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WADA opens registration for its 2026 Regional Symposium for Asia/Oceania and the 21st Asia/Oceania Intergovernmental Ministerial Meeting to be held in Beijing, China on 1-3 June

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The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is pleased to announce that online registration is now open for its 2026 Regional Symposium for Asia/Oceania and the 21st Asia/Oceania Intergovernmental Ministerial Meeting (AORIM), which will take place on 1-3 June 2026 in Beijing, China, at the China National Convention Center (CNCC) - II. The event will start with the AORIM on 1 June, which will involve Ministers and senior Ministerial Officials; and be followed by the Regional Symposium that will include these participants as well as all other stakeholders. We are pleased to be hosting this event with support from the General Administration of Sport of China and the China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA).

Regional Symposium Objectives – Informing, building confidence, and connecting

WADA’s 2026 Regional Symposiums aim to address the unique needs and challenges of stakeholders in the different regions in the lead up to implementation of the 2027 World Anti-Doping Code (Code) and International Standards (Standards). The events are being structured around WADA’s 2027 Code Implementation Support Program (CISP) with a strong emphasis on compliance readiness. The primary objectives are:

  • to inform stakeholders of the changes and requirements in the 2027 Code and Standards;
  • to build stakeholders' confidence in implementing the required changes to their anti-doping programs; and
  • to facilitate connection and collaboration between stakeholders.

Participants can expect presentations on the Code and Standards that are focused on the technical aspects of preparing for implementation, as well as sessions focusing on regional needs and challenges.

Target Audience

The event will start with the Asia/Oceania Intergovernmental Ministerial Meeting on 1 June, to be attended by Ministers and senior ministerial officials, and will be followed by the Regional Symposium, which will include the Ministers and government representatives as well as all other stakeholders. This includes anti-doping practitioners from National Anti-Doping Organizations, Regional Anti-Doping Organizations, International Federations and Major Event Organizers; WADA-accredited laboratories and service providers; as well as athletes.  

Registration for the Asia/Oceania Regional Symposium

Those interested in attending should register for the Asia/Oceania Regional Symposium via the registration page by 1 May 2026 (23:59 CST). The Symposium website contains information regarding the event, including the preliminary program, how to register, and hotel recommendations.

Should you have any questions regarding the Asia/Oceania Regional Symposium, please contact WADA's Event Management team at: asiaoceaniasymposium2026@wada-ama.org.

We look forward to welcoming many of you in Beijing in June.

Registration for WADA’s other 2026 Regional Symposiums

For the latest information on WADA’s other 2026 Regional Symposiums, please refer to the Events page on our website.