REMINDER: 4 April deadline to submit proposals to host 2026 regional symposiums

Following last month’s issuance of a Request for Proposals, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) wishes to remind interested host cities/countries that the deadline to submit a proposal to host one of WADA’s four regional symposiums in 2026 is Friday, 4 April 2025 (17:00 EDT). 

For 2026, WADA intends to replace its Annual Symposium, which traditionally takes place in Lausanne in March, with four Regional Symposiums in Europe, Africa, Asia/Oceania, and the Americas. The symposiums will be designed to address the unique needs and challenges of stakeholders in the different regions in the lead up to the implementation of the 2027 World Anti-Doping Code and International Standards. The events will provide opportunities for knowledge sharing, capacity building, and fostering partnerships to strengthen the global anti-doping community.  

In looking at the annual calendar in 2026, WADA is proposing the following sequence and timing for the symposiums: 

• Europe – between February and March 2026 
• Africa – between April and May 2026  
• Asia and Oceania – between May and July 2026 
• Americas – between July and September 2026 

Call for host cities/countries 

Cities and countries interested in hosting one of the four Regional Symposiums should: 

• Consult the Request for Proposals which outlines WADA's criteria for selecting a host city/country and the timelines for the selection process; and 
• Submit a proposal, in English and/or French, by 17:00 EDT on Friday, 4 April 2025. 

For any questions or comments, please contact WADA’s Events Manager, Riziero Pisani, at events@wada-ama.org.