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IKF World Congress 2025 to Unite Global Korfball Community in Lisbon

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Delegates from around the world will gather in Portugal for two days of connection, growth, and inspiration.

The International Korfball Federation (IKF) is set to host the IKF World Congress 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal, on 17–18 October 2025. This crucial event will welcome delegates, national federations, and korfball leaders from across the world to share insights, ideas, and strategies that will shape the future of the sport.

Held under the powerful theme “Korfball Together: Connecting, Growing, Inspiring,” the Congress features a two-day programme of discussions and presentations centered on:

  • Equality and Inclusion
  • Innovation and Digital Transformation
  • Collaboration and Partnerships
  • Sustainable Global Development

A Programme of Global Voices

IKF President Gabi Kool will open the Congress on Friday with a session reflecting on the significant progress made since the last Congress in 2023.

Over the two days, participants will explore key themes with speakers and panelists representing a diverse range of countries and experiences. Delegates will have the opportunity to engage in focused sessions, including:

  • Korfball Inspiring Equality and Inclusion Globally – with Joana Faria (POR), Silvia Silva (POR), Christie Smillie (SCO), Ahmed El-Bakry (EGY) and Mario Santos (POR)
  • Engage and Grow: Building Korfball’s Global Audience – led by Dean Woods (ENG), Gertrude de Vries (NED), Ben Mansvelder (BEL) and Gabi Kool (NED)
  • Digital Tools for a Stronger Korfball – featuring Michael Janssens (BEL), Yves Daelmans (BEL) and Guo Qilin (CHN)
  • From Good to Great: Rethinking Korfball – facilitated by Joana Faria (POR)

The Congress will conclude on Saturday with a final session from IKF President Gabi Kool, who will outline how the korfball community can build on the sport’s accelerating momentum to expand its reach and impact worldwide.

Event Overview

The IKF World Congress takes place every two years and serves as the essential platform for collaboration, reflection, and inspiration for the global korfball family.

IKF World Congress 2025

🗓️ 17–18 October 2025
📍 Lisbon, Portugal
🎯 Theme: Korfball Together – Connecting, Growing, Inspiring

Follow the IKF channels on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X for live updates, photos, and key takeaways throughout the event!

Kit McConnell welcomes attendees to the World Korfball Congress

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At the World Korfball Congress 2023 which was held Taipei City during the World Korfball Championships, 25 – 26 October 2023, Gabi Kool, Chair of Executive Committee and Executive Vice President for the International Korfball Federation (IKF) read out a letter to attendees received from Kit McConnell, the Sports Director of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).  

Kit said: “The vision outlined in the International Korfball Federations’ “Strategy 2032” is inspiring. Congratulations to the International Korfball Federation for your unwavering dedication to promoting gender equality and fostering inclusivity through sport. This is a shared commitment that resonated with us all. 

“Korfball, at its core, thrives on cooperation, both on and off the pitch. The IOC stands inspired by your commitment to fostering cooperation and your dedication to reaching younger generations. 

“Together, let’s continue to build a brighter and equal future” 

The IKF is committed to working better together with our members and partners, and we are excited about the future opportunities for the sport of korfball. Thank you to all that attended in person in Taipei City and for everyone that connected remotely. Check out our social media channels for photos taken throughout the congress.

Photo: Qi Lim

IKF World Korfball Congress Program

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The IKF World Korfball Congress will take place from 25 to 26 October 2023 in Taipei City, Chinese Taipei. The theme of the congress is ‘Rising in a Changing Society’.

*Log-in instructions for the congress platform will be sent closer to the event to all online participants.

Official program:

IKF World Korfball Congress and IKF General Meeting 2021

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The IKF World Korfball Congress and IKF General Meeting 2021 will be be organised from 28-30 October in Antwerp (Belgium), during the IKF European Korfball Championship A-Division. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the related travel restrictions, the Congress and AGM will be organised in a hybrid format. Online attendance options will be made available for those unable to travel to Antwerp. All invitees are required to register upfront.

This year’s Congress is named ‘Reinventing korfball; unite for the future’. There will be particular emphasis on the development of korfball along three dimensions:

– IKF & National Federations; a joint path towards the future;

– Learning Management Platform; needs & experiences;

– Korfball4; moving closer to the Olympics.

The general program is as follows:

– Thursday 28 October 13:00 – 17:00 hrs CET: IKF World Korfball Congress

– Friday 29 October      09:00 – 13:00 hrs CET: IKF World Korfball Congress

– Saturday 30 October  09:00 – 12:00 hrs CET: IKF General Meeting

Both the Congress and the General Meeting will take place in Boeckenberg Sport and Business, Grensstraat 9, 2100 Antwerp.

 

IKF Korfball World Congress 2019

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The next IKF Korfball World Congress will take place on August 7 and August 8 in the Garden Court Marine Parade Hotel, Durban, South Africa, during the IKF World Korfball Championship 2019.

This year’s edition of the congress aims to promote the sharing of experiences and ideas among members focusing on two main themes: Global Korfball Development and Strengthening Our National Organisations.

The registration for the IKF Korfball World Congress is still open until July, 8th 2019 and it must be done by email to office@ikf.org

You can consult the detailed program of the IKF Korfball World Congress here.

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