Placed under the High Patronage of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, this annual event has become a must for the world’s decision makers in sport and peace. It has undergone a growing success since its inception in 2007: no less than 330 leading personalities took part in debates during the last edition, which often got quite heated.

Following on from this success, Peace and Sport has decided to alter the concept of the Forum so that it is more operational, fostering the sharing of expertise and fortuitous meetings.

“The first two editions of the International Forum were intended to mobilize all actors for sport and peace” explains Joel Bouzou, President and Founder of Peace and Sport. "It was a matter of raising awareness and making people understand that cooperation between the two worlds were not only possible, but necessary if we are to act in a coordinated and effective manner to build sustainable peace throughout the world. This objective was achieved above and beyond our expectations. So the 2009 edition will be a natural progression; more pragmatic and more focused on the exchange of experiences.”