EuropeActive, together with the European Week of Clean Sport (EWCS) project consortium, is excited to announce its final conference in Brussels on Thursday 30 January 2025, from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM at L42 Business Center. The event will bring together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the impact of doping in recreational sport and fitness, and different measures to counter the trends such as the European Week of Clean Sport campaign.
About the EWCS Project
The EWCS project united four anti-doping agencies—Bulgaria, Cyprus, Poland, and Portugal—in a collaborative effort to promote clean sport practices at grassroots levels. Through targeted campaigns and synergies with local sports and education stakeholders, the project has delivered impactful initiatives to raise awareness about the dangers of doping and promote integrity in sport. The project is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union and coordinated by the Cyprus Anti-Doping Agency (CYADA).
Conference Programme
The conference offers a unique platform to showcase the achievements of the EWCS campaign and discuss current anti-doping policies. The event’s programme includes:
- 09:30 - Registration
- 10:00 - Welcome Remarks, Kiera Wason (EU Affairs Manager, EuropeActive)
- 10:10 - EWCS Campaign and Project Overview
Campaign Concept, Lambros Lazuras (Academic expert, University of Lincoln)
Implementation highlights from the Anti-Doping Agencies of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Poland, and Portugal
Evaluation and recommendations - 10:50 - The Council of Europe’s Anti-Doping Work (Speaker TBC)
- 11:15 - Coffee Break
- 11:35 - Roundtable Discussion: Doping in Recreational Sport and Fitness, moderated by Professor Mike McNamee
Panelists include:
April Henning (Associate Professor & Head of Research, Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University)
Fredrik Lauritzen (Science Director, Anti-Doping Norway)
Henk Jan Thoes (Product Director, Basic-Fit) - 12:35 - European Commission Update on Sport Integrity and Anti-Doping Policies (Speaker TBC)
- 13:00 - Closing Remarks by Michael Petrou (President, CYADA) and Kai Troll (CEO, EuropeActive).
- 13:15 - Networking Lunch
Why To Attend?
Participants will gain insights into:
- The results and recommendations of the EWCS anti-doping campaign.
- Ongoing European institutional efforts to combat doping.
- Trends and challenges related to doping in recreational sport and fitness.
- Opportunities for networking with key players in the anti-doping and sport sectors.
The interactive roundtable discussion on doping in recreational sport and fitness promises to be a true highlight. Experts will address the growing concerns about performance-enhancing drug use outside professional sport, offering evidence-based solutions and practical approaches.
Free Registration
The conference is free of charge, but registration is required. Secure your spot today by registering through this link.
Join us for a day of impactful discussions, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration to ensure a cleaner and healthier future for sport and fitness in Europe.
