Taking place from November 24 to December 5, the latest iteration features a candidate from The Football Association of Hong Kong, China Limited (HKFA), who will train under experts in the Confederation’s Technical Division.

Over the course of the two weeks, the participant will gain a close look into the day-to-day activities of football governance and develop insights while being guided by some of the most renowned names in the industry.

Additionally, the candidate will have the opportunity to attend the AFC Coach Education Tutors Course 2025, which will explore ways for coach educators to hone their skills and lend their expertise to the advancement of the Asian game.

Following the completion of the learning experience, the candidate will be expected to share their learnings and recommend the implementation of relevant policies to elevate governance standards within their organisation.

By providing training under industry experts and first-hand experience in administration at the continental level, the Knowledge Sharing Programme continues to foster a culture of continuous enhancement in the capabilities of the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs), thereby underlining its Vision of being the world’s leading Confederation.

The AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme is open to all employees of the AFC’s MAs and RAs. Moreover, the AFC Academic Centre of Excellence (ACE) Valedictorians will also have the opportunity to be part of the programme.