The 2023 Global Athlete Congress took place from June 15 – 19 during Special Olympics World Games in Berlin. The Congress’s official slogan “Leading Together” reflects the goal of creating a society, in which people with and without intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD), both inside and outside the Special Olympics movement, will lead together in all aspects of society.

The 2023 Global Athlete Congress successfully achieved its objective of further developing athletes’ leadership skills, so they can take on leadership roles in Special Olympics, their communities, and their workplace.