2020 Anti-Doping Conferences & Events

Bookmark this page! Updates for events later in the year will be added as soon as more info is available.

Are we missing something? Email Michael Pearlmutter via mpearlmutter@cleancompetition.org ^[1] if you are hosting or attending an anti-doping conference we should display.

Events are in chronological order

• January 15^th-17^th—ICIC  2020 ^[2] (Limburg)
  • In 2014, Doping Authority Netherlands ^[3] organized the International Conference on the implementation of the revised World Anti-Doping Code (ICIC2014). This conference took place two months after the World Conference on Doping in Sport in Johannesburg, and dozens of issues relating to the implementation of the WAD Code 2015 were discussed by 165 attendants in Vaals (Limburg, the Netherlands). ICIC2014 was received very well by the participants, and several stakeholders expressed their interest in the second version of this conference, following the World Conference in Katowice. This made Doping Authority Netherlands decide to organize a follow-up conference: ICIC2020. The implementation of relevant changes in the Code will be the core business. Additionally, the implementation of several new and revised International Standards will be a relevant part of the program. The main target groups of ICIC2020 are NADOs, RADOs, international federations, and athlete representatives.
• Jan 28^th-30^th— Sport for Life Canadian Summit ^[4] (Gatineau)
  • The Sport for Life Canadian Summit brings together leaders who work to enhance the quality of sport and physical activity in Canada. Sport for Life recognizes that quality sport and physical literacy offer rich benefits to Canadian society through improved health, stronger communities, higher sporting achievement, and stronger national identity. By improving sport, Sport for Life aims to improve the lives of all Canadians.
• Feb 9^th-14^th— Manfred Donike Institute Workshop ^[5] (invite only)
  • The week-long workshop features presentations from scientists worldwide sharing their contributions to sports drug testing knowledge and advancement. The presented topics, which range from analytical drug detection strategies to investigations on drug-kit tampering, represent the most up-to-date research findings in the field, many of them funded through PCC Grants ^[6], Micro-grants ^[7], or Working Groups ^[8]. Schedule of presentations coming soon. Check back frequently.
• February 11^th—HEDN 2020 Symposium ^[9] (Sydney)
  • The aim of the symposium is to bring together a broad spectrum of scholarly insights and research expertise from various disciplines, such as public health, epidemiology, neuroethics, sport science, criminology and sociology, to examine key (inter)national issues in the field of HEDs.The symposium will facilitate debates on our understanding of the cultural and societal contexts of HED use and supply, as well as the critical analysis of the consequences of (drug) policy implementation. These debates will be used to inform and develop contributions to a themed collection for the International Journal of Drug Policy (IJDP) (Q1) entitled ‘Human enhancement drugs: emerging issues and responses’. 
• March 16^th—iNADO Workshop ^[10] (Lausanne)
  • The iNADO Workshop takes place annually and targets the specific needs of National Anti-Doping Organisations. The program content focuses on topics suggested by iNADO and its members and provides an inspirational environment for anti-doping practitioners to discuss key challenges and to share best practices. It is, therefore, a superb opportunity for professional development and a great platform for networking.
    
• March 17^th-18^th—WADA Annual Symposium ^[11] (Lausanne)
  • The WADA Symposium, which is the main event on the annual global anti-doping calendar, is a unique and practical event that offers anti-doping stakeholders the opportunity to gather, interact and learn from one another. The Symposium is designed for anti-doping practitioners from International Federations, National and Regional Anti-Doping Organizations and Major Event Organizers, representatives from Governments, Athlete Commissions, WADA-accredited laboratories and Athlete Passport Management Units, as well as other stakeholders such as the media, researchers and service providers that are integral to clean sport.
• March 29^th-April 3^rd— MSACL 12^th Annual Conference & Exhibits ^[12] (Palm Springs)
  • MSACL provides a forum for discussing the clinical application of mass spectrometry by bringing together academic and industrial experts in the field with those driven to explore and understand more about the potential application and benefits. The mission of MSACL is to accelerate the implementation of mass spectrometry in the clinical laboratory with the goal of contributing to the improvement of patient standard-of-care as well as reducing health care costs. MSACL is happy to announce that we have partnered with the Imaging Mass Spectrometry Society (IMSS) ^[13] to provide the IMS community an opportunity to share and collaborate with the members of the clinical mass spectrometry community.
• April 4^th-7^th—Experimental Biology Conference 2020 ^[14] (San Diego)
  • EB is the place to explore the latest cutting edge science in anatomy, biochemistry, and molecular biology, investigative pathology, pharmacology and physiology. EB welcomes everyone with interest in advancing the latest research impacting life sciences. Attendees represent scientists from academic institutions, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and industry. This multidisciplinary, scientific meeting features plenary lectures, workshops, symposia, posters presentations, on-site career services and exhibits spotlighting products and services integral to this professional community.
• April 19^th-24^th—SportAccord 2020 ^[15] (Beijing)
  • SportAccord is a not-for-profit global sport business event organization focused on driving positive change internationally and dedicated to engaging and connecting; international federations, rights holders, organizing committees, cities, press and media, businesses and other organizations involved in the development and business of sport.
• April 30^th—Sports Resolutions Annual Conference 2020 ^[16] (London)
  • The Sports Resolution’s 6th annual conference will bring together an esteemed panel of sports professionals and industry experts to discuss and debate the latest news and ideas in the areas of anti-doping, athlete welfare, good governance, and integrity.
• May 31^st-June 4^th— 68^th ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics ^[17] (Houston)
  • Join us in Houston, TX for the annual conference. Learn about the incredible speakers lined up for plenary lectures and tutorials. ^[18] We know you will discover the George R. Brown Convention Center to be an ideal location for the meeting. All session rooms on a single level (and it’s not too long!) with posters and exhibits easily accessible below on the ground level. Just outside the front doors of the convention center, you can enjoy Discovery Green park.
• September 5^th-8^th— ACSM Integrative Physiology of Exercise Meeting ^[19] (San Diego)
  • More information to come. 
• September 28^th-29^th—NSF International Exercise & Sport Science Initiative Symposium (Ann Arbor)
  • Join us on September 28th & 29th, 2020 for an exciting, collaborative summit hosted by NSF International and the University of Michigan Exercise & Sport Science Initiative. This two-day event will take place in Ann Arbor, Michigan at NSF International Headquarters and the University of Michigan. Participation in the Exercise & Sport Science Initiative Symposium is an opportunity for you to share your voice and collaborate with other experts in global sports and anti-doping.  The Summit includes:
    • Presentations on the latest in athlete health and the clean sport movement
    • Networking and collaboration
    • Lab facilities tour of NSF International
    • Tour of the University of Michigan Athletic campus
    • And more!
• October 5^th-6^th—Sports Medicine 2020 Physical Education, Sports Medicine, and Doping Studies Conference ^[20]– (Auckland)
  •  Sports Medicine and Doping Studies ^[21] consider articles on all areas of the subject including exercise and health, general sports physiology, neuromuscular physiology, biomechanics, joint and muscular injury and their respective therapeutics, related surgical issues, doping substances and their social aspects, etc. Sports medicine, clinical sports medicine, sports doping ^[21], sports biomechanics, sports physiotherapy, sports orthopedics, sports injury, rehabilitation, pain mechanisms, sports podiatry, physical activity, sports health, sports biomechanics, exercise physiology, sports nutrition
• October 31^st– November 5^th— TIAFT 58^th Annual Meeting ^[22] (Cape Town)
  • 58th Annual Meeting of the International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. In nearly 60 years of TIAFT’s existence, there has never been an international meeting on African soil – until now! Come and join us at the southern tip of our continent from 31^st October till 05^th November 2020 for the 58^th edition of this annual conference, which will be held at The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).

 

Keep an eye out for:

WADA Global Education Conference ^[23]—Dates TBD