Conferences - 60th International Conference
Agenda for October 5, 2026:
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11.15 am
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Keynote Address by Princess Zahra Aga Khan
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Master of Ceremonies Rishi Persad
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11.45 am
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Session 1: The IFHA's First 60 Years and Its Evolution
Presentation
- Andrew Harding, Executive Director, IFHA
Panelists
- Jim Gagliano, President and COO, The Jockey Club (US) and IFHA Vice-Chair
- Brian Kavanagh, CEO, The Curragh and former IFHA Vice-Chair
- Simon Cooper, former Vice Chair, International Stud Book Committee
- Frances Nelson, former Chair, Racing Australia
Special Video Remarks
- Murray Acklin, former Chair, Asian Racing Federation
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12.45 pm
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Lunch
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2.00 pm
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Session 2: Leading Racing Toward a Strong and Sustainable Future
Opening Address
- Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Chair, IFHA
Panelists
- Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Chair, IFHA
- Masayuki Goto, Executive Advisor, Japan Racing Association and IFHA Vice-Chair
- Guillaume de Saint-Seine, President, France Galop
- Everett Dobson, Chair, The Jockey Club (US)
- Suzanne Eade, CEO, Horse Racing Ireland
- Felicity Barnard, CEO, Ascot
- Teddy Grimthorpe, Chair, International Thoroughbred Breeders’ Federation
- Vee Moodley, Chief Executive, National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa
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3.50 pm
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Closing
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