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WADA issues Request for Proposals to host regional symposiums in 2026

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is pleased to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to host regional symposiums in 2026.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was established in 1999 as an international independent agency composed and funded equally by the Sport Movement and Governments of the world. Its mission includes scientific research, education, development of anti-doping capacities, and monitoring of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code) – a document harmonizing anti-doping policies in all sports and all countries.
For 2026, WADA intends to replace its annual Symposium, which traditionally takes place in Lausanne in March, by 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 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
WADA invites cities and countries interested in hosting one of the four Regional Symposiums to:
- 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.