Montreal, February 3, 2025
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is pleased to publish a request for proposals for the organization of regional Symposiums in 2026.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was established in 1999 as an independent international agency composed and funded equally by the sport movement and governments around the world. Its mission includes scientific research, education, anti-doping capacity building and monitoring of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code) – a document that harmonizes anti-doping policies across all sports and countries.
In 2026, WADA intends to replace its annual Symposium, which traditionally takes place in Lausanne in March, with four Regional Symposia in Europe, Africa, Asia/Oceania and the Americas. The Symposia will be designed to address the specific needs and challenges of stakeholders in the different regions, in the run-up to the implementation of the 2027 Code and International Standards. These events will provide an opportunity to share knowledge, build capacity and foster partnerships to strengthen the global anti-doping community.
Looking at the annual calendar in 2026, AMA proposes the following sequence and schedule for symposia:
- 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
AMA invites cities and countries interested in hosting one of the four Regional Symposia to:
- See all events the request for proposals, which describes WADA's criteria for selecting a host city or country and the timeline for the selection process
- Submit a proposal, in English and/or French, by Friday, April 4, 2025, 17:00 p.m. EDT.
For any questions or comments, please contact WADA Events Manager Riziero Pisani at events@wada-ama.org.
