WADA postpones 2026 Regional Symposium for Africa

It is with great regret that the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announces that its Regional Symposium for Africa, which was scheduled to be held in Cairo, Egypt on 28-29 April 2026, will be postponed due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.  

This decision, while not taken lightly, was made at the request of our hosts – the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Egypt and the Egyptian Anti-Doping Organization – due to ongoing uncertainties in the region. We are grateful for the generosity of our hosts and appreciate and respect the shared caution and concern for the wellbeing of Symposium participants and WADA staff.  

We wish to thank our hosts and recognize everyone that was involved in planning for this event, which we know would have been a great success. We are already looking into alternative options for delivering the Symposium’s program, which include it being held at a later date, as well as virtual options. Please rest assured that we will carefully evaluate the options and communicate as soon as possible. 

In the meantime, for any questions, please feel free to contact: africasymposium2026@wada-ama.org. 

Please rest assured however that we will continue to monitor the situation in the Middle East and communicate as soon as possible based on the evolution of the circumstances in the region. 

Registration for other 2026 Regional Symposiums  

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

About WADA’s 2026 Regional Symposiums 

WADA’s 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 will be structured around WADA’s 2027 Code Implementation Support Program (CISP) with a strong emphasis on compliance readiness. The primary objectives will be:  

• 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 will focus on the technical aspects of preparing for implementation, as well as panel discussions, practical workshops, and networking sessions.