Ronaldo Gabriel, studied sport science, physical education and biomechanics at Technical University of Lisbon and received his PhD from University of Trás-os-Montes & Alto Douro (UTAD) in 1999 with emphasis in biomechanics of human movement.

Teresa Ferreira is Director of Innovation and Development Department at Turismo de Portugal.

Eric Banel is general director of the French maritime administration for the South of the Atlantic Ocean, based in Bordeaux.

Jacob Schouenborg has been overall responsible for more than 20 major international projects in ISCA, and is presently driving the development of the global campaign for physical activity NowWeMove.

Arne Strate is the General Secretary of the European Outdoor Group (EOG). The European Outdoor Group is an association that exists to represent the common interests of the European outdoor industry.

Joel Pereira is specialist in Sports and Leisure by the Polytechnic of Viana do Castelo, Polytechnic of Porto and Polytechnic of Bragança, in 2014. Currently is PhD student in Sports Sciences at University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro.

Goretti Silva is Associate Professor in Tourism Studies at the Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo, Portugal.

Aurélien has gained a specific expertise in the development and management of various European projects across the whole breadth of sport and physical activity with the goal to create synergies and collaboration between stakeholders.

Vice-Chair of European Network of Outdoor Sports (ENOS) and Chair of the Outdoor Recreation Research Group (ORRG). Maxine is committed to conducting research and evaluation to increase insight and understanding of the outdoor sector.

Tiago Brandão Rodrigues graduated in Biochemistry in Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia of Universidade de Coimbra in 2000. He was researcher in Dallas University and in Biomedics Investigation Institute, in Madrid.