MPW25

Celebrating 10 Years of Connection & Knowledge Sharing

MASS PARTICIPATION WORLD 2025

MOVING FROM EVENTS TO ECOSYSTEMS

Harnessing Global Headwinds to Build Our Future Together

4-5 December 2025

Thank you to our partners, speakers, and delegates for the powerful conversations in Ho Chi Minh City. We hope you can join us in Belgrade for MPW2027. Register your interest early here.

WHAT TO EXPECT

PROMINENT INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS

As always, you’ll have the chance to hear from and connect with high-profile speakers from around the world. Expert voices - both from within the mass participation industry and beyond - will be unveiled in the coming weeks.

CONVERSATIONS NOT PRESENTATIONS

The conference will feature interactive workshops, panels, and fireside chats to drive collaboration and exchange, highlighted by a discussion on Mass Participation Vision 2050 - a framework for the industry’s long-term advancement.

INNOVATION CHALLENGE

Following the overwhelming success of last year’s MPW Innovation Challenge, the segment will return for its second edition - spotlighting cutting-edge solutions that address some of the most pressing challenges in our industry. Stay tuned for more details on how to participate.

NETWORKING & EXPO

Meet and connect with a diverse range of delegates from across the globe, representing every pillar of running and mass participation. Attendees include event organisers, rights holders, brands and sponsors, government agencies, industry suppliers, marketing and PR firms, and non-profit organisations.

PROGRAM

TESTIMONIALS

Mike Nishi

COO, Chicago Marathon

"Mass Participation World are industry leaders when it comes to creating and executing a global endurance sport conference, bringing our industry together to foster connections, share leading practices, address current challenges and develop creative solutions."

Bruce Franke

Consultant, Marathon Foto

"The conference in Bangkok was one of the best I’ve ever attended. It was well organized, had great content and engagement and created more clients for our business."

Jason Gewirtz

Vice President, Sports Division, Northstar Meetings Group
Executive Editor/Publisher, SportsTravel

"MPW is a world-class conference, topping the list when it comes to value for its participants. I can’t recommend the event enough as well as the value it would bring to a host city."

Peggy Tng

Regional Lead, APAC, GSIC Powered by Microsoft

"MPW is the one event where the global mass participation industry truly comes together. The insights, connections, and collaborations I’ve gained here have been invaluable."

PARTNERS

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact sean@massparticipationworld.com