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The conference on December 3, 2020 brought together experts from the sports sector, public and private operators, architects, company representatives and scientists.

The round of participating experts had a highly knowledgeable talk about research findings, recycling methods, and interests of public stakeholders. Even if the majority of participants were from EU member countries, it became obvious that there is a wide range of perceptions for synthetic turf in different countries that leads to different priorities and preferences.

Tom Jones, Senior Principal at Populous, United Kingdom has been appointed new IAKS Vice President at the Executive Board Meeting which was held virtually on November 26, 2020. He has a great passion for sport and has been able to use this in the design and delivery of a number of high-profile projects around the world, including Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Emirates Stadium for Arsenal FC and the Olympic Stadium for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Join us in wishing Tom every success in his new position.

Holger Kortbek, Head of Sports Facilities at the Municipality of Gladsaxe, Denmark has been appointed new IAKS Treasurer at the Executive Board Meeting which was held virtually on November 26, 2020. Holger succeeds Dr Markus Fischer from Germany. Since its founding in 2017, Holger sits on the board of IAKS Nordic. Join us in wishing Holger every success in his new position.