4 September 2025, 13:00-17:30 CEST
Online Forum (Live + On-demand Access)

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[Live Session Access]

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Access to the live forum will be enabled on the day of the event:
4 September 2025.

2025 Theme: Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity

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The International Testing Agency (ITA) proudly invites Doping Control Officers (DCOs), Blood Collection Officers (BCOs), and other Sample Collection Personnel to its first annual International Forum. This online event which will take place on 4 September 2025, is designed to bring together anti-doping professionals from across the globe to explore key challenges, emerging trends, and best practices in doping control. 

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
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The theme for 2025 is "Collaboration, Innovation, and Integrity" focusing on key areas impacting doping control professionals worldwide.

Sessions will cover topics such as:
Clean Sport:
The Athlete's Perspective
Understanding the role of doping control from an athlete's viewpoint
Technological
Innovations
How AI, dried blood spot testing, and other advancements are shaping anti-doping practices.
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Global Anti-Doping
Regulations
Updates affecting the front-line work of Sample Collection Personnel.
Challenges
 from the Field
Real-life stories and problem-solving strategies for sample collections.
Investigative
Techniques
How  intelligence-led approaches are changing the landscape of doping control.
Collaboration
Across Borders
Strengthening international cooperation to improve testing effeciency.

Frequently asked questions

What language will the event be in?

The forum will be held exclusively in English.

Should ITA training program graduates pay for the event?

Yes, graduates of the ITA's training program will receive a dedicated coupon.
* Please note that the coupon is unique to each individual and will expire if usud by someone else. 

How do I join the online forum?

Once your registration is successfully completed, you will receive a confirmation message. Each participant receives a unique access link, a week before the event to access the live stream. If the forum is accessed using a different link, access may be denied.

I can’t attend the live event. Will the forum videos be available afterward?

All sessions will be available on-demand for enrolled participants. Videos will be accessible froQm 15 September 2025, 13:00 CEST, until 31 December 2025.

How can I receive a certificate fof participation?

Participants who attend at least 80% of the live event or complete the on-demand content will receive a certificate from the ITA. After the event, you’ll be able to access the platform, track your progress, and download your certificate once the requirement is met.

Are there opportunities for sponsors?

Yes! We offer headline sponsorships and sponsored segments. Contact us to learn more at forum@ita.sport to learn more.

Who do I contact for more information?

Reach out to the ITA Team at forum@ita.sport

OFFICIAL EVENT PARTNERS

SSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Become a sponsor of the First Annual ITA International Forum and showcase your commitment to clean sport.
This event provides a unique platform to connect with anti-doping professionals worldwide while gaining exclusive brand exposure.

Make your mark on the global stage of clean sport.

Connect
with a Global Network
Engage directly with thousands of Doping Control Officers (DCOs), Blood Control Officers (BCOs), and anti-doping experts from around the world.
Stand
for Integrity in Sport
Align your brand with the values of transparency, 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 sports and anti-doping professionals from 142 countries and 96 anti-doping organisations
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PROGRAM

Session 1.

Clean Sport: The Athlete's Perspective

Session 2.

Lessons from Aviation:
Ensuring Quality Through Standardised Procedures

Session 3.

Recent Updates for DCOs & BCOs
in Global Anti-Doping Regulations

Session 4.

Practical Challenges: Stories from the Field

Session 5.

Technological Innovations:
Transforming Doping Control

Session 6.

Intelligence & Investigations:
Investigative Techniques in Anti-Doping

Session 7.

Doping Control at Major Events:
Lessons from the Olympics
and Recent Major Games

Session 8.

Athlete Safeguarding during Doping Control: Ensuring Safety and Respect

Session 9.

Insight into Emerging Doping Trends: Substances, Methods, and Risk Factors

Session 10.

Collaboration across Borders:
Working Together to Deliver Testing Worldwide

Session 11.

Doping in Para Sports:
Unique Challenges and Considerations

Mr Benjamin Cohen / Director General

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the ITA Doping Control Officers Symposium. This gathering is a testament to the essential role that each of you plays in upholding the integrity of sport through your dedication and professionalism in the field.

As doping control officers, you are at the forefront of the fight for clean sport, ensuring that athletes around the world compete on a level playing field. Your work is not only about conducting tests; it is about safeguarding the values of fairness, respect, and health in sport. Through this symposium, we aim to provide you with the latest insights, best practices, and practical tools that will support you in your vital mission.
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Meet our speakers

All of our instructors are highly qualified professionals, widely acknowledged in their field.