UAOA Convening
UAOA Autumn Convening
The UAOA Coalition will convene in Switzerland in November to ‘Advance the State of Play Against Online Abuse in Sport’. To express your interest in attending, please contact uaoa@fia.com.
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Bringing People Together. Driving Action Forward.
United Against Online Abuse hosts a programme of events throughout the year, including an annual conference and three quarterly convenings. These events bring together leaders, researchers and organisations from across sport and beyond to exchange knowledge, strengthen collaboration and drive collective action against online abuse.
Why we convene
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Global Collaboration
Bringing together sporting organisations, institutions and key stakeholders to address shared challenges.
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Knowledge Exchange
Connecting researchers, experts and practitioners to share evidence, insights and emerging solutions.
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Building Partnerships
Creating opportunities for dialogue, collaboration and stronger relationships across sectors.
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Turning Insights into Action
Translating discussions and shared expertise into practical approaches to tackling online abuse.
Events
Connecting people. Advancing solutions.
What’s Next
Upcoming Events
Discover upcoming opportunities to connect with experts, exchange knowledge and take part in the global conversation on online abuse in sport.
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UAOA Conference
UAOA Conference – Third Edition
The UAOA Conference will return for its third edition. Further details will be announced in due course. To express your interest in the event, including sponsorship and commercial opportunities, please contact uaoa@fia.com.
UAOA Conference
UAOA IRN Academic Conference
The UAOA International Research Network is pleased to announce its inaugural annual academic conference. We welcome submissions of empirical, conceptual and methodological research exploring the causes, consequences, contexts and potential solutions to online harms. Submissions are open until 5 February 2027. For further information and detailed submission guidelines, please contact uaoa@fia.com.
Looking Back
Past Events
Explore the events that have shaped UAOA’s work and helped advance collective action against online abuse in sport.
2026
ISF Academy Educational Sessions – ISF Football World Cup, 2026
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- Suzhou, China
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- Strengthening digital literacy and resilience among young people is essential as they navigate their career as athletes and future sport professionals. To further the same, UAOA delivered educational workshops, over five (5) days, to about one thousand 16-18-year old student-athletes as part of ISF Academy’s programme at the ISF – International School Sport Federation’s (ISF) Football World Cup.
2026
UAOA Summer Convening: Utilising Data Together
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- London, United Kingdom
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- The United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) Coalition convened at the FIA London Headquarters for its second quarterly convening, where it announced the launch of the UAOA International Research Network (UAOA IRN) hosted by DCU Institute for Business & Society and supported by the FIA Foundation, as part of its efforts to coordinate the gathering and use of data across the online abuse in sport ecosystem.
2026
UAOA Spring Convening: Strengthening the Policy Pipeline
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- Paris, France
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- The United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) Coalition convened at the FIA Paris Headquarters for the inaugural UAOA Convening roundtable event. Supported by the FIA Foundation and the European Union, the event brought together over 35 national and international partners from across government, policy, sport, academia, and the EU Forum to discuss global pipeline and identify gaps to strengthen the UAOA Coalition’s ways of working against online abuse in sport.
2026
FIA Girls on Track & Careershift
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- Valencia, Spain
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- UAOA piloted its new educational resource package with young people aged 11–25 during the FIA Girls on Track and CareerShift programmes at Circuit Ricardo Tormo, alongside the FIA TCR World Tour race weekend. Through interactive digital literacy workshops, participants explored online abuse, its impact on sport and the importance of digital awareness and safeguarding, particularly for those pursuing careers in the motorsport industry.
2026
Online Safeguarding Summit
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- London, United Kingdom
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- United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) participated in Nisien.AI’s Online Safeguarding Summit in London, where UAOA Programme Lead Erin Bourke introduced the initiative to representatives from across sport, technology, law and public authorities. The event also marked the welcome addition of Nisien.AI to the UAOA Coalition, bringing valuable expertise in artificial intelligence and online harms to support the development of evidence-based solutions and strengthen collective action towards safer digital environments in sport.
2026
Careers in Sport LIVE
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- London & Leeds, United Kingdom
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- UAOA presented at Careers in Sport’s flagship LIVE events in London and Leeds to engage with young people and raise their awareness of online abuse and how it will relate to their future in sport. UAOA also welcomed Careers in Sport, who aim to raise awareness of employment and educational opportunities within the sports industry, to the UAOA Coalition. Together, UAOA and Careers in Sport will help promote educational resources to young people that will support the development of their digital literacy and career.
2025
Women with Drive Summit V
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- Indianapolis, USA
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- UAOA attended Women in Motorsport North America’s influential Women with Drive Summit V in Indianapolis, Indiana, to strengthen its network and presence in the United States and to moderate a panel on online abuse in sport. The panel welcomed Microsoft’s Forza, Nvidia and the 6-times NHRA Pro Stock World Champion Erica Enders, and shared personal experiences, discussed the use of AI and tools to reclaiming our digital spaces.
2025
FIA Karting Arrive and Drive World Cup
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- Cheras, Malaysia
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- At the inaugural FIA Karting Arrive and Drive World Cup in Malaysia, young drivers aged 12–19 took part in a series of development workshops designed to support their growth beyond the racetrack. As part of this programme, online abuse in sport was addressed, helping emerging competitors better understand the challenges of digital environments as they progress through their sporting careers.
2025
UAOA Conference – Second Edition
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- Stockholm, Sweden
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- Following the success of the 2024 inaugural conference, the UAOA Conference returned in September 2025 for its second edition in Stockholm, Sweden. The event convened leaders from across sport, politics, academia and technology, and provided a 360-degree understanding of the experiences, research and tools available to build safe digital environments for our sports. Joining UAOA Founder and President of the FIA, H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the event delivered high-impact keynotes, presentations and panels that strengthened the UAOA Coalition’s roadmap for 2026 onwards and provided bolder possibilities for collaboration and growth. Thank you to the following partners and supporters of the UAOA Coalition for their contributions to the event: FIA Foundation, European Commission, ARISF, Peace and Sport, The University of Notre Dame, Natalie Pinkham, International Federation for Sport Officials, Swedish Automobile Sports Federation, NORDREF, TikTok, Signify, ESBS Spain, Clark Hill LLP, Autosport Federation of Slovenia, Arwen.AI, Sportradar, ATP Tour, The Football Association, Kick it Out, International Skating Union, Council of Europe, Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme and OFCOM.
2025
Everything in Sport
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- Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Erin Bourke, UAOA Programme Lead, delivers the closing keynote speech at Everything in Sport: Women’s Edition. “The culture of our society is set by the worst behaviour we’re prepared to accept. And that worst behaviour might start online, but it doesn’t end online.”
2025
Dirtfish Women in Motorsport Summit
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- Seattle, USA
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- Erin Bourke, UAOA Programme Lead, discussed the importance of empowering athletes to take action against hate speech. “The campaign aims to provide the tools for athletes to look after themselves – and to ensure that they feel supported,” she commented. “It’s important for us as a society to recognise what abuse can look like, and we do a lot of digital literacy education with young girls on track.”
2025
FIM Future Leaders Programme
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- Online
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- As part of the collaboration between UAOA and the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), UAOA Programme Lead Erin Bourke delivered a dedicated webinar to participants of the FIM Future Leaders Programme. Drawing on UAOA research, the session explored the impact of online abuse on athletes, officials and the wider sporting community, alongside the role of education, advocacy and innovation in addressing digital harassment. Watch the webinar
2025
DCU: Online Harms in Sports Symposium
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- Dublin, Ireland
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- UAOA presented an overview of the campaign and upcoming projects to researchers and stakeholders present. The symposium is hosted by DCU, a principal investigator of the UK-Ireland Collaboration in Digital Humanities 3-year grant on Tackling Online Hate in Football and academic partner on wider online abuse in sport projects with Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile and the United Against Online Abuse coalition. The aim of the symposium was to bring together stakeholders from academia, sporting institutions, industry, and civil society.
2024
IESF Esports Summit
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- Busan, South Korea
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- Hosted by the International Esports Federation, one of UAOA’s first coalition members, UAOA Programme Lead – Erin Bourke joined their “Press Start for a Strong Mind” panel at the 8th World Esports Summit. In the intervention, the panel discussed the impact of online abuse and toxicity in sport.
2024
Peace and Sport Forum
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- Monaco
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- During the Peace and Sport Award Ceremony, the FIA was announced as the winner of the Coalition for Peace Award in recognition of its pioneering efforts to combat online abuse in sport. This award celebrates UAOA’s achievements in uniting sports federations, national governments, and technology platforms to address this critical issue. After accepting the award, H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA said: “I am incredibly proud of the rapid progress that United Against Online Abuse has made since I founded the campaign just two years ago. This prestigious award recognises the significant collaborative efforts already undertaken by the coalition to effectively research and address the harmful impact of online abuse that is adversely affecting the entire sporting landscape” During the 2024 Peace and Sport Forum, the FIA President participated in the Leaders’ Vision session, moderated by Champion for Peace Paula Radcliffe. The session provided a platform for the President to share his vision for harnessing sport as a catalyst for unity, inclusion, and positive change. Highlighting the successes of the UAOA campaign, he emphasised its achievements in successfully uniting 27 international organisations to combat online abuse and foster safer online environments for all. The President reiterated the FIA’s commitment to accessibility and diversity and called for collective action across sports, governments, and regulators to tackle challenges like online abuse, noting, “When we speak with one voice, we are more powerful. Together, we can create real change.” Alongside the forum, President Mohammed Ben Sulayem also met with H.S.H. Crown Prince Albert II of Monaco. During their productive meeting they discussed the FIA’s commitment to leveraging sport as a tool for positive change. His Serene Highness, a longstanding advocate for peace through sport, commended the FIA’s efforts and the success of the UAOA campaign.
2024
FIA Girls on Track – FIA World Motorsport Games
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- Valencia, Spain
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- During the 2024 FIA World Motorsport Games at Circuit Ricardo Tormo, UAOA brought digital literacy education to the next generation of female motorsport talent through the FIA Girls on Track programme. Delivered in collaboration with the European Sport Business School (ESBS), the interactive workshops explored online safety, resilience and the challenges young athletes face on social media, equipping participants with practical knowledge to navigate digital environments with greater confidence.
2024
The Olympic Village: IF Seminar on Mental Health
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- Lausanne, Switzerland
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- UAOA Programme Lead, Erin Bourke presented a key note at the IF Seminar dedicated to Mental Health in Sport. Erin presented the critical findings of the first-ever industry-wide barometer survey on online abuse in sport. This groundbreaking research, conducted by the United Against Online Abuse campaign, reveals the extent to which online abuse is impacting the mental health and well-being of athletes.
2024
Clark Hill LLP: UAOA in Sport Coalition Forum
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- Dublin, Ireland
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- The forum, hosted by international law firm Clark Hill LLP in collaboration with the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), founders of the UAOA coalition, highlighted the growing epidemic of online hate speech targeting athletes. Chaired by the ‘Off the Ball’ presenter Ger Gilroy, the forum featured prominent Irish sports stars Jenny Claffey (Ireland Padel & former Ireland Tennis player), Leah Tarpey (Leinster & Ireland Rugby player), and Tom Parsons (Chief Executive of the Gaelic Players Association and former Mayo county player). Clark Hill is the legal advisor to the UAOA coalition. The conference spotlighted UAOA’s latest research findings in partnership with Dublin City University whilst providing a platform for dialogue on effective solutions. Among the highlights was a discussion on establishing a “Trusted Flagger” entity under EU law to expedite the removal of harmful online content targeting athletes and sports professionals. The Dublin conference not only strengthened UAOA’s research-backed approach but also laid the groundwork for lasting regulatory change, reinforcing the coalition’s commitment to fostering safe and inclusive sports environments worldwide.
2024
UAOA Conference – First Edition
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- Paris, France
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- United Against Online Abuse held its inaugural conference in Paris on 29th May 2024. The landmark event brought together key voices from across the sports, governmental, and tech sectors and facilitated collaborative discussions on the solutions to combat online abuse across the sporting ecosystem. The conference featured high-profile speakers from FIFA, World Rugby, ITF, UNESCO, Peace and Sport, including H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, who underscored the necessity of cross-sector collaboration to foster a safer, more inclusive sporting environment. Through workshops, panels, and expert-led sessions, attendees explored actionable strategies to curb online harassment and drive policy change. The Paris conference has set a strong foundation for ongoing efforts, reinforcing UAOA’s role as a global leader in tackling online abuse in sports.
2024
Athlete Game On for Peace
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- Paris, France
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- Erin Bourke, UAOA Programme Lead, joined with athletes, sporting personalities, and industry leaders at Athletes Game On for Peace, an international dialogue organised by UNESCO and Peace And Sport to celebrate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. The unique symposium was organised to showcase the role of athletes and sporting bodies in promoting peace and sustainable development, on and off the sporting circuit. World renowned athletes took to the floor to share their personal stories, including footballer and Vice President of Peace and Sport Didier Drogba, Head of Mission for the 2024 Refugee Olympic Team Masomah Ali Zada, and international rugby player Siya Kolisi. Representing the FIA and discussing the crucial work of the UAOA campaign, Erin highlighted the role of sporting bodies and social media companies to protect athletes in the face of the widespread abuse that many now face on their platforms, alongside the importance of building a coalition to better understand the issues at hand and fight them more effectively together. The FIA UAOA campaign is a collaborative mission between national governments, regulatory institutions, and sporting bodies with the objective of building a global coalition to tackle online abuse within the sport ecosystem.
2023
MENA Karting Cup
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- Doha, Qatar
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- UAOA brought its digital literacy workshops to the MENA Karting Cup in Qatar, extending its educational outreach to young motorsport competitors in the Middle East and North Africa. The session formed part of UAOA’s first series of grassroots workshops, helping emerging athletes understand online abuse, its potential impact on wellbeing and the importance of protecting themselves in digital spaces.
2023
FIA Girls on Track – Rising Stars
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- Franciacorta, Italy
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- During the fourth edition of FIA Girls on Track – Rising Stars, 16 promising female drivers aged 12–16 gathered in Franciacorta, Italy, competing for eight places in the final selection stage at the Ferrari Driver Academy. UAOA delivered digital literacy sessions to help these emerging athletes recognise online abuse, protect themselves on social media and navigate the challenges of an increasingly digital sporting environment.
2023
AMFK EURASIA: Young Driver Academy
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- Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- The inaugural AMFK Eurasia Young Driver Academy brought together 15 young motorsport talents from six countries across Central Asia and the Caucasus at Sokol Racetrack in Almaty. Alongside training in motorsport safety, governance and professional development, UAOA delivered its first digital literacy workshop in the region, introducing participants to online abuse and providing practical guidance for navigating digital environments as emerging competitors.
2023
WIMENA Conference
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