IN TOKYO

Date6–9 July 2027

CityTokyo, Japan

FormatIn person, four days

Youth Sport Leadership Forum Tokyo 2027

Four days on community sport, inclusion and athlete leadership in Tokyo — coaching labs, a club visit and a certificate of participation.

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Poster artwork: a giant white countdown outline over Tokyo Tower and Mount Fuji in a deep teal dusk.

About the forum

The Youth Sport Leadership Forum gathers young coaches, club organisers, athletes and students in Tokyo to work on how sport includes more people and how athletes help lead it.

Tokyo’s community clubs, and the legacy of its major games, give the forum a concrete place to talk about access, coaching and fair play.

Hosted under the Summits Connect network, the forum combines keynotes, workshops, small-group sessions and structured networking.

Delegates seated for an evening session

Themes

Sport for inclusion

Who gets to play, and what gets in the way.

Coaching and clubs

Community clubs, volunteers and safe sessions.

Athlete voice

How athletes share decisions in a club or a team.

Major-event legacy

What a city keeps after the games leave.

Programme highlights

  • Day 1
    Tue 6 Jul
    Opening & keynotes
    Welcome and keynotes on sport that includes more people.
  • Day 2
    Wed 7 Jul
    Coaching labs
    Small groups designing a community session.
  • Day 3
    Thu 8 Jul
    Club visits
    A visit to a local club and a leadership simulation.
  • Day 4
    Fri 9 Jul
    Presentations & closing
    Plans, networking and certificates.
Delegates facing a conference stage

In the room

Ceiling lights in a conference hall
Ceiling lights in a conference hall

Dates & venue

The forum takes place in Tokyo, Japan. Exact venue details and the full timetable are sent to confirmed participants.

Dates6–9 July 2027
LocationTokyo, Japan
Application deadline21 May 2027
FormatIn person, four days
LanguageEnglish

Who should apply

Open to students, young coaches, athletes and club organisers interested in community sport, from any country.

Places & pricing

Choose the place that fits your situation, fill in one short application form and pay securely by debit or credit card.

Fully funded

€18

Covers application processing. Flights, accommodation, meals and programme costs are funded for selected participants.

Apply – €18

Partially funded

€40

Programme and accommodation covered; participants arrange their own travel.

Apply – €40

Self-funded

€120

Guaranteed review priority and full programme access; participants cover their own travel and stay.

Apply – €120
Optional visa invitation letter, €10. Only needed if you require an official invitation letter for a visa application. Just answer “Yes” to the visa question in the application form and the €10 is added to your total.

FAQ

What does the application fee cover?

Fully funded, partially funded and self-funded places each include different combinations of programme access, accommodation and travel support. See the pricing cards above. The optional €10 visa invitation letter is added in the form only if you need it.

How do I pay?

At the end of the application you pay by debit or credit card. No PayPal account is needed and we never see your card number.

When will I hear back?

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until 21 May 2027. You should hear from us within about 5 working days after submitting your application and payment.

Is this affiliated with a university or government?

The forum is organised under the Summits Connect Hub network. It is an independent youth and professional conference programme, not a government or university admissions process.

Ready to join us in Tokyo?

The application takes about 5 minutes.

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