MUMBAI: The second edition of SportAccord, the international sports convention, will take place from 15-20 May 2004 in Lausanne, Switzerland.

SportAccord will brings representatives from the 99 International Sports Federations. They are affiliated to the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF), Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF), Association of the International Olympic Winter Sports Federations (AIOWF), and the International Olympic Committee (IOC ) executive board -

In addition broadcasters, sponsors, sports lawyers will also gather to discuss the key issues facing the sports world and industry. The open conference sessions will be based around topical themes. Experts have been approached to develop a programme that will cover broadcasting, sponsorship and marketing, event management and infrastructure and law.

The open conference sessions will be based around topical themes. Experts have been approached to develop a programme that will cover broadcasting, sponsorship and marketing, event management and infrastructure and law.