AFE 'More Than Medals' Networking Breakfast

More Than Medals | Athlete Friendly Employer Network Breakfast 2026

Sport Ireland Institute invites you to our annual Athlete Friendly Employer (AFE) Network Breakfast, bringing together high-performance athletes, employers and organisations to explore the opportunities and benefits of athlete-friendly employment.

Under this year's theme, More Than Medals, we'll celebrate the valuable skills, experiences and qualities athletes bring beyond the sporting arena, and explore how employers can recognise and support these strengths in the workplace.



Whether you're an employer interested in accessing motivated, high-performing talent or an athlete looking to develop your career alongside sport, this event offers an opportunity to connect, learn and explore meaningful employment pathways.

Event Details
Date: Friday 6 November 2026
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Sport Ireland Institute, Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
Eircode: D15 Y52H



🤝 Connecting Athletes and Employers 
Join the Performance Life Skills Team on the 6th November 2026 at the Sport Ireland Institute for the AFE Network Breakfast, where we bring Ireland's top employers and elite athletes together for a morning of networking and exploration of potential career opportunities.



What to Expect

• Networking Opportunities - Connect with high-performance athletes, employers and organisations across the AFE Network, share experiences and explore potential employment and career development opportunities.
• Athlete Perspectives & Discussions - Hear first-hand insights into balancing the demands of high-performance sport with professional careers, and the value of flexible, supportive working environments.
• Practical Insights & Employer Engagement - Discover how organisations can benefit from athletes' transferable skills while supporting their development through flexible employment, mentoring and work experience.

Why Attend?
For employers, it's an opportunity to connect with talented, driven individuals and explore how athlete-friendly employment can benefit your organisation.

For athletes, it's a chance to build professional networks, engage with potential employers and explore career opportunities that complement your sporting commitments.

Join us as we look beyond the medals and explore how athletes and employers can succeed together.

For further information, please contact afe@instituteofsport.ie.

Event timings and speakers are subject to final confirmation.
Please note: Photographs will be taken throughout the morning and may be used on social media. Please speak to a member of staff at registration if you wish to opt out.