2nd International Water Safety Symposium

The 2nd International Water Safety Symposium is organized with the legacy of the successful symposium in Busan 2014. The 2nd IWSS brings together leading international researchers and experts to share knowledge of water safety to enhance worldwide understanding of water safety in various approaches. The symposium is organized in Incheon, hub city of Asia from […]

Conference on Near-Death Experiences while Drowning

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL., June 19th, 2017– ISHOF: The International Swimming Hall of Fame will host a fascinating and visionary “Conference on Near-Death Experiences While Drowning”, on Friday, August 18th, 2017. Since its inception in 1965, ISHOF has been the "Mecca of Aquatics," bringing together many fascinating people and acting as the facilitator for knowledge exchange. […]

World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2017

The World Conference on Drowning Prevention is the International Life Saving Federation’s flagship educational event. This bi-annual conference brings together the world's foremost experts, research, systems and information on drowning prevention, rescue, lifesaving and water safety. The exchange, debate and development are designed to find ways to reduce death and injury in all aquatic environments […]

3rd International Water Safety Symposium

The symposium is organized in Incheon, hub city of Asia from 19th to 23rd June, 2018. The 3rd IWSS (International Water Safety Symposium) is organized with the legacy of the successful symposium in Incheon 2016. The 3rd IWSS brings together leading international researchers and experts to share knowledge of water safety to enhance worldwide understanding […]

WCDP 2019 – World Congress on Drowning Prevention 2019

Albert Luthuli International Conference Centre 45 Bram Fischer Rd, Durban, South Africa

The World Conference on Drowning Prevention is the International Life Saving Federation’s flagship educational event. This biennial conference brings together the world’s foremost experts, research, systems and information on drowning prevention, rescue, lifesaving and water safety. The exchange, debate and development are designed to find ways to reduce death and injury in all aquatic environments […]

Vattensäkerhet 2020 – Water Safety Conference Sweden

Sundsparlan Fältarpsvägen 60, Helsingborg, Sweden

The Water Safety Conference Sweden, takes place 4-5 march in Helsingborg. This is an National conference where the Swedish Lifesaving Society, together with governments and collaborative organisations put focus on the importance of drowning prevention work. We need to collaborate in the work towards an National Action Plan. We have a lot of interesting  speakers, […]

CIPREA 2021 – 3rd International Congress on Drowning Prevention

Cordoba , Spain

The Royal Spanish Lifesaving Federation (RFESS) organizes the third edition of the International Congress on Drowning Prevention (CIPREA). This event is a biennial opportunity to bring together the main experts, research, systems and information on on drowning prevention, rescue, lifesaving, water safety and lifesaving sport. CIPREA 2021, in the city of Córdoba, also gives us […]

CIPREA 2021 Spain

Cordoba , Spain

ILSE Member Royal Spanish Lifesaving Federation postpones the celebration of the III International Congress on Drowning Prevention (CIPREA 2021) to October 15-17, 2021. The conference venue is Córdoba, Spain. Here you will find further information and the provisional programme: CIPREA

WDPD 2022

World Drowning Prevention Day 2022  

Nordic Baby Swim Conference

Espoo, Finland , Finland

The Finnish Swimming Teaching and Lifesaving Federation will host the next Nordic Baby Swim Conference in Espoo, Finland in 26-28 August 2022. The international conference will focus on the healing effects of touch, different aspects of safety in baby swim and how playfulness can contribute to learning. It will be a combination of theory and […]

EU-Safety 2023

Reykjavik Iceland

The 11th European Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion (EU-Safety 2023) will take place in Reykjavik, October 5-6, 2023, organised by EuroSafe in collaboration with the Icelandic Association for Search, Rescue and Injury Prevention (ICE-SAR). Here the call for abstracts, the deadlines and email-addresses for further information: eu_safety_call_for_abstracts_2023

Greece: International Lifesaving Symposium

Athens, Greece Athens, Greece

The International Lifesaving Symposium is organized by the Greek Lifesaving Sports Association. Representatives from the International Life Saving Federation ILS, the International Life Saving Federation of Europe ILSE, the International Swimming Hall of Fame, the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, the School of Sports Science and Physical Education of Athens University, the Mediterranean Lifesaving Confederation […]

World Conference on Drowning Prevention WCDP

Perth , Australia

The ILS World Conference on Drowning PreventWorld Conference on Drowning Prevention (WCDP) in 2023 will take place at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, Perth, Australia. The ILS Board and Commission meetings will take place during this period.