Temptations to Move

Think beyond sports

Join us for this masterclass, crafted for municipal and educational representatives eager to innovate and promote active lifestyles in their communities. We invite you to think beyond traditional sports by learning on innovative (public) sports infrastructure and forward thinking from Danish renowned Lokale og Anlægsfonden (meet Ola Mattsson), along with European insights from the European Network of Outdoor Sports (meet Benjamin Billet) and the European Sports and Wellbeing Alliance for Municipalities (meet Arno Hermans). The masterclass will also explore sustainability, trends and cross-sectoral thinking, providing you with the tools to create impactful, community-driven initiatives. Discover new ways to engage with your (local) community. Don’t miss this chance to transform cities and villages into a vibrant, health-focused environment and make a lasting impact on your residents’ well-being.

Meet Ola Mattsson
Ola Mattsson is a key figure at Lokale og Anlægsfonden, Denmark’s leading foundation supporting innovative public spaces and community infrastructure. With a focus on user participation, architecture and functionality, Ola has played a pivotal role in developing creative solutions throughout Denmark that enhance sports, culture and leisure facilities. His work is dedicated to improving the quality of public spaces and fostering sustainable, inclusive communities through innovative urban design.

Meet Benjamin Billet
Benjamin Billet leads the International Unit at the CREPS Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes – European Outdoor sports centre. His role combines applied-policy-work, programme development, network coordination both at national and European level. He previously served as a policy officer at the National Resource Centre for Outdoor Sports. Benjamin’s career has been defined by his passion for outdoor sports, from training professionals in the field to engaging in programme development and policy work in the field of sports, youth and democracy education in both France and Sweden. He served as Outdoor Sports Policy Advisor for the Stockholm County Council until 2019 and is currently involved in the European Network of Outdoor sports (ENOS).

Meet Arno Hermans
Arno is an urban planning and traffic management engineer with a deep passion for sports. He combines these two worlds through his work in initiating and developing innovative concepts, products and services. Recently, he launched the European Sports and Wellbeing Alliance for Municipalities (ESWAM), fostering cross-border collaboration on cross sectoral thinking, (sports) facilities, participation and public space across Europe. Arno’s expertise lies in connecting technology, infrastructure and sports to create vibrant and active communities. Basically, a true pioneer and sports futurist with his motto: inspiration through involvement. Currently he represents The Netherlands on sports and innovation at the European Commission.