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World Players Institute 2026: Where Research Takes the Field

World Players Institute 2026: Where Research Takes the Field

The World Players Institute will host its inaugural conference, WPI 2026 – Where Research Takes the Field, on 27–28 October 2026 at Trinity College Dublin, bringing together researchers and practitioners to translate sport research into decision-making, practice, and policy development.

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We Empower

We empower players by ensuring their rights and working conditions are protected through collective bargaining. By equipping player associations with practical tools, education, and standards, we strengthen their ability to negotiate better agreements and deliver lifelong support to athletes.

We Unite

We unite players across disciplines and continents, building solidarity that amplifies their voice. By bringing associations together, we enable players to shape decisions at every level of the game, improve working conditions, and advance their rights through collective action.

We Inspire

We inspire change by showing how organized players transform sport. From advancing equality in women's professional sport to global campaigns on health and safety, our movement demonstrates that international solidarity drives real reforms, protects rights, and creates a fairer future for all athletes.

Who we are

The World Players Association is the global voice of organized athletes, representing more than 85,000 players through over 100 associations in 60+ countries. We unite athletes across sports and continents to protect their rights, improve working conditions, and strengthen their collective influence. Guided by the vision of a world of sport that is collectively bargained, we empower player associations, foster solidarity, and inspire change to create fairer, more sustainable sports industries for all.

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