12th december – day 1

16.30 – 17.00 Registration

17.00 – 17.15 Welcome

17.15 – 18.00 “Development of elite players in multi-cultures across africa, Middle East and Europe” – by Shawn Bishop, Al Ettifaq FC – Head of Methodology and Coaching

18.00 – 18.15 Break

18.15 – 19.00 “From Potential to Performance: The Structured Pathway of FC Utrecht Academy“ – by Robin Pronk, FC Utrecht – Head of Academy

19.00 – 20.00 Break, Dinner

20.00 – 20.45 “Recruiting Talent in the North West of England as a Category One club in the Championship” – by Michael Cribley, Blackburn Rovers FC – Head of Academy Recruitment

20.45 – 21.00 Break

21.00 – 21.45“How to Turn Ball Possession Into Real On-Field Superiority“ – by Tomas Pereira, The Swedish FA (SvFF) – Football Analysis Specialist

21.45 – Conference program Ends – See you tomorrow

22.00 – 22.00 Networking on ground floor – Bar is open – Access for all conference participants (Drinks and food on own separate expense)

13th december – day 2

09.00 – 09.30 Registration

09.30 – 10.15 “Department Structure & Strategy: How We Work and Where We’re Headed” – by Scott Curry, Aston Villa – TID Project & Development Manager

10.15 – 10.30 Break

10.30 – 11.15 “Forging Individual Journeys: Developing High-Potential Talent” – by Robin Pronk, FC Utrecht – Head of Academy

11.15 – 11.30 Break

11.30 – 12.15 “A Sustainable Foundation for Regional Players’ Journey to the First Team” – by Byron Bakker, FC Groningen – Head of Football Development

12.15 – 13.15 Lunch – Networking

13.15 – 14.00 “Leading Together: Building Shared Pathways Across the Women’s and Men’s Game” Panel Discussion, All Speakers, Moderator: Kenneth Santa, Conference Director

14.00 – 14.15 Break

14.15 – 15.00 “Inside the National Team: Preparing Denmark’s U17 Elite for the Future” – by Morten Corlin, U17 Mens National Coach, Denmark

15.00 – 15.15 Break

15.15 – 16.00 “Defensive Numerical Superiority: How to Use It, Press It, and Win With It “ – by Tomas Pereira, The Swedish FA (SvFF) – Football Analysis Specialist

16.00 – 16.15 Break

16.15 – 17.00 “Individual development plans of high potential players in youth football” – by Shawn Bishop, Al Ettifaq FC – Head of Methodology Academy

17.00 – Conference Program Ends – See you tomorrow

14th december – day 3

09.00 – 09.30 Registration

09.30 – 10.15 “Retaining Your Best Talent from Premier League Clubs “- by Michael Cribley, Blackburn Rovers FC – Head of Academy Recruitment

10.15 – 10.30 Break

10.30 – 11.15 “A Development Climate in a Performance Culture” – by Byron Bakker, FC Groningen – Head of Football Development

11.15 – 11.30 Break

11.30 – 12.15 “Thinking Outside the Box: Exploring New Pools of Talent” – by Scott Curry, Aston Villa – TID Project & Development Manager

12.15 – 13.00 Lunch – Networking

13.00 – 13.45 “The Future of Youth Development and Talent Identification, in Men’s and Women’s Football” – Panel Discussion, All Speakers – Moderator: Kenneth Santa, Conference Director

13.45 – 14.00 Closing of the 2025 International Football Conference – See You in 2026

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