Viseu hosts S4 International Congress on sports safety and security

The S4 International Congress – Safety, Security, and Service at Sports Events is taking place in Viseu, Portugal, on October 27 and 28. The event brings together institutional leaders, legal experts, and sports officials to discuss the technical and operational demands of managing large-scale sporting competitions.

Key topics include the evolution of legal regimes for sports security and lessons learned from the FIFA 2026 World Cup. The program features contributions from FIFA security directors, Interpol project coordinators, and judicial experts.

João Azevedo, President of the Viseu Municipality, emphasized that hosting the congress strengthens the link between the region and national decision-making centers. He noted that the presence of the Authority for the Prevention and Combat of Violence in Sport, which is headquartered in Viseu, provides a significant institutional opportunity for the municipality to participate in strategic public policy debates.