A special open session, devoted to discussions regarding the Future of LGBT Sport and Culture followed the Federation of Gay Games (FGG) assembly on October 2. The session followed the workshop organized by the FGG at the invitation of World Outgames 2009 during the Copenhagen human rights conference.
During that conference, more than 30 persons from sports clubs and federations, including the FGG, Gay & Lesbian International Sport Association (GLISA), and European Gay & Lesbian Sport Federation (EGLSF), concluded that their common goal should be a single international quadrennial sports and culture event, including a human rights conference. Those present urged the FGG and GLISA to begin direct discussions on moving toward the goals determined during the workshop.
In Cologne, some thirty people participated at the discussion, representing clubs and organizations from North and South America, Europe, Africa, and Australia. Most of the participants had a connection with the FGG, with guests Conny Kempe-Schälicke (Seitenwechsel, former co-president of EGLSF) and Buck Broker (board of Vorspiel).
The discussion resulted in reaching consensus on a number of points, allowing the FGG leadership to better speak on behalf of the Gay Games movement as discussions with GLISA and other interested parties continue.