Our AGA
The FGG’s 2026 Annual General Assembly (AGA) will be held online on Saturday 17 October, 2026.
After the excitement of this year's Gay Games XII València 2026, we're holding our AGA online in a one-day event, packed with presentations and discussions about both the last Gay Games and the one to come in Perth, Australia 2030.
Our AGA this year will feature:
An introduction to the nominated candidates for the FGG Board of Directors
Approval of the Annual Report 2025/26
A presentation of the 2025/26 Financial Report and approval of our budget for 2026/27
A presentation by team behind Gay Games XIII Perth, Australia 2030
A time to share feedback and suggestions from Gay Games XII València 2026
Confirmation of location of AGA 2027
The vote for adding new Honorary Life Members
Bylaw amendment discussion
and finally the Board election results
If you have any questions, suggestions, or anything else, please feel free to reply to this email, reach out via aga@gaygames.net, or use the contact form on the website.
On behalf of the entire FGG Board, we can’t wait to welcome you to this year's online AGA for what promises to be an inspiring moment in shaping the future of the Gay Games.
Join us online
This year’s AGA will be hosted online on Saturday 17 October, 2026 at
6:00 am Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
9:00 am Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
3:00 pm Central European Summer Time (CEST)
9:00 pm Hong Kong Time (HKT)
12:00 midnight Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) – Sydney [Sunday, 18 October]
2:00 am New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) – Auckland [Sunday, 18 October]
⚠️ You must register for the AGA to be able to attend.
Key Documents
FGG AGA 2026 ANNUAL REPORT
BYLAW AMENDMENTS
Practically Allowing Real-Time Inclusive Collaboration at In Person Assemblies Through Electronics
Carr Phillips - IGLA Delegate
MOTIONS FOR DEBATE
[none]
HLM NOMINATIONS
NOMINATIONS FOR ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Audit: [none]
Legal: [none]
Each year we document the work of the FGG to demonstrate, with complete transparency, how we use our resources to benefit the LGBTQ+ sports and culture community.
Tap to read the report
Board Applications
📄 Co-President
The as Chief Executive Officers of the Federation and, on behalf of the Board, supervise the affairs of the Federation.
Jan Schneider
Jan joined the Gay Games movement in 2014 at Gay Games IX in Cleveland/Akron, running his first half marathon. Inspired by the transformative power of the event, he became a delegate for Vorspiel SSL Berlin, served as Officer of Sports, spent five years as Vice President of Production, and subsequently served as FGG Co-President. "The Gay Games represent a vital beacon of inclusion, personal best, and community," Jan notes. "As we look to the future, we must keep the Games modern, financially accessible, and reflective of our entire spectrum of identity." Based in Berlin, Germany, Jan works in Customer Operations at E.ON and supports queer cultural projects.
📄 Director of Host City Selection
The Director of Host City Selection oversees the transparent and rigorous process of selecting future Gay Games host cities, ensuring fair evaluation and alignment with Federation values.
Austin Manning
“Continuing the work of the Federation, the Global Gay Games and LGBTQ+ movement, and the Site Selection/Host City Committee connects me with a global network of activists and remains a distinct honor to be entrusted with this particular FGG responsibility. I look forward to the opportunity to build on the momentum and opportunities identified in the GGXIII 2030 Site Selection Process while dedicating my professional expertise in production management and contract accountability to the Officer of Host Relation and GGXIII 2030 Steering Committee.”
📄 Director of Global Engagement
The Director of Global Engagement serves to strengthen the Federation’s reputation, visibility, and influence worldwide through communications, marketing, and outreach.
Duncan Campbell
“It is my honour to form part of the FGG board and use my skills to further your work. I believe I have a lot to contribute, with a significant amount of experience in communication from my different businesses. I have strong connections with LGBTQ+ sports teams, and a strong interest in building upon those connections. And of course, I love LGBTQ+ sports and want everyone in our community to have safe access to sports and fitness.”
📄 Director of Gay Games Quality
The Director of Gay Games Quality ensures the delivery of a world-class Gay Games experience, integrating sport, culture, and ceremonies while upholding the values of inclusion and excellence.
Laurie Butterly
“I am committed to ensuring the Gay Games continues to deliver a world-class, inclusive experience despite an increasingly complex global environment. My background in law, executive leadership, governance and public service, together with co-leading Perth's successful Gay Games 2030 bid, equips me to strengthen quality, manage risk, support host cities and protect the Federation's reputation while championing the values that make the Gay Games unique.”
Marc Riker
“I bring more than 20 years of experience leading nonprofit organizations and delivering major multi-sport events. My background spans strategic leadership, financial management, fundraising, marketing, governance, risk management, and building strong relationships with partners and stakeholders around the world. I am committed to collaborative, ethical, and purposeful leadership, with a particular focus on creating safe, welcoming, fair, and inclusive sporting experiences. I look forward to using this experience to strengthen the FGG, support its members, and help ensure the long-term sustainability and impact of the Gay Games.”
Daniel Cope
“Daniel Cope is a senior leader and IT & Legal professional with experience in organisational transformation, strategy and community engagement working in both public and private sector in and out the courtroom. As a gay and disabled person, he is passionate about making sport more inclusive, accessible and empowering, and would bring strong strategic judgement, lived experience and a collaborative approach to the Federation of Gay Games.”