Program GEC / SSR Symposium
Program
The preliminary program of the GEC is now available. Please click on the link below to view the program.
SSR Symposium
As part of WADA’s 2020-2024 Social Science Research Strategy, to encourage collaboration and integration of social science researchers within the global anti-doping system, just prior to WADA’s 2024 Global Education Conference, the Agency will host a Social Science Research (SSR) Symposium on 27 February 2024 at Université Côte d'Azur in Nice, France.
The Symposium will bring together the SSR community, allowing researchers to share experiences of working in the anti-doping field. The main goal of this Symposium is to encourage discussion and collaboration on wider research issues, such as working with practitioner partners, multidisciplinary research, and the recruitment of athletes to research.
Should you wish to register for the SSR Symposium and/or the Conference, we invite you to do so here by 18 February 2024.
E-Poster Presentations
WADA is pleased to share that short abstract presentations will be held during the second day of the GEC 2024, related to Social Science Research in clean sport projects. More information will be published shortly.
Cannes Games
The 2024 GEC will also be the occasion for its participants to communicate and exchange with others and build valuable connections by participating in various activities, thereby encouraging creative ways to network.
The “Cannes Games” aim at promoting team spirit by relying on each participant’s knowledge, assets, and skills. Get ready to have some fun and take part in various accessible games, from anti-doping quiz, to playing darts, or even try your hand at pétanque, a typical sport from the South of France.
Format of the Conference
During the Conference, participants will be engaged through presentations, discussions, and activities, which will take place in both plenary and breakout session format.
Coffee and lunch breaks will be centered around networking opportunities, allowing for more personal exchanges and bilateral discussions amongst participants.
Presenters
The list of presenters is available here:
Registration
Terms & Conditions
Applications for registration must be completed online.
Please note that an electronic photo in .jpeg format (max 1MB) is required for registration. Photos are requested for security reasons and are also intended to facilitate identification of participants by other attendees, thus, enabling participants to network during the event. The photos will be printed on the accreditation of participants.
For security and logistical reasons, individuals who have not registered online and who have not received an electronic confirmation of their registration will not be granted access to the Conference.
No-show: WADA reserves the right to refuse admission to future WADA events to persons who register for the 2024 Global Education Conference but do not show up. Therefore, we kindly ask that if you need to cancel your registration that you notify the Conference Organizers.
Fees/Costs
Participants must cover their own travel, ground transfers, hotel accommodation and miscellaneous expenses. Onsite participants must also subscribe to a travel insurance to cover any medical expenses.
A limit of two (2) participants per organizations applies. Any additional participant will be added on a waiting list.
For Researchers registering to the GEC 2024: a letter of support by the researcher’s institution will be required to confirm their involvement in anti-doping. The letter should be on the official letterhead of the institution, include the name of the researcher, and description of the research in anti-doping conducted by the researcher.
Registration Deadlines
The registration deadline is 18 February 2024 (23:59 CET).
Please note that no registrations will be accepted after that date.
For security and logistical reasons, individuals who have not registered online and who have not received an electronic confirmation of their registration will not be granted access to the Symposium, whether onsite or virtual.
How to Register
Online registrations for the GEC 2024 is now open. To register, please click on the link below:
If needed, you can download your invitation letter directly by login back in to the registration portal and clicking on the relevant button, once your registration has been approved.
In case of any difficulties with registration, please contact the GEC 2024 registration support at events.fr@bnetwork.com.
Practical Information
Languages
The program of the GEC 2024 will be delivered in English, with simultaneous interpretation in French for plenary sessions only.
Accreditation
Participants will receive their accreditation upon their arrival at the Conference venue. The photo submitted during the online registration will be printed on the accreditation for security purposes and to facilitate networking opportunities. For further information on the photo, please refer to the registration page below.
Please note that in an effort to limit printing documents for the Conference, neither the list of participants nor the detailed program will be distributed onsite.
Presentations and Conference documents
Following the Conference, participants will have access to PDF copies of the presentations and documents presented during the Conference. Further information will be sent out after the Conference.
Meals
On each day of the Conference, coffee/tea breaks and lunch will be offered to registered participants.
Social Functions
A welcome reception will be held in the afternoon of 27 February at the Palais des Festivals, the Conference venue. Drinks and canapes will be provided. The dress code is casual.
Following the end of Day 1, on 28 February, a gala dinner will be held for all participants. The dress code is business casual. Further information will be provided.
Visa
Any participant requiring a visa to enter France is responsible for obtaining their visa. For the list of nationalities requiring a visa, please consult the official visa website for France, France-Visa.
The Conference organisers will issue an “invitation letter” to any participants who have registered and have been approved by WADA to attend the 2024 GEC.
Note that due to the high demand for travel within the Schengen space, it is strongly advised for participants to start their visa application as soon as possible.
COVID-19 Protocols
In light of the latest developments in the pandemic, the port health control system has been discontinued, pursuant to the law terminating the emergency measures instituted to combat the COVID-19 outbreak.
Accordingly, the rules previously applied to travellers to France no longer apply effective from 1 August 2022:
- Travellers are now exempt from any formalities prior to entry into France, be it in mainland France or overseas, and no longer required to present a health pass, regardless of the country or place of departure.
- Justification of travel (the “compelling reason”) is no longer required.
- Travellers are no longer required to present a sworn statement of non-contamination and an undertaking to undergo an antigen test or screening upon arrival in the country.
The same applies to travel between mainland France and each of the overseas territories.
Similarly, the French authorities no longer require any justification for outgoing travel from France, be it from mainland France or overseas, or any exit clearance to travel to another country.
For further information, please visit https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/web/france-visas/conditions-sanitaires
Important Dates
- 11 October 2023: Opening of online registrations and accommodation bookings.
- 18 February 2024: Registration Deadline
- 27-29 February 2024: Global Education Conference 2024
Venue and Transportation
Venue
WADA’s 2024 GEC will be held at the Palais des Festivals, in Cannes.
Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes
La Croisette CS 30051
06414 Cannes Cedex
FrancePlease visit the Palais des Festivals website for information on how to get there.
Transportation
By plane:
Participants arriving by air can fly to Nice Côte d’Azur Airport and take the bus shuttle available at the airport. Travel time from Nice airport to Cannes is about 45 minutes.
Participants can also fly to Cannes-Mandelieu Airport and take a cab to Cannes. Travel time from Cannes-Mandelieu airport to Cannes is about 15 minutes.
By train:
The city of Cannes has great TGV, Corail and express train links between all the French regions and major European cities. This means of transport is the best way of discovering the spectacular landscapes along the coast at the feet of the Massif de l'Estérel with its red rocks and cliffs. Please visit www.idtgv.com or www.voyages-sncf.com to plan your train journey.
The TER covers the whole region from Saint-Raphaël to Monaco, via Antibes, Biot, Cagnes sur mer, Nice, Villefranche sur Mer.
Transfers
To enhance your arrival and departure experience, the hosts of the Global Education Conference 2024 will provide complimentary shuttles to and from Nice Airport to Cannes, available every 30 minutes from 8 am to 8 pm. Further information will be provided closer to the Conference date.
Additionally, our partner offers private transfers. To book a private transfer, please feel free to contact the dedicated team at the following email address: events.fr@bnetwork.com.
Accommodation
How to find a hotel room
Please use the map below to find an accomodation
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How to book a hotel room
Our hosts have contracted several hotels in Cannes, within walking distance of the Palais des Festivals, the venue of the GEC 2024.
Please click here to book your hotel room.
Hotel cancellation and modification Policy
Coming soon!
Contact us
Registration & Housing
Bnetwork
Email: events.fr@bnetwork.com
Symposium Management
Ms. Anaïs Lefevre
World Anti-Doping Agency
Email: anais.lefevre@wada-ama.org
Disclaimer
WADA event pages are the only official websites for all WADA-related events, and stakeholders should only seek information and register through WADA official sites. WADA cannot be held responsible for information provided by third parties, that are not affiliated with WADA.”
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Kady Kanouté Tounkara, Chair of the WADA Education Committee
I am pleased to invite all anti-doping stakeholders and clean sport ambassadors to join WADA’s fourth Global Education Conference (GEC), to be held from 27-29 February 2024 in Cannes, France. This edition of the GEC will be held in partnership with the French National Anti-Doping Organization, l’Agence française de lutte contre le dopage.
The Conference will provide the opportunity for anti-doping practitioners and researchers to discuss emerging trends, share best practices and reflect on how education can continue to further our efforts in the fight against doping in sport.
As a former athlete and team player, I believe that only through collaboration and communication can we raise the bar for anti-doping education. We must remain united to pursue our vision of a world where all athletes can participate in a doping-free sporting environment and preserve the spirit of sport. Everyone has a role to play, so I encourage you to come, state your position, and join the team.
I look forward to seeing you at WADA's 2024 Global Education Conference in Cannes!
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Béatrice Bourgeois, President of the French NADO, Agence française de lutte contre le dopage
L’Agence française de lutte contre le dopage, the French Anti-Doping Agency, is delighted to host the next WADA Global Education Conference in France, on the eve of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Anti-doping education is one of the key pillars of doping prevention, and it is necessary to share our know-how and expertise to improve our programs and help protect our athletes.
The Paris Games are a major event that will inspire and promote sports in all countries. This is why we must make 2024 a decisive year for clean sport and the dissemination of its values for all participants. It is our responsibility to unite to make anti-doping a lasting Olympic and Paralympic legacy.
We hope to see many of you in France in 2024 and I say, see you soon!
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Ayodele Ikuesan and David Smétanine, Co-Chairs of the Athletes' Committee, Agence française de lutte contre le dopage
The Global Education Conference is a great opportunity to bring the voice of athletes on a subject as essential as anti-doping to the sporting community and the general public, in France but also at the international level. The Olympic and Paralympic Games that France will host next year will be a unique opportunity to talk about clean sport and to work on all education levels that have an impact on this subject.
The members of the AFLD Athletes’ Committee are looking forward to participating in the many exchanges that will take place during this Conference to continue to defend the values of clean sport in France and throughout the world.