The newly inaugurated FIM Headquarters (HQ) in Mies (Switzerland), the Domaine de Divonne in Divonne-les-Bains (France) and the YOTEL Geneva Lake in Founex (Switzerland) were the venues for the 2025 FIM Commissions Conference which was held from 7 to 9 February. The Conference brought together 370 members of the FIM Family – including Board of Directors Members, Commissions Directors, Members and Experts along with two FIM World Championship promoters – for three days of high-level discussion with the goal of sharing ideas and expertise to advance motorcycle sport.
The meetings started on 7 February with Superlicence Seminars whose purpose is to enhance and reinforce the level of expertise and knowledge of the participants. A workshop was organised, with the participation of 15 FMN/CONU Secretaries General on “making inclusion relevant for National Federations”. The first ever annual general meeting of the Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Associations (FEMA) as FIM Associated Member also took place on 7 February, with the attendance of FIM President Mr Jorge VIEGAS and other FIM representatives.
On 8 February, the Commissions Members Plenary Session started with the presentation by the FIM President of the initiatives and major achievements related to the celebration of the 120th anniversary of the FIM in 2024 – also illustrated with several short videos, notably on the construction of the FIM HQ building and the new FIM Hospitality, the updated brand identity, the first-ever FIM Intercontinental Games held in Jerez de la Frontera (Spain) and the creation of a dedicated and unique FIM anthem, which was played. A round of the X-Trial World Championship had been organised in Geneva (Switzerland) and had been attended by the FIM Board of Directors. A commemorative event had been organised in the Restaurant Pavillon Ledoyen in Paris (France) where the Fédération Internationale des Clubs Motocyclistes (FICM) had been created in 1904, in the presence of representatives of the founding Members. A book retracing 120 years of motorcycling history and another one outlining the major steps and timeline for the construction of the new FIM HQ had been published and were handed to all participants. A mosaic regrouping the entire FIM Family was displayed as a token of recognition for their unvaluable contribution. The latest analysis as regards the Balance of Performance (BoP) and Equivalence of Technologies (EOT), the main amendments to the Disciplinary Code, the revised Code of Ethics as well as the new Travel Platform were presented. The FIM President then invited the FIM Supercross World Championship promoter, Mr Tom BURWELL, SX Global CEO and the FIM Enduro World Championship promoter, Mr Francisco PITA and Ms Carla ALVARENGA, respectively CEO and Managing Director of Prime Stadium, to join the stage for the presentation of the 2025 sporting calendars and plans for the years to come.
The plenary session ended with a section dedicated to FIM Distinctions and Recognitions.
The following Honorary Membership, approved during the 2024 FIM General Assembly, was awarded to Mr Tony STEELE (ACU) – CCP Honorary Member (posthumously), and handed to the ACU President, Mr Tim LIGHTFOOT, and ACU Secretary General, Mr Matthew EDWARDS-WEAR.
In addition, diplomas were awarded to the Directors and Members of the following Commissions/List, in recognition of their outstanding years of service:
30 YEARS OF SERVICE:
Mr Roland BERGER (AMF) – CTI
Mr Patrick COUTANT (FFM) – CCR
25 YEARS OF SERVICE:
Mr Jacques BOLLE (FFM) – LJI
20 YEARS OF SERVICE:
Mr Pedro MARIANO (FMP) – CEN
Mr Mohamed Nejib OURIEMI (FTM) – CPM
15 YEARS OF SERVICE:
Mr Tony OLSSON (SVEMO) – CCP
A plaque was given to FIM Latin America President, Mr Pedro VENTURO Jr. for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the CONU. Commission Members from Latin America were also invited to join the stage.
Over the weekend all fourteen sport and beyond-sport Commissions as well as the List of International Judges conducted their own meetings to work on projects and priorities for 2025. The efforts and hard work of all participants and stakeholders over these three days were recognised and rewarded as the entire FIM Family got together for a cocktail reception held at the FIM HQ on Saturday evening.