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SUMMARY:2025 - World Conference on Drowning Prevention - Egypt
DESCRIPTION:The World Conference on Drowning Prevention is due to take place in the city of Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt). \nSharm El Sheikh is an Egyptian city on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula\, on the coastal strip along the Red Sea. Its population is approximately 55\,000 as of 2023. Sharm El Sheikh is the administrative hub of Egypt’s South Sinai Region\, which includes the smaller coastal towns of Dahab and Nuweiba as well as the mountainous interior\, St. Catherine and Mount Sinai. The city and holiday resort is a significant centre for tourism in Egypt\, while also attracting many international conferences and diplomatic meetings. Sharm El Sheikh is one of the Asian cities of Egypt\, it’s also called “the city of peace” referring to the large number of International Peace Conferences that have been held there. \nLocated on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula\, Sharm El Sheikh is one of Egypt’s most popular and luxurious resort destinations. Known for its crystal-clear waters\, world-class diving\, and year-round sunshine\, Sharm El Sheikh attracts visitors from around the globe. The Red Sea here is teeming with marine life\, making it a top spot for scuba diving and snorkelling. The area also boasts stunning coral reefs\, upscale hotels\, and vibrant nightlife\, offering a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Sharm El Sheikh has become a popular location for scuba diving as a result of its underwater scenery and warm waters.  Two reefs popular with divers are Shark Reef\, a vertical wall descending to over 800 metres (2\,600 ft)\, and Yolanda Reef\, the site of the wreck of the Yolanda. \nThe Programme is as follows: \n\n13-19 November 2025: Pre Conference Activities\n18 November 2025: Preparatory Meetings\n19 November 2025: ILS Commission Meetings and Chancellery Meetings\n20 November 2025: Meeting of the ILS Board of Directors\n21 November 2025: World Conference on Drowning Prevention: Day 1.\n22 November 2025: World Conference on Drowning Prevention: Day 2.\n23 November 2025: World Conference on Drowning Prevention: Day 3.\n24-28 November 2025: Post Conference Activities.\n\nRegistration: \n\nEarly Registration: from 20/01/2025 to 31/03/2025.\nNormal Registration: from 01/04/2025 to 31/08/2025.\nLate Registration : 01/09/2025 to 31/10/2025.\nVery Late Registration: 01/11/2025 to 20/11/2025.\n\nThemes: \n\nAssessing the Burden of Drowning\nDrowning Preventive Strategies\nSwimming and Water Safety Education\nLifesaving and Maritime Rescue\nEnvironmental Risks in Drowning\nEmergency Response and Medical Care\nDisaster Management and Climate Change\nDrowning in Low & Middle-Income Countries\nGovernment Role in Drowning Prevention\nTechnology and Artificial Intelligence
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LOCATION:Sharm El Sheikh\, Sharm El Sheikh\, Egypt
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SUMMARY:2026 - Lifesaving World Championships - South Africa
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Lifesaving World Championships will be held in the city of Port Elisabeth – Nelson Mandela Bay in October/November/December 2026.
URL:https://africa.ilsf.org/event/2026-lifesaving-world-championships-2
CATEGORIES:Championships
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SUMMARY:2027 - World Conference on Drowning Prevention - Sri Lanka
DESCRIPTION:The 2027 World Conference on Drowning Prevention\, which was planned to take place in Colombo – Sri Lanka in October 2021 was postponed due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus first and the internal difficulties Sri Lanka was facing in 2022. \nThe Conference is now planned to take place in 2027 in Colombo – Sri Lanka.
URL:https://africa.ilsf.org/event/2021-world-conference-on-drowning-prevention
LOCATION:Colombo\, Sri Lanka
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:2028 - Lifesaving World Championships - Morocco
DESCRIPTION:The 2028 Lifesaving World Championships\nThe International Lifesaving Federation has appointed Agadir in Morocco as the location of the 2022 Lifesaving World Championships. With the outbreak of the Corona Virus at the end of 2019 (Covid-19) and the rapid spread of the virus in 2020\, the 2020 World Championship planned in 2020 in Riccione – Italy\, was postponed to October 2022 in Riccione – Italy. In view of the serious pandemic situation\, the Royal Moroccan Lifesaving Federation kindly accepted to postpone the organisation of the 2022 Championship of Agadir and host it in September 2028 in Agadir. \n\n\nMorocco\, officially known as the Kingdom of Morocco is a unitary sovereign state located in the Maghreb region of North Africa. Geographically\, Morocco is characterised by a rugged mountainous interior\, large tracts of desert and a lengthy coastline along the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. \nMorocco has a population of over 33.8 million and an area of 446\,550 km2. Its capital is Rabat\, and the largest city is Casablanca. Other major cities include Marrakesh\, Tangier\, Salé\, Fes\, Agadir and Meknes. \n\n\n\nAgadir is a major city in mid-southern Morocco. It is located on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean near the foot of the Atlas Mountains\, just north of the point where the Sousse River flows into the ocean. \n\n\n\nAgadir is a fine and modern city at the Atlantic Ocean with wide avenues\, blooming gardens\, superb hotels\, first grade airport and a magnificent port. The population of Agadir (approximately 700\,000 people) is known for their hospitality and care and you would surely find yourselves wanting to come back to enjoy the city. \n\n\n\nThe Hotels\, Beach venue\, Pool venue and Lifesaving Village are all within 20 km from each other\, which is all on walking distance.
URL:https://africa.ilsf.org/event/2026-lifesaving-world-championships
LOCATION:Agadir\, Agadir\, Morocco
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SUMMARY:2029 - World Conference on Drowning Prevention - Morocco
DESCRIPTION:The 2029 World Conference on Drowning Prevention will be held in Morocco\, in the city of Marrakesh.
URL:https://africa.ilsf.org/event/2029-world-conference-on-drowning-prevention-morocco
LOCATION:Marrakesh\, Morocco
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