Launch of the second Active Workplace Certification class
The Workplace Active Certification is accessible to any type of organisation, irrespective of its size, location, culture, sector of activity, social and economic situation.
European Pathways to Active and Performing Workplaces
Brussels — Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 15:00–18:00
Join us in Brussels for the final conference of the Erasmus+ Sport projects Move@Work (M@W) and Work, Move & Perf (WMP) — a unique opportunity to explore how physical activity can drive healthier, more active and better-performing workplaces across Europe.
This event will bring together European experts, project partners, policymakers and employers to share evidence, tools and good practices on the benefits and implementation of physical activity at work.
Why Attend?
- Discover the latest research findings on physical activity and performance at work
- Discover the project key results
- Learn from innovative European initiatives and practical case studies
- Connect with decision-makers, researchers, and employers shaping the future of active workplaces
- Access tools and recommendations to support physical activity in your organization
Programme
Moderate by: Eva Jacomet, Head of the EU Affairs – Think tank Sport et Citizenship
From 14:30: Welcoming & registration
15:00: Official opening
- Stefano Pintus, Policy Officer – Sport Unit, DG EAC European Commission
- Didier Besseyre, President – European and World Federation for Company Sport (EFCS, WFCS)
Move at Work and Performance: What are we talking about?
- Charlotte Frueh-Richardot, Move At Work project coordinator – European Federation for Company Sport (EFCS)
- Victoria Isitt, Work, Move & Perf project coordinator – French Federation for Company Sport (FFSE)
PANEL 1: State of the art – Scientific evidence on the impact of physical activity in the workplace
- Dr. Adam B. Evans, Department of Nutrition Exercise and Sports, University of Copenhagen
- Dr. Salvador Angosto Sanchez, UMU Sport Research Group, University of Murcia
- Frank Vandaele, Lecturer and Researcher – Artevelde University of Applied Sciences
15:50-16:10: Active & coffee break
PANEL 2: Implementing workplace Physical Activity — challenges, good practices and key tools
- Thomas Le Lann, Sports Advisor French and European Federation for Company Sport (FFSE, EFCS)
- Silke Veeckman, Company Sports Project Coordinator – Fros Multisport Vlaanderen
- Theodora Filandra, Physical Activity Executive – Corinth Canal SA-AEDIK, WAC certified company (tbc)
- Martine Schuijer, Director – Nederland Onderneemt Maatschappelijk
17:00: Q&A
PANEL 3: Beyond the projects — Launching the Move At Work Supporters’ Community
- Simon De Coster, International Sports Policy Officer – Sport Vlaanderen
- Vincent Fohal, Sports projects Officer – Municipality of Ixelles
- Aurélia Fischer, Vice President – Swiss Federation for Company Sport and Senior Project Manager – Evaleo
- Níkos Pappás, Member of the European Parliament (tbc)
17:50: Q&A
18:00: Conclusions
Cocktail & Networking
About the Move@Work Project (M@W)
The Move At Work (M@W) project, coordinated by the European Federation for Company Sport (EFCS), is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Sport programme. It aims to democratize physical activity in the workplace by providing a European overview of workplace physical activity programmes and offering practical tools and guidance for their implementation.
The EFCS is implementing the project together with eight partner organizations: the European Network for Innovation and Knowledge (Netherlands), Evaleo (Switzerland), the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (Belgium), the Sport and Citizenship think tank (Belgium), Stichting NLOM! (Netherlands), the University of Copenhagen (Denmark), and the World Federation for Company Sport (France).
About the Work, Move & Perf Project (WMP)
The Work, Move & Perf (WMP) project, coordinated by the French Federation for Company Sport (FFSE), is also co-funded by the Erasmus+ Sport programme. It is the first European-level scientific study to analyze the effects of physical activity on individual productivity and organizational performance.
The FFSE is implementing the project with eight partner organizations: the University of Copenhagen (Denmark), the University of Murcia (Spain), the European Federation for Company Sport (France), the Association for Sport in Free Time (Bulgaria), the French National Olympic Committee (France), the Sports Association of the Bank of France (France), the Authority for Integrity in Maltese Sport (Malta), and the European Network for Innovation and Knowledge (Netherlands).
Don’t miss this opportunity!
Join us on 2 December 2025 in Brussels and be part of the conversation shaping the future of active and performing workplaces in Europe.
Seats are limited — register now to secure your place and connect with leading experts, innovators, and decision-makers driving change across the continent.
