Overview

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Commission will hold a press conference on September 16, 2024, to ‍discuss ‍preparations for the ⁤Winter⁤ olympic Games⁢ Milano Cortina ‍2026.Journalists ⁣can attend in person or virtually via‍ zoom.A ⁢separate press conference regarding the Coordination⁣ Commission meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2025, as previously communicated by⁣ the ⁣organizing committee.

Registration details

Journalists intending to attend the press conference must register. Separate⁣ registration deadlines apply for in-person and virtual attendance.

• Virtual Attendance: Register via ⁣this link ⁢before Tuesday, September 16, 2024, at noon CEST.
• On-site Attendance: Register via this link before Friday, September 12, ‍2024, at noon CEST.

registration requires a press card⁢ or a letter from⁢ your editor-in-chief,along with examples of recently published articles.

Access and Participation

Journalists attending either in person or via Zoom⁤ will have the possibility to ask questions during ⁤the press ⁣conference.

The press conference will be live-streamed on the IOC Media YouTube channel,‍ with audio available in both English and ⁤Italian.

photos from the ⁣Executive⁤ Commission meeting will be ‍available on Flickr/IOCMedia.

Background: Milano Cortina 2026

The 2026 ⁢Winter Olympics will ⁤be held in Milano and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. This ⁤marks the third time Italy will host the Winter Games,‍ previously⁤ hosting in 1956 (Cortina d’Ampezzo) and 2006 (Turin). The games are expected to generate significant economic impact for ⁣the region and showcase Italy’s winter sports infrastructure. ‍ The IOC ⁣has been closely monitoring preparations,focusing on sustainability,legacy planning,and athlete experience.