The International Olympic Committee (IOC) hosted an AI Engagement Forum to address the integration of artificial intelligence within sports. The forum, held on November 12-13, brought together International Federations (IFs), National Olympic Committees (NOCs), and partners to establish a framework for responsible AI use. The initiative aims to balance technological advancements with ethical considerations, focusing on implementation across various sports. The forum highlighted early initiatives by World Athletics, FIFA, and the International Basketball Federation, while also addressing challenges related to privacy, transparency, and fairness.

IOC President Kirsty Coventry engaged with key stakeholders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, to discuss support for Ukraine and its athletes, and created four working groups focused on the Youth Olympic Games, Olympic programme, protecting the female category, and commercial partnerships and marketing as part of the "Fit For The Future" process. She also welcomed delegations from the NOC of Botswana and the Ugandan NOC, discussing preparations for Dakar 2026 and mental health initiatives, respectively. Meetings were held with the International Fencing Federation (FIE) and Alibaba to discuss preparations for upcoming Games and digital strategy. Allyson Felix's film was screened at the Olympic Museum, and a wreath was laid at Pierre de Coubertin's tomb. Other Olympic news included collaborative action grants for refugee support, a medal design call for Dakar 2026, and a Lacoste Olympic Heritage apparel range.

IOC President Kirsty Coventry consulted with Honorary and Honour Members on the IOC's future direction. She met with the Swiss National Council’s Foreign Affairs Committee, FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis, and FIH President Tayyab Ikram, discussing the impact of the IOC and IFs in Switzerland and preparations for LA28. Coventry welcomed Olympic swimming champion Katinka Hosszu and presented recognition to Emily Rogers and Jackie Chan. She also attended the Athletissima City Event and held meetings with various partners and IOC members. Honorary President Thomas Bach received the Grand Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit and an honorary doctorate from the Hungarian University of Sports Science.

IOC President Thomas Bach and President-elect Kirsty Coventry visited Rome, meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss preparations for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. They also attended the World Skateboarding Tour competition and addressed the International Athletes’ Forum (IAF) in Lausanne. Bach and Coventry also met with the new British Olympic Association (BOA) Chair Katherine Grainger, World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President Witold Bańka and Director General Olivier Niggli, and Pope Leo XIV. Nenad Lalović and Jean-Christophe Rolland were elected to the ASOIF Council.

IOC President Thomas Bach and President-elect Kirsty Coventry engaged in key events, including the first onsite meeting of the IOC Coordination Commission for the Olympic Games Brisbane 2032, meeting with government officials, and attending the ONOC General Assembly in Guam where Bach was honored and Baklai Temengil was elected as the first female President of the Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC). Bach also received the Jean Borotra trophy by the International Fair Play Committee (CIFP).