Lisbon to host Annual General Assembly, inaugural European debates cycle and exclusive members’ initiatives on 13–14 April 2026
The Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) has announced a comprehensive two-day programme of institutional meetings and high-level engagements to be held in Lisbon, Portugal, on 13–14 April 2026. The programme will centre on SIGA’s Annual General Assembly (AGA) and a series of strategic initiatives aimed at advancing the global Sport Integrity agenda.
Bringing together SIGA’s global membership, partners and leading stakeholders, the programme will combine key governance milestones with opportunities for dialogue, collaboration and thought leadership. Lisbon will host these activities with the support of distinguished local partners.
Two Days, Four Landmark Moments
The programme will open on 13 April with two exclusive initiatives reserved for SIGA Member organisations and invited guests:
- SIGA Members Club – Workshop (15:00–18:00), hosted by Liga Portugal, in Lisbon.
A closed working session focused on benchmarking, peer exchange and collaborative dialogue on priority integrity challenges facing the global sport ecosystem.
- SIGA Members Club – Dinner Debate & Networking (20:00–22:30)
A private dinner discussion providing an opportunity for continued engagement in an informal and confidential setting.
On 14 April, SIGA will convene its Annual General Assembly at the Palácio Sotto Mayor, headquarters of PwC Portugal. The 2026 General Assembly represents a central governance milestone, during which Members will be invited to review and adopt a series of strategic and institutional decisions.
Foremost among these will be the approval of SIGA’s Global Strategy for the 2026–2030 cycle, alongside the endorsement of the 2026–2027 Key Priorities and Action Plan, setting the organisation’s strategic direction for the years ahead.
Members will also review and adopt the 2026 budget, examine the organisation’s financial accounts and activity report, and consider the admission of new Members.
In addition, the Assembly will be invited to endorse two new SIGA Universal Standards: one on Social and Environmental Sustainability in Sport, and another on Artificial Intelligence and Sport Integrity, further strengthening SIGA’s global normative framework.
The Assembly will also ratify key institutional elections, including the:
- Election of the SIGA Global CEO (2026–2030), which took place on 16 March;
- Election of members of the SIGA Ethics Committee (2026–2030);
- Election of members of the SIGA Audit and Compliance Committee (2026–2030).
The programme will conclude on the afternoon of 14 April with the inaugural SIGA EUROPE Cycle of Debates – The Future of Sport in Europe, hosted by PwC Portugal at the Palácio Sotto Mayor.
This high-level forum will convene senior representatives from sport, government, business, media and civil society to address key challenges and emerging trends shaping Sport Integrity in Europe.
Following a high-level opening session, the debates will focus on a series of pressing topics, including:
- Shaping European Sport’s Next Era: Governance, Integrity and Responsibility.
- Countering Criminal Infiltration in a Fragmented and Unstable World: Multilateral Cooperation and the Future of Sport;
- Technology and the Future of Sport Integrity: Managing Risks, Governance and Innovation; and
- Beyond the Logo: How Global Brands Can Advance Sport Integrity;
The event will close with a concluding session followed by a networking reception.
Through this two-day programme, SIGA will bring together key actors from across the global sport ecosystem to strengthen cooperation, promote best practices and reinforce a shared commitment to integrity, good governance and responsible leadership in sport.
Registration and Participation
Registrations for the SIGA EUROPE Cycle of Debates are now open. Participation is free of charge, but subject to confirmation, and places are limited. Further details on the agenda and speakers will be announced in due course. Click to register your interest.
The SIGA Members Club initiatives and the Annual General Assembly are reserved exclusively for SIGA Members and invited guests.
For partnership and sponsorship opportunities, please contact SIGA’s Chief Commercial Officer:
Katie Simmonds (katie.simmonds@siga-sport.com).
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SIGA is the world’s leading organisation for Sport Integrity. We are creating a whole new landscape for the sports industry by delivering independent global rating and certification for world Sport to ensure it is governed and operates under the highest integrity standards: The SIGA Universal Standards.
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SIGA is the only organisation to bring together sport, governments, academia, international organisations, sponsors, business, rights holders, NGOs and professional services companies, from every region in the world, around a common cause of fostering greater integrity throughout sport.
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