An annual student sports conference on Zlatibor where students from across the region connect theory with practice and build knowledge, contacts and experience.
SportKonf was not created to be just another conference, but as a response to what sports students often miss most. Textbook knowledge exists. University lectures exist. But real experience, difficult decisions, mistakes and the road to results are rarely discussed openly.
That is why every November, on Zlatibor, at the Student Resort "Ratko Mitrović", SportKonf brings together people who have already walked that path and are ready to share it with those just starting out. Students of sport and physical education from Serbia and the region come here for insight, conversation and honest stories about sport, work and personal development.
Through talks, panels, workshops and the conversations in between, the conference builds a community that lasts beyond Zlatibor — a network of students and professionals connected by sport, ambition and growth.
Year after year, SportKonf brings together new generations of students who leave Zlatibor with more knowledge, stronger connections and a clearer sense of where they want to go in sport.
Four areas shape every edition of the conference, from practical knowledge to a real sense of community.
The focus is on experience and knowledge that can be applied right away, without sugarcoating and without empty talk.
The people on stage speak from experience — sports professionals, managers and entrepreneurs from across the world of sport.
From landing a first job in sport to building a name of your own, this is where students get clear answers to the questions that matter most.
SportKonf brings like-minded people together, and many of the relationships and contacts built here continue long after the conference ends.
Several days on Zlatibor filled with talks, conversations and experiences that do not come from a university classroom.
Sessions led by experts from sport and business bring real stories, practical advice and first-hand experience.
Interactive workshops where participants build practical skills and knowledge, from sports management to personal branding.
Informal conversations away from the stage are often the most valuable part of the conference — this is where lasting contacts and friendships begin.
The conference has been held from the very beginning at the Student Resort "Ratko Mitrović", a setting that naturally encourages focus, conversation and togetherness.
The core audience is made up of students of sport and physical education from Serbia and neighbouring countries who are looking for practical knowledge and a professional network in sport.
Coaches, managers, sports directors and entrepreneurs join as speakers, sharing the kind of experience that rarely finds its way into a classroom.
Former participants come back year after year, because SportKonf is not only a conference but a community that grows with every new edition.
On the official conference website, you can explore the programme, previous editions, speakers and all the latest details in one place.