2024 BEC Conference to be Held in Budapest
Budapest, Hungary, will host the 2024 BEC Conference from May 24 to 25. This annual event will bring together key figures from the European and international badminton community for two days of collaborative discussions, strategic decisions, and celebrations of the sport’s achievements.
Delegates will begin arriving today (Thursday, 23rd) and will participate in a variety of activities on Friday, including discussions on the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics and insights from BWF keynote speakers. The highlight of the weekend will be the 57th Annual General Meeting on Saturday, during which a new BEC Vice President will be elected, followed by one of the main highlights of the conference—the 2024 BEC Awards Gala, marking the end of the weekend.
This year’s awards ceremony will present ten prestigious awards, including BEC Male Player of the Year, BEC Female Player of the Year, BEC Young Player of the Year, BEC Senior Player of the Year, BEC Para-Badminton Player of the Year, BEC Coach of the Year, BEC Technical Official Award, BEC Fan Player of the Year, BEC Shot of the Year, and the newly established BEC Social Media Award, which recognizes individuals who promote badminton and innovate through online platforms.
Additionally, the BEC Hall of Fame ceremony will take place during the gala to honor a European player for their outstanding career contributions and bestow a Lifetime Achievement Award.