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23-24 April 2026

The International Testing Agency (ITA), the Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (iNADO), and the World Association of Anti-Doping Scientists (WAADS) are pleased to announce the launch of Clean Sport in Action, a dynamic new two-day international forum, hosted on 23-24 April 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland, bringing together experts from around the globe involved in the operational delivery of anti-doping programs under the World Anti-Doping Code. 

Clean Sport in Action is a key event for a wide range of professionals and organisations involved in the operational management and delivery of anti-doping and testing programs. The forum welcomes managers and operational staff from National and Regional Anti-Doping Organisations (NADOs and RADOs), as well as laboratory directors and their teams. It is equally relevant for staff from international and continental sport federations, integrity units of international federations, and experts involved in regulatory and compliance matters.

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WELCOME TO 

CLEAN SPORT IN ACTION INTERNATIONAL FORUM

The International Testing Agency (ITA), the Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (iNADO), and the World Association of Anti-Doping Scientists (WAADS) are proud to present the inaugural Clean Sport in Action International Forum, a dynamic two-day event taking place on 23–24 April 2026 at the EHL Hospitality Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland.

This new annual gathering brings together leading professionals and experts from across the global anti-doping community. From operations managers and laboratory directors to scientists, sport federation staff, and tech innovators, the forum is a hub for those shaping the operational delivery of anti-doping under the World Anti-Doping Code.

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Event Date

23-24 April 2026

Venue

EHL
Hospitality Business School

Route de Berne 301

1000 Lausanne 25

Switzerland

FORUM MISSION

Improving Global Testing Systems

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To strengthen the fight against doping and protect athletes through collaboration, innovation, and the exchange of best practices. Participants will explore how to optimise operational efficiency and save costs without compromising quality. The event will spotlight strategic anti-doping initiatives and showcase the latest advancements in testing technologies and laboratory practices. Attendees will engage in interactive workshops, connect with global experts, and help shape the future of clean sport.
FORUM OBJECTIVES

Clean Sport in Action is a new, annual two-day event designed to bring together decision-makers, operations and laboratory managers, industry and tech representatives, scientists, and practitioners from sectors of the global anti-doping community responsible for delivering anti-doping programs and testing in sport.

Clean Sport in Action is a key event for a wide range of professionals and organisations involved in the operational management and delivery of anti-doping and testing programs. The forum welcomes managers and operational staff from National and Regional Anti-Doping Organisations (NADOs and RADOs), as well as laboratory directors and their teams. It is equally relevant for staff from international and continental sport federations, integrity units of international federations, and experts involved in regulatory and compliance matters.

Top 5 reasons to attend:

The forum aims to strengthen collaboration across the anti-doping community by:

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Enhance collaboration 

among stakeholders responsible for delivery of anti-doping, including anti-doping organisations, sport federations, and anti-doping laboratories.


Forge
solutions 

to address shared challenges and pressing issues in anti-doping programs and global testing systems, including operations, processes, and science.

Improve
global testing systems 
quality and standards through knowledge exchange.

Showcase successful operations, innovations, and best practices
from all global regions.

Bring together technology and innovation
companies who can develop new systems for the industry.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

A MUST-ATTEND EVENT for organisations and individuals involved in operational management and delivery of anti-doping & testing programs:
  • ITA: leadership and operational managers
  • iNADO members: leadership and operational managers
  • WAADS: laboratory directors and operational managers
  • NADOs/RADOs: operational management, operations/testing/department managers
  • NOCs acting as the NADO in their country delivering anti-doping programs: operations/testing/department managers
  • WADA operations representatives
  • Scientific leaders and operational managers (those steering science/ABP/drug detection)
  • IFs with their own anti-doping programs
  • Private SCA management and operations representatives
  • Representatives of ASOIF, AIOWF
  • Professional federations with anti-doping programs 
  • Technology, software developers, and hardware solution providers
  • Sample collection kit manufacturers
  • IPC Anti-Doping operational team
  • Athlete Commission representatives
WHY ATTEND?
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Clean Sport in Action offers you the unique opportunity to:

  • Learn and share best practices in the area of anti-doping operations
  • Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of anti-doping programs
  • Connect with operational experts from across the global anti-doping landscape
  • Gain insights into the latest advancements in anti-doping science, testing technologies, and program implementation strategies
  • Contribute to shaping the future of clean sport by participating in interactive workshops and discussions focused on practical solutions and operational challenges
  • Discover and explore cutting-edge operational solutions to enhance compliance, reduce costs, and increase efficiency
  • Engage in focused discussions to address the day-to-day challenges of delivering anti-doping programs

IMPORTANT DATES

12 August 2025

Registration opens

15 March 2026

Early-bird deadline
/ Last day for refunds

12 April 2026

Final registration deadline

23-24 April 2026

Clean Sport in Action
International forum
Be part of the Clean Sport in Action community to contribute to:
  • Development of actionable strategies to strengthen the worldwide anti-doping testing system at every levelImproved collaboration and operational efficiencies between international anti-doping organisations and membersIdentification of innovative operational solutions to enhance compliance, reduce costs and increase efficiencyExpansion of global networks and best practice sharing among anti-doping organisations and operational experts

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Become a sponsor and/or exhibitor of the first Clean Sport in Action International Forum 2026 and showcase your commitment to clean sport. To discuss sponsor and exhibitor opportunities, contact us at forum@ita.sport

Make your mark on the global stage of clean sport.

Connect
with a Global Network
Engage directly with hundreds of Doping Control Officers (DCOs), Blood Collection Officers (BCOs) and anti-doping experts from around the world.
Stand
for Integrity in Sport
Align your brand with the values of integrity, fairness and clean competition — principles that unite athletes and professionals globally.
Reach a Targeted,
High-Impact Audience
Gain exclusive access to a highly specialised audience of sample collection personnel from up to 142 countries and 96 anti-doping organisations.
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For more details or to discuss custom sponsorship opportunities, contact us at