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

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, scheduled for 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. 

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WHY ATTEND?

The Must-Attend Annual Event
for Doping Control Professionals

This online event provides a unique opportunity for doping control officers and sample collection personnel to enhance their expertise and engage in meaningful discussions about the future of anti-doping efforts. This event replaces the previous IDCO Professional Update Webinars.

 Learn from Global Experts

Hear from top anti-doping professionals, athletes and industry experts. 

Stay Updated

Gain insights into new anti-doping regulations, evolving testing methods and intelligence techniques.

Find Solutions

Learn how to navigate real-world challenges in doping control.

Online Event

Fully online event to bring together hundreds of DCOs and BCOs from around the world.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
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The theme for 2025 is "Collaboration, Innovation and Integrity", focusing on key areas impacting doping control professionals worldwide.

The 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 efficiency.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The ITA DCO & BCO International Forum is for:

Doping Control Officers
(DCOs)

Blood Collection Officers
(BCOs)

Sample Collection Personnel (SCP)

Attendees will be from National Anti-Doping Organisations (NADOs), Sample Collection Agencies (SCAs) and other anti-doping and sport organisations. If you are involved in doping control at any level, this event will provide valuable insights and professional development relevant for your role.

REGISTRATION FEE

50 CHF

(Swiss Francs)

FREE FOR GRADUATES & CURRENT STUDENTS
OF THE ITA DCO & BCO TRAINING PROGRAMS

Including:

  •  IDCO Training Program
  •  IBCO Training Program
  •  ITA DCO Foundation Training Program 
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Frequently asked questions

What language will the event be in?

The Forum will be held in English.

How can I claim my free registration as a graduate of the ITA Academy's DCO and BCO training programs?

Graduates and current students of the ITA Academy's DCO and BCO training programs will receive a unique electronic coupon code via email to book their place.
* Please note that the coupon is unique to each individual and will expire if used by someone else. 

How do I join the online event?

Once your registration is successfully completed, you will receive a confirmation message via email. You will be able to access the online event from the learning platform on the day of the event.

I can’t attend the live event. Will the recordings of the sessions be available afterward?

Yes, all sessions will be available on-demand for enrolled participants. The videos will become accessible 10 working days after the live event, until the end of 2025.

Are there opportunities for sponsors?

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

Who do I contact for more information?

You can reach out to the ITA Team at forum@ita.sport.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Become a sponsor of the first annual ITA DCO & BCO International Forum and showcase your commitment to clean sport.
This online event provides a unique platform to connect with front-line anti-doping sample collection 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 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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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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