From 26 to 30 November 2018, the MESGO V participants were in Lausanne, Nyon and Geneva for the second session of the programme, which was dedicated to the governance of sports organisations. This session was led by Professor Jean-Philippe Bonardi, Dean of HEC Lausanne.

During this week, MESGO V participants had the opportunity to go to HEC Lausanne (University of Lausanne), the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM), the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and finally to the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) to present and discuss the main challenges, missions and objectives of sports organisations.

The debates focused on the governance of national and international sports organisations, with case studies dedicated to the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the Badminton World Federation (BWF). Other presentations focused on corporate governance issues, innovation in the context of sport and the decision-making processes.

Overall, MESGO V participants have been able to listen, discuss and share their views with senior leaders from various sports organisations, such as:

• Marie Sallois, Executive Director for Corporate Development, IOC;
• Berti Denervaud, Sports Director, FWT;
• Andreas Zagklis, General Counsel/Legal Director, FIBA;
• Miles Templeman, Independent Non-Executive Director, Rugby Football Union;
• Martin Kallen, Chief Executive Officer, UEFA Events SA

MESGO sessions are also an opportunity for participants to share special moments. Several team-building activities took place during the week, including cooking, wine tasting and a football game.

Next stop will take place in Roma, Italy, from 28 January to 1st February 2019 and will be dedicated to competition design and regulation.

The new MESGO cohort met in the City of Light. “Context of international sport” was the main focus of this first session.

The first session of this fifth MESGO edition took place from 24^th to 28^th September 2018 in various locations across Paris: Molitor, the French Football Federation (FFF), the French Basketball Federation (FFBB), Paris-Saint-Germain Football Club (PSG) and the International Automobile Federation (FIA).

The main topic, « Context of International Sport », was covered at institutional, legal and economic levels and integrated into the social, technological and media contexts. Current challenges faced by the sports movement were addressed and potential solutions discussed.

During the week, the participants had the opportunity to interact with a large panel of experts in their field, such as:

• Gabe Shawn Varges, Senior Partner, HCM International
• Tim Crabbe, CEO, Substance
• Mogens Kirkeby, President, International Sport and Culture Association
• Samy Ouerfelli, General Manager, ESL France
• Lambis Konstantinidis, Director of Planning & Coordination, IOC/IPC Relations and IKM

The new MESGO cohort at the French Football Federation

On Thursday night, the participants, the speakers and several graduates of the previous MESGO editions enjoyed a dinner at La Maison de l’Amérique Latine where they had the chance to taste the fine French cuisine. We took benefit of this occasion to give their diploma to the four MESGO IV participants who successfully defend their thesis prior to this event. Congratulations to Andrew, Patrice, Fiona and Doug!

Next stop will be in Lausanne and Nyon, Switzerland, from 26^th to 30^th November. “Governance of Sports Organisations” will be the main focus for this second session of the 5^th MESGO edition.