World Coaching Conference 2025 – Save the Date

March 28, 2025

The BWF in partnership with the French Badminton Federation are pleased to announce dates for the BWF World Coaching Conference 2025, which will be held in conjunction with the TotalEnergies BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris, France.

The BWF World Coaching Conference will provide opportunities for coaches globally to gain up-to-date information on current best practice in the areas of coaching, sport science and research in badminton.

For the first time, the BWF World Coaching Conference will offer English and French interpretation.

More information on the conference programme and speakers will be circulated in coming weeks.

Places are limited and will be offered on a first come first serve basis.

If you are interested in participating in this conference, please register your interest here or scan the QR code below:

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