Venue: Randstad Box – Via S. Vigilio, 5, 20142 Milano MI
A two-day gathering of organisations, educators, sport professionals, project managers and changemakers
working to create lasting impact through sport, education and social innovation.
The challenge
What Remains After the Project?
Projects start. Projects end.
Every year, hundreds of European and international projects are launched across Europe.
New ideas are tested.
New partnerships are created.
New communities emerge.
But once funding ends, an important question remains:
What happens next?
At EUSport LAB 2026 we want to explore a simple idea:
The most valuable outcomes of a project are often not the activities delivered or the reports produced.
They are the relationships built, the knowledge generated and the opportunities that continue long after the project has officially finished.
Why EU Sport LAB?
Where Projects Meet People
For six editions, EUSport LAB has brought together organisations active in sport, education and international cooperation.
What started as an informal meeting among trusted partners has gradually evolved into a space for exchanging ideas, sharing experiences and building new collaborations.
The 2026 edition represents another step in that journey.
Not a traditional conference.
Not simply a dissemination event.
But an opportunity to meet the people behind the projects, discover inspiring initiatives and explore future opportunities together.
Stories of impact
How Innovation Becomes Impact
The event’s sessions will showcase some of the key areas where sport, education and social innovation can generate lasting impact.
Rather than focusing on project activities and deliverables, each session will explore broader challenges,
innovative approaches and lessons learned from real experiences implemented across Europe and beyond.
Education Through Movement & Exploration
How can movement become a tool for learning?
Innovative approaches that combine education, outdoor learning and experiential methodologies to engage children and young people both inside and outside the classroom.
Building Communities Through Sport
How can sport strengthen communities and create opportunities for belonging?
From neighbourhood initiatives to inclusive educational programmes, sport can become a catalyst for social cohesion, language learning and community development.
Leadership and Representation in Sport
How can sport organisations become more inclusive, diverse and sustainable?
A discussion on the future of leadership in sport, focusing on coaching, representation and organisational development.
From Project to Movement
How can sport organisations become more iHow can ideas continue to grow after funding ends?
Exploring sustainability, replication and long-term impact, this session will examine how projects can evolve into lasting communities, networks and movements.
More than presentations
The full programme is designed to create connections.
Participants will have the opportunity to meet organisations, discuss ideas, explore future collaborations and exchange experiences
through a variety of interactive activities.
Because meaningful collaborations rarely start on a stage.
They start through conversations.
The venue
Randstad Box, Milan
EUSport LAB 2026 will take place at Randstad Box, an innovative and dynamic space in the heart of Milan
designed to foster learning, exchange and meaningful connections.
More than just a venue, Randstad Box is a place where ideas,
people and opportunities come together—making it the perfect setting
for a day dedicated to collaboration, inspiration and future partnerships.
About Us
L'ORMAINTERNATIONAL
L’ORMAinternational supports organisations, institutions and communities in designing and implementing initiatives that use sport, education and social innovation as tools for positive change.
Over the years we have contributed to dozens of international partnerships, European projects and local impact initiatives.
Today we are increasingly interested in one question:
How can organisations move beyond individual projects and build stronger alliances capable of generating long-term impact?
EUSport LAB is one of the spaces where we explore that question together.
Programme
Day 1 | December 3rd
Learning from Experience
Registration & Welcome Coffee
Registration & Welcome Coffee
Opening Session | Beyond Projects
Opening Session | Beyond Projects
Coffee Break and Networking
Coffee Break and Networking
Stories of Impact | Part 1
Topics include:
- Leadership and Representation in Sport: "She Coach" and "A Goal to Dream" projects
- Education Through Movement & Exploration - "Compass Quest" project
Stories of Impact | Part 1
Topics include:
- Leadership and Representation in Sport: "She Coach" and "A Goal to Dream" projects
- Education Through Movement & Exploration - "Compass Quest" project
Networking Lunch
Networking Lunch
Stories of Impact | Part II
- From Project to Movement: "European Week of Winter Sport" project
- Building Communities Through Sport: "Neighborhood Coach" and "Multilanguage Summer Camp" projects
Stories of Impact | Part II
- From Project to Movement: "European Week of Winter Sport" project
- Building Communities Through Sport: "Neighborhood Coach" and "Multilanguage Summer Camp" projects
Coffee Break and Networking
Coffee Break and Networking
Alliance Tables
Indicative themes include:
- Sport & Education
- Schools & Youth
- Inclusion & Community Development
- International Cooperation
- Social Innovation
Alliance Tables
Indicative themes include:
- Sport & Education
- Schools & Youth
- Inclusion & Community Development
- International Cooperation
- Social Innovation
Looking Ahead
Looking Ahead
Day | December 4th
Designing the Future together
Building Future Alliances
Building Future Alliances
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
Project Fair & Collaboration Marketplace
Meet project teams, exchange contacts and explore potential partnerships in an informal exhibition setting.
Project Fair & Collaboration Marketplace
Meet project teams, exchange contacts and explore potential partnerships in an informal exhibition setting.
What's Next?
The event concludes with a collective reflection on how stronger partnerships can create lasting impact beyond individual projects.
What's Next?
The event concludes with a collective reflection on how stronger partnerships can create lasting impact beyond individual projects.
Who Should Attend?
A Meeting Point for European Project Professionals
EUSport LAB is designed for professionals working in international cooperation, sport, education and social innovation.
The event is particularly relevant for project managers, directors, coordinators and representatives of organisations involved in European and international initiatives who are looking to exchange experiences, discover inspiring practices and build meaningful partnerships.
Whether you are currently managing projects, developing new ideas or exploring future collaborations, EUSport LAB offers a space to connect with like-minded professionals from across Europe and beyond.
Why you should attend:
Discover innovative approaches and successful initiatives from different countries.
Meet organisations working in sport, education, youth and social impact.
Exchange ideas and lessons learned beyond project deliverables and final reports.
Explore opportunities for future collaborations and partnerships.
Take part in interactive networking activities designed to facilitate meaningful connections.
Join conversations about how organisations can move beyond individual projects and create long-term impact together.
Participants
Speakers & Participants
The participant list will be available soon.
Support A goal to dream
Participation at EUSport LAB is free.
Participants who wish, can support A Goal To Dream through a voluntary donation during registration.
A Goal To Dream is a grassroots initiative that uses football to empower girls living in remote areas of Pakistan, creating opportunities for education, leadership and personal development.
Our goal for 2026 is to raise €5000,00 to support the next generation of participants.
Small contributions can help create life-changing opportunities.
Be a part of something special
Join Us
Registration is free but mandatory
If you work in sport, education, youth, inclusion, social innovation or international cooperation,
we would be delighted to welcome you to Milan.