EUROPEAN DISCUS
CONFERENCE
TALLINN · ESTONIA

EUROPEAN DISCUS
CONFERENCE

NOVEMBER 6 – 8 · 2026

Three days of learning, networking and skill-building with world's leading throwing experts — back with renewed energy in 2026.

HELD UNDER THE EUROPEAN ATHLETICS COACHING SUMMIT SERIES · IN COOPERATION WITH THE ESTONIAN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (EKJL)
WHEN
Fri 6 – Sun 8 Nov 2026
Starts Fri 16:00 · ends Sun ~14:00
WHERE
Tallinn, Estonia
Nordic Hotel Forum · Lasnamäe Hall
FEE
€650
incl. 2 nights & meals

After a break in 2025, the European Discus Conference returns to Tallinn for an inspiring weekend of technique, biomechanics and coaching exchange — bringing together coaches and throwers from across Europe.

PROGRAMME

Three days in the circle

The detailed programme is being finalised and will be published here in the coming weeks.

This year's lecturers

SWEDEN
Daniel Stahl
& Staffan Jönsson
Olympic Champion and his coach. Both join us for theoretical lectures and practical sessions on the circle.
USA
Eric Werskey
Throws coach at the University of Florida. Coach of World Champion Laulauga Tausaga and Alida van Daalen (PB 69.31m). Brings expert knowledge of elite female discus throwers.
SWEDEN
Mats Olsson
Coach of Vanessa Kamga, bronze medallist at Birmingham 2026.

We are in talks with additional world-class coaches to complete an exceptional lineup.

Weekend Shape

FRIDAY · 6 NOV
From 16:00
Arrivals & check-in at Nordic Hotel Forum · Opening session & welcome · Evening networking
SATURDAY · 7 NOV
Full day
Practical lectures at Lasnamäe Hall (morning) · Expert sessions & discussion · Optional guided Old Town tour
SUNDAY · 8 NOV
Until ~14:00
Closing sessions · Final discussions · Wrap-up & farewells
REGISTRATION

Reserve your place

CONFERENCE PACKAGE
€650 per person
THE FEE INCLUDES
  • ◆2 nights at Nordic Hotel Forum (twin room, shared)
  • ◆Check-in Fri 6 Nov → check-out Sun 8 Nov
  • ◆All breakfasts, lunches & dinners
  • ◆Full conference programme & practical lectures
Single room +€100 Event T-shirt — optional
HOW IT WORKS
1
Fill in the registration form
Name, email, country, who you'd like to share a room with, and your T-shirt order.
2
We email your invoice
You'll receive it directly to your inbox within 1–2 working days.
3
Pay to confirm your place
Settle the invoice and you're all set for Tallinn.
Open the registration form →
Secure your early-bird rate before 31 July.
HOTEL & VENUE

Where you'll be

Nordic Hotel Forum
OFFICIAL HOTEL
Nordic Hotel Forum

A more upscale stay this year — central location a short walk from the Old Town, with excellent extras for unwinding after sessions.

Swimming pool Gym Sauna centre · Old Town view City-centre location
EXTRA NIGHTS (per room/night)
Single room
€105
Twin room
€115
Includes breakfast, SPA access, saunas & gym. Contact us to book extra nights.
Lasnamäe Hall
PRACTICAL LECTURES
Lasnamäe Hall

Hands-on practical lectures take place on Saturday 7 November (morning) at Tallinn's indoor athletics hall — the same trusted venue as previous years.

Sat 7 Nov · morning Indoor throwing facility
VISIT TALLINN

Make the most of the city

Proudly supported by the City of Tallinn. With at least three days here, there's plenty to explore between sessions — from the medieval Old Town to the buzzing Telliskivi creative quarter.

Tallinn Old Town
Photo: Kaupo Kalda / Visit Tallinn
Old Town & Toompea

A UNESCO-listed medieval centre — cobbled streets, towers and viewpoints, minutes from the hotel. A guided Old Town tour is planned for Saturday.

Telliskivi quarter

Tallinn's creative hub. Great food at F-Hoone, Lendav Taldrik and Kivi Paber Käärid, plus craft-beer spots like Põhja Konn and Pudel Bar.

Getting around

Use the Bolt app for taxis, scooters and bikes — the most popular option in Estonia. Emergency: 112.

Explore VisitTallinn.ee → Full city guide — food, bars & tips — coming closer to the event.
CONTACT

Questions? Get in touch

Happy to help with registration, rooming or travel — just reach out.

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