Invitation to Bid – World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2029

Posted By: ILSF.org 23rd December 2025

To the ILS Full Member Organisations, Interested Host Cities, and Event Organisers,

Dear Sir/Madam,

On behalf of the ILS Secretary General, Dr Harald Vervaeke PhD, please find attached the Invitation to Bid for the rights to host the World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2029 (WCDP 2029).

The attached Bid Notice letter provides:

  • General information about the event
  • Bid timing and deadlines
  • Key considerations for evaluation
  • An overview of the five appendices included in the bidding documents

Please note that 15 June 2026 is the final date for bid submission. Detailed instructions on the requirements for submitting a bid are included in the Bid Notice letter.

Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the ILS Headquarters.

Best regards,

Karin Obus
Executive Director
International Life Saving Federation

AA WCDP 2029 Bid Notice LetterDownload
APP 1 – WCDP 2029 Procedural OverviewDownload
APP 2 – WCDP 2029 Bid Application FormDownload
APP 3 – WCDP 2029 Bid Rules of ConductDownload
APP 4 – WCDP 2029 Host AgreementDownload
APP 5 – WCDP 2029 Financial PlanDownload