Livestream 2 October, 2023, 10:30 CEST (GMT+1) |
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10.30 am |
Opening by IFHA Chair IFHA Chair Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges will welcome members, key stakeholders, and media, and begin to spotlight the work undertaken by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) over the past 12 months and what lies ahead. |
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Master of Ceremonies Nick Luck, a renowned broadcaster for UK's Racing TV, known as the host of the "Luck on Sunday" Sunday morning racing show, the daily podcast "Nick Luck Daily," and a prominent figure in NBC's international and Breeders' Cup coverage in the U.S., has been invited to serve as the master of ceremonies and moderator for the conference. |
10.45 am |
Session 1: Racing in an Evolving Society
This session will begin with an opening keynote by Natalie Waran, Chair of the Equine Ethics and Well-Being Commission of the International Federation for Equestrian Sports, which will set a strong foundation for the Business Programme. Natalie will highlight key strategies for driving greater understanding of equine sport, through examining the evolving social expectations towards equine welfare, key equine welfare issues and major barriers to behavioural change in industry stakeholders. |
12.15 pm |
Session 2: Update from the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA)
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12.35 pm |
Lunch |
1.30 pm |
Promotion of 40th Asian Racing Conference
This session will be a short presentation from the host of the 40th ARC, the Japan Racing Association, which will provide an overview of the conference and an invitation for IFHA members and stakeholders to participate. |
1.40 pm |
Session 3: Protecting our Equine Athletes
This session will bring together leaders from racing administration and veterinary science to share their perspectives and insights on this critical topic. It will also comprise a panel discussion that will explore new and innovative approaches, as well as look ahead to the future on ways to further minimise the occurrence of breakdowns and deaths on track. |
2.40 pm |
Coffee |
3.00 pm |
Session 4: Enhancing Stakeholder Engagement
This session will begin with a presentation on how the racing industry can harness data-driven insights to formulate proactive policies. This is followed by a dive into real-world examples showcasing how leaders within racing bodies adeptly manage criticism and engage with stakeholders, government, and the public, employing effective resolution and communication strategies. |
4:15 pm |
Closing by IFHA Chair The conference will conclude with a short speech thanking speakers, members and other stakeholders for their participation in the Conference. It will also outline the key themes explored in this Conference, and look ahead at staying connected until the next conference. |