The first partners for the IPC Academy Campus in Rio de janeiro have been announced ©IPC

Partners for the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Academy Campus to take place here in September have been announced. 

The Adecco Group, the world’s leading provider of human resources solutions, will partner the Inclusion Summit to be held as part of the Academy Campus.

The UK’s Department for International Trade is partnering the closing cocktail reception. 

The IPC Academy Campus, organised in partnership with the World Academy of Sport, is due to take place take place between September 6 and 17 alongside the Paralympic Games.

It aims to bring individuals together to improve educational standards of sport throughout the Paralympic Movement and ensure that executives, administrators and officials have an educational centre that is sensitive to their needs and in touch with trends and developments.

"We are excited to have the Adecco Group and the UK’s Department for International Trade join the IPC Academy Campus as Partners,” said Xavier Gonzalez, chief executive of the IPC. 

"Their support of the Campus is particularly welcome in light of their collective experience in the major events industry, from procurement through to athlete development. 

"Their participation and guidance will add insights that will benefit the programme and provide inspiration for all our participants."