorities.
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