A global forum for drowning prevention
The ILS World Conference on Drowning Prevention brings together the world’s leading experts, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, member organisations and partners.
It provides a global forum for exchanging evidence, experience, systems and ideas across drowning prevention, rescue, lifesaving and water safety—supporting the reduction of death and injury in aquatic environments worldwide.
WCDP News
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Rome Announced as Host City for World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2027
The International Life Saving Federation (ILS) is pleased to announce that the World Conference on Drowning Prevention (WCDP) 2027 will be held in Rome, Italy, from 26-28 November 2027.
Current conference
WCDP2027
Confirmed conference information will be published in the dedicated WCDP2027 mini-site as it becomes available.
Previous conferences
WCDP Archive
Browse programmes, statements, presentations and other resources from earlier World Conferences on Drowning Prevention.
Looking ahead
WCDP 2029
The invitation to bid for the right to host WCDP 2029 is now closed. Further information will be published when the host is confirmed.