{"id":42783,"date":"2026-01-08T22:36:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T22:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/?p=42783"},"modified":"2026-01-14T17:54:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T17:54:47","slug":"fide-global-conference-on-chess-in-society-and-education-final-call-for-registration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/fide-global-conference-on-chess-in-society-and-education-final-call-for-registration\/","title":{"rendered":"FIDE Global Conference on Chess in Society and Education: Final call for registration"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"42783\" class=\"elementor elementor-42783\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-030b0ee e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"030b0ee\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09a74ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"09a74ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Conference-FRONT.png\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23c8703 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23c8703\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Social and Educational Chess Conference, marking the launch of the FIDE Year of Chess in Education 2026, is fast approaching. Organized by FIDE, in partnership with KIIT and the All India Chess Federation the conference will take place from January 14 to 16, 2026 in Bhubaneswar, India. It aims to bring together experts from the fields of education, academic research, social development, public policy, and chess to critically examine and advance the use of chess as a structured instrument for learning and social impact on a global scale.<\/p><p>\u201cChess has a unique ability to bring together education, social programmes, and public institutions. When it is organised well and supported by strong partners, it can reach people globally and create real opportunities for learning and participation. This conference is about sharing what works, learning from each other, and building stronger cooperation so that chess can play a meaningful role in education and social projects around the world,\u201d said <strong>Arkady Dvorkovich<\/strong>, FIDE President.<\/p><p>The event will be held at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), one of India\u2019s leading educational institutions, and will focus on two core pillars of FIDE\u2019s global strategy: Social Chess and Chess in Education.<\/p><p>\u201cEducation must go beyond textbooks and classrooms to nurture character, values, and the ability to think independently. Chess is a powerful tool in this journey, as it cultivates discipline, critical thinking, patience, and ethical decision-making. We are honoured that KIIT and KISS will host this global conference and partner with FIDE and the All India Chess Federation in advancing chess as an instrument for social transformation and inclusive education worldwide,\u201d said Dr. <strong>Achyuta Samanta<\/strong>, Founder, KIIT, KISS &amp; KIMS.<\/p><p>Over the course of the conference, participants will examine how chess can support inclusion, education, rehabilitation, and personal development across different communities and age groups. The programme combines strategic discussions, academic research, practical case studies, and on-the-ground experiences.<\/p><p>The list of speakers includes:<\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Achyuta Samanta<\/strong>, a globally respected educationist, social reformer, and sports visionary, and the founder of KIIT, KISS &amp; KIMS<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Rodrigo Barbeito<\/strong>, a sociologist and international project manager at Club Magic Extremadura<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Mukesh Ranjan Das<\/strong>, Executive Director (HR), Indian Oil Corp (IOC)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Professor <strong>Sabine Vollst\u00e4dt-Klein<\/strong>, who leads the Neuroimaging of Addictive Behaviour group in the Central Institute of Mental Health at Heidelberg University.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Tunde Onakoya<\/strong>, a Nigerian National Chess Master and founder of a nonprofit Chess in Slums Africa.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Crist\u00f3bal\u00a0Blanco\u00a0Acevedo<\/strong>, a neurosurgeon, neuroscientist, and International Chess Master. His work uniquely bridges elite chess and brain science using the game as a model to study advanced cognition<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Jerry Nash<\/strong>, Chair of FIDE Chess in Education Commission, a National consultant for educational chess in the US.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Andr\u00e9 V\u00f6gtlin<\/strong>, FIDE Social Chess Commission Chair<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Anastasia Sorokina<\/strong>, Chair of the FIDE Commission for Women&#8217;s Chess<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b95daf2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b95daf2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D01-Every-Move-Matters.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-42785\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D01-Every-Move-Matters.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D01-Every-Move-Matters-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D01-Every-Move-Matters-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D01-Every-Move-Matters-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D01-Every-Move-Matters-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dccdd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2dccdd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The first day of the conference, titled \u201cEvery Move Matters: Social Chess in Action\u201d, will focus on social impact initiatives. Sessions will highlight the outcomes of FIDE\u2019s Social Chess Year 2025 and present priorities for 2026. Speakers and project leaders from around the world will share experiences from initiatives working with refugees, prison populations, children in underserved communities, elderly participants, and individuals facing addiction and social exclusion. The programme will also address institutional models, partnerships, CSR engagement, volunteer management, and sustainable project development.<\/p><p>As part of the Every Move Matters theme, the first day of the conference will conclude with the presentation of the FIDE Social Chess Storytelling Challenge. Short films submitted through the global initiative will be screened, showcasing real stories of how chess supports education, inclusion, and social change across communities worldwide. The evening programme will culminate in the announcement of the winning films, followed by a networking reception hosted by KIIT and the All India Chess Federation.<\/p><p>The second day, \u201cEvery Lesson Counts: The Present and Future of Chess in Education\u201d, will focus on chess in formal and non-formal education systems. Discussions will include current research on the cognitive and academic impact of chess, national and regional implementation models, teacher training, curriculum integration, and policy development. Digital tools and platforms supporting chess in education will also be showcased, alongside case studies from established programmes around the world.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d06aff elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6d06aff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D02-Every-Lesson-Counts.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-42786\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D02-Every-Lesson-Counts.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D02-Every-Lesson-Counts-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D02-Every-Lesson-Counts-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D02-Every-Lesson-Counts-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D02-Every-Lesson-Counts-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3fda70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3fda70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Beyond the main conference sessions, the programme includes exhibitions of social chess projects, educational workshops, networking activities, and presentations from digital and educational partners. Interactive formats such as audience Q&amp;A, project showcases, and short film screenings will encourage dialogue and exchange between participants.<\/p><p>The final days of the programme will be dedicated to site visits at KIIT and KISS facilities, local social chess initiatives, school activities, and Chess in Education teacher training courses, reinforcing the conference\u2019s emphasis on practical application and long-term capacity building.<\/p><p>The Social and Educational Chess Conference reflects FIDE\u2019s ongoing commitment to developing chess as a tool for education, inclusion, and social development, while strengthening collaboration between institutions, educators, researchers, and federations worldwide.<\/p><p>The conference will be streamed live on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@FIDE_chess\/\"><strong>FIDE YouTube Channel<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><p>Registration details, speakers, and the program are available at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/soc.fide.com\/global-chess-conference\">soc.fide.com\/global-chess-conference<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Social and Educational Chess Conference, marking the launch of the FIDE Year of Chess in Education 2026, is fast approaching. Organized by FIDE, in partnership with KIIT and the All India Chess Federation the conference will take place from January 14 to 16, 2026 in Bhubaneswar, India. It aims to bring together experts from the fields of education, academic research, social development, public policy, and chess to critically examine and advance the use of chess as a structured instrument for learning and social impact on a global scale. \u201cChess has a unique ability to bring together education, social programmes, and public institutions. When it is organised well and supported by strong partners, it can reach people globally and create real opportunities for learning and participation. This conference is about sharing what works, learning from each other, and building stronger cooperation so that chess can play a meaningful role in education and social projects around the world,\u201d said Arkady Dvorkovich, FIDE President. The event will be held at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), one of India\u2019s leading educational institutions, and will focus on two core pillars of FIDE\u2019s global strategy: Social Chess and Chess in Education. \u201cEducation must go beyond textbooks and classrooms to nurture character, values, and the ability to think independently. Chess is a powerful tool in this journey, as it cultivates discipline, critical thinking, patience, and ethical decision-making. We are honoured that KIIT and KISS will host this global conference and partner with FIDE and the All India Chess Federation in advancing chess as an instrument for social transformation and inclusive education worldwide,\u201d said Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT, KISS &amp; KIMS. Over the course of the conference, participants will examine how chess can support inclusion, education, rehabilitation, and personal development across different communities and age groups. The programme combines strategic discussions, academic research, practical case studies, and on-the-ground experiences. The list of speakers includes: Achyuta Samanta, a globally respected educationist, social reformer, and sports visionary, and the founder of KIIT, KISS &amp; KIMS Rodrigo Barbeito, a sociologist and international project manager at Club Magic Extremadura Mukesh Ranjan Das, Executive Director (HR), Indian Oil Corp (IOC) Professor Sabine Vollst\u00e4dt-Klein, who leads the Neuroimaging of Addictive Behaviour group in the Central Institute of Mental Health at Heidelberg University.\u00a0 Tunde Onakoya, a Nigerian National Chess Master and founder of a nonprofit Chess in Slums Africa. Crist\u00f3bal\u00a0Blanco\u00a0Acevedo, a neurosurgeon, neuroscientist, and International Chess Master. His work uniquely bridges elite chess and brain science using the game as a model to study advanced cognition Jerry Nash, Chair of FIDE Chess in Education Commission, a National consultant for educational chess in the US. Andr\u00e9 V\u00f6gtlin, FIDE Social Chess Commission Chair Anastasia Sorokina, Chair of the FIDE Commission for Women&#8217;s Chess The first day of the conference, titled \u201cEvery Move Matters: Social Chess in Action\u201d, will focus on social impact initiatives. Sessions will highlight the outcomes of FIDE\u2019s Social Chess Year 2025 and present priorities for 2026. Speakers and project leaders from around the world will share experiences from initiatives working with refugees, prison populations, children in underserved communities, elderly participants, and individuals facing addiction and social exclusion. The programme will also address institutional models, partnerships, CSR engagement, volunteer management, and sustainable project development. As part of the Every Move Matters theme, the first day of the conference will conclude with the presentation of the FIDE Social Chess Storytelling Challenge. Short films submitted through the global initiative will be screened, showcasing real stories of how chess supports education, inclusion, and social change across communities worldwide. The evening programme will culminate in the announcement of the winning films, followed by a networking reception hosted by KIIT and the All India Chess Federation. The second day, \u201cEvery Lesson Counts: The Present and Future of Chess in Education\u201d, will focus on chess in formal and non-formal education systems. Discussions will include current research on the cognitive and academic impact of chess, national and regional implementation models, teacher training, curriculum integration, and policy development. Digital tools and platforms supporting chess in education will also be showcased, alongside case studies from established programmes around the world. Beyond the main conference sessions, the programme includes exhibitions of social chess projects, educational workshops, networking activities, and presentations from digital and educational partners. Interactive formats such as audience Q&amp;A, project showcases, and short film screenings will encourage dialogue and exchange between participants. The final days of the programme will be dedicated to site visits at KIIT and KISS facilities, local social chess initiatives, school activities, and Chess in Education teacher training courses, reinforcing the conference\u2019s emphasis on practical application and long-term capacity building. The Social and Educational Chess Conference reflects FIDE\u2019s ongoing commitment to developing chess as a tool for education, inclusion, and social development, while strengthening collaboration between institutions, educators, researchers, and federations worldwide. The conference will be streamed live on the FIDE YouTube Channel. Registration details, speakers, and the program are available at soc.fide.com\/global-chess-conference.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":42050,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[364],"regular":[],"sticky-post":[],"class_list":["post-42783","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fide-news","tag-conferences-and-seminars"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42783","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42783"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42783\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":42910,"href":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42783\/revisions\/42910"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42050"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42783"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=42783"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=42783"},{"taxonomy":"regular","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/regular?post=42783"},{"taxonomy":"sticky-post","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/sticky-post?post=42783"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}