180 Students Join FIA Careers Session as Motorsport and Mobility Federation Hosts Annual Conference in Macau
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide welcomed 180 6-16 year old students from across Macau to the Federation’s Annual Conference to teach them about the wealth of opportunities and careers available across motor sport and mobility.
Students from Pui Ching Middle School in Macau attended the event, accompanied by Principal Dr. Kou Kam Fair, to hear about the FIA’s varied and vital work across mobility and motor sport, as well as the work done by the FIA communications and human resources teams, with speakers at the session representing the FIA Leadership Team, the Automobile General Association Macao-China (AAMC), and departments across the FIA.
Dr. Choi Lik Hang, Director of Student Development at Pui Ching Middle School, said: “With a session like this for our students, we now all understand more about sports, more about the relationship between the track and the road, and more about future careers.”
The FIA 101 initiative, now in its 5th year, forms part of the FIA’s commitment to empowering the next generation and increasing diversity in industries through education and development opportunities around the world.
H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, said: “Developing the next generation of motorsport and mobility professionals while expanding opportunities around the world are missions at the heart of the FIA. The success of the FIA 101 initiative highlights the progress we are making, with 180 young students hearing from leaders across our Federation.”
Alongside the careers conversations, students had the opportunity to engage with the FIA Esports programme and learn more about the competition which is seeing significant growth in China and across APAC. The first FIA Esports Global Rally Tour has over 6,000 drivers participating from 159 countries worldwide, reflecting the increase in participation around the world as the FIA recently launched a call for proposals for future Esports championships contests and new partners.
The session also explored AAMC programmes designed to increase youth participation in motorsport, such as the Macau Karting Academy and 2026 AAMC Karting Championship which is developing talented drivers in the region, with the FIA Karting Arrive & Drive Asia-Pacific Championship being hosted in Macau for the first time in September.
Chong Coc Veng, Chairman of the Automobile Association Macao-China, said: “At the AAMC we are committed to ensuring young people have the opportunity to grow and develop. Macau is a location with outstanding future professionals and through our partnership with the FIA, this session is helping to inspire the next generation by showcasing the diverse and exciting career opportunities in motor sport and mobility. We thank the FIA and all speakers for joining us in sharing expertise and development advice with Pui Ching Middle School.”
The FIA 101 programme forms part of the work of the FIA University, the Federation’s educational arm and a global leader in accreditation, education, and research for motor sport and mobility. Supported by the FIA Foundation, the FIA University provides the FIA network with world-class expertise to deliver pioneering research across safety, sustainability and mobility, scholarships to top universities, executive leadership programmes to support career progression, and e learning modules delivered by an international faculty. Its work informs public policy and strategy and serves as a vital resource for FIA Member Clubs around the world.
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The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) is the governing body for world motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations globally. It is a non-profit organisation committed to driving innovation and championing safety, sustainability and equality across motor sport and mobility.
Founded in 1904, with offices in Paris, London and Geneva, the FIA brings together 245 Member Organisations across five continents, representing millions of road users, motor sport professionals and volunteers. It develops and enforces regulations for motor sport, including seven FIA World Championships, to ensure worldwide competitions are safe and fair for all.
The 2026 FIA Conference is hosted in association with Galaxy Entertainment Group and will be held at the International Convention Centre from 23-25 June. The Galaxy International Convention Centre is situated within the Galaxy Macay Integrated Resort which regularly plays host to world class sporting and conference events, and international exhibitions.
