Scientific Program

The 23rd EFPM Congress ISRAEL 2017

Scientific Program Framework for the EFPM Congress in Haifa Oct. 24-25, 2017

(The program is subject to change)

Day 1

Time

Event

09:15 – 10:00

Opening Words

10:00 – 10:45

Sport and Peace-Building in Divided Societies: Playing with Enemies

Prof. John Sugden, University of Brighton, England

10:45 – 11:15

Coffee Break

11:15 – 12:00

Discussion Groups

12:00 – 12:15

Break

12:15 – 13:00

Group Feedback: Short presentation of feedback by group representative

13:00 – 14:00

Lunch (Networking and Posters time)

14:00 – 14:45

A Global Game: Sport for Development and Peace in Multicultural Societies

Prof. Halina Zdebska-Biziewska, University of Physical Education in Cracow, Poland

14:45 -15:15

       Models and projects of fairness in sport in Israel:

  • Ghazi Nujeidat, "Neutral Mediator": The Role of Change Agent in SDP Projects
  • Hilla Davidov, Olympism and Multiculturalism in Israel
  • Prof. Ronnie Lidor, Review of Projects for Peace through Sports

15:15 – 15:45

Panel Discussion

15:45 – 16:15

Coffee Break

16:15-17:15

Physical Activity Workshop: Cooperative Games for Peace

Day 2

Time

Event

09:00 – 09:45

       Integrity in Sport and Organizational Ethics: the tragedy of the Commons

Dr. Yotam Lurie, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel

09:45 – 10:15

       Models and projects of fairness in sport in Israel:

  • Danny Hakim, Traditional Martial Arts as a Means for Reconciliation in the Middle East

  • Itay Dinar, Hand in Hand: Building Shared Society in Israel

  • Avraham Burg, Using Sport`s Handshake: An Alternative Reconciliatory Handshake between Children of Adversary Neighbors

10:15 – 10:45

Coffee Break

10:45 – 11:30

Discussion Groups

11:30 – 11:45

Break

11:45 – 12:30

Group Feedback: Short presentation of feedback by group representative

12:30 – 14:00

Lunch (Networking  and Posters time)

14:00 – 14:45

Olympic Harmony and Peace

Ms. Ankie Spitzer, Israel

14:45 – 15:30

Closing Remarks

Social Program

Social Program for the EFPM Congress in Haifa Oct. 24-26, 2017

(The program is subject to change)

October 24th

10:00-15:00

Tour to Nazareth, Kafr Kanna, Sea of Galilee

(for accompanying persons)

19:20-21:30

Dinner Hosted by the Israeli Ministry of Culture and Sport 

21:30 - 22:30

Night Tour in Haifa

October 25th

10:00-15:00

Tour to Akko (Acre), Nahariya, Rosh HaNikra

(for accompanying persons)

19:00-21:30

Dinner and Award Ceremony Hosted by Haifa Municipality

October 26th

14:00-18:00

Excursion in Haifa

 

** The social program will be provided in detail soon.

** Please bring comfortable sports clothing and shoes, a hat and sunscreen.

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