On 6 November 2026, the congress of the European Capitals of Sport was being held at the Albergo dei Poveri in Naples, promoted by ACES Europe.
The update was reported in the morning while the meeting was under way. No agenda, attendance figure or final outcome was included in the short report.
Who was reported present
The report named four participants:
- Naples Mayor Gaetano Manfredi
- Sport and Equal Opportunities Councillor Emanuela Ferrante
- ACES Europe president Gian Francesco Lupattelli
- European Commission representative Paola Ottonello
The available sources do not provide a full participant list, and they do not establish whether the congress was open to the public or whether sessions continued beyond the reported morning.
The 2026 context
Naples holds the title of European Capital of Sport for 2026.
The Real Albergo dei Poveri has hosted key institutional ceremonies connected with the title. According to the Municipality of Naples, the city's 2026 programme was formally launched there with the signing of the Silver Plaque and the presentation of the flags. ACES Europe describes that ceremony as a milestone for Naples as European Capital of Sport 2026.
Programme aims and participation
For the 2026 programme, the city's stated aims include promoting inclusion, social wellbeing, healthy lifestyles and broad participation in sport.
The Municipality presents the programme as involving institutions, sports organisations, schools, associations and citizens.
Further details about the specific 6 November congress, including its programme and any resolutions, were not available in the sources consulted.
