The event, which is being organised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), in partnership with the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), will bring together representatives from the world of sport, universities, NGOs, governments and intergovernmental organisations.

The Conference will be opened by IOC President Jacques Rogge, and will feature plenary and parallel sessions and workshops. Among others, a key topic will be the follow-up of the Culture and Education Programme of the first ever Youth Olympic Games, which will be held in August in Singapore.

5 December 2010
5pm Opening Ceremony at the Durban International Conference Centre
7pm Reception

6 December 2010
9am - 6pm Day 1 Conference
Plenary Session, Concurrent Sessions, Side Workshops and Dialogue Sessions

7 December 2010
9am - 4.30pm Day 2 Conference
Plenary Session, Concurrent Sessions, Side Workshops and Dialogue Sessions

5pm - 6pm Closing Plenary Session and Reading of Conference Resolutions.

To register, please contact: events.durban@olympic.org.