Sat 4 October, 2025 : Penticton, British Columbia : Canada
About
The 2nd International Adventure Racing Conference, hosted by Expedition Canada, will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, following the conclusion of the 2025 AR World Championships in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. This conference aims to offer a unique opportunity for Adventure Racing stakeholders—both in-person and virtual—to engage in dynamic discussions on the most pressing topics shaping the future of the sport. With a gathering of teams from multiple nations expected at the World Championships, this event also serves as an invaluable platform for networking and collaboration.
The inaugural International Adventure Racing Conference was held on the final day of the 2023 Adventure Racing World Championship, hosted by Expedition Africa. To learn more about the success of this first event, click here.
We look forward to seeing you there!
How to attend this free Conference
IN PERSON
We warmly welcome all individuals within the Adventure Racing ecosystem with a vested interest in the sport—whether you're a race organizer, athlete, technical staff, support crew, volunteer, or passionate enthusiast—who will be attending this year’s Adventure Racing World Championships. Your in-person participation at the conference is highly encouraged! Please note, space is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to early! There is no charge to attend this conference.
VIRTUALLY
We will be broadcasting this conference free of charge through the ARWS YouTube Channel.
To access this channel:
1. Open your web browser
2. Google search for YouTube
3. In the search bar of YouTube, type "Adventure Racing World Series”
4. We will go live at 08:00 on Sat 4 October, 2025
Alternatively, use this link:
https://www.youtube.com/@ARWorldSeries
If you would like to send questions through to any of the speakers, please use the comment section. We will feed these questions to the speakers, if time allows. If not, the questions will be answered by the speakers, post conference.
The conference will be recorded and made available for on-demand viewing through the ARWS YouTube Channel.
Date:
Saturday
4 October, 2025
Time:
08:00 - 13:00 (PST)
Venue:
The Boat, S.S. Sicamous Heritage Park
Address:
1099 Lakeshore Drive West Penticton, BC
Goal & Vision of the International
Adventure Racing Conference
The main goal of the International Adventure Racing Conference is to bring together all parties within the Adventure Racing ecosystem who have an interest in the sport, including, but not limited to, race organisers, athletes, technical staff, support staff, volunteers and enthusiasts.
The conference aims to facilitate open discussions on the most important topics impacting the future of the sport of Adventure Racing. Decisions made around rule technicalities, event organising policies, series formats and youth competition will chart the best possible course for the sport, benefitting all who have a stake in its future.
The objective is to emerge from sessions with practical and implementable actions that have the buy-in of all stakeholders, and to create best practices, with inputs from across the globe, to uplift the standard and prominence of the sport globally.
Conference Agenda
Are You Ready To Have Your Say?
We invite the Adventure Racing community to submit topic proposals for the International Adventure Racing Conference by the end of June 2025. This is your chance to shape the discussions that will drive the future of our sport! Speaking slots are limited to 30 minutes each, so be sure to present engaging and impactful ideas that will inspire and challenge your fellow athletes, organizers, and industry leaders.
The final agenda will be announced by the end of August 2025, and we’re excited to see the diverse range of topics that will fuel these vital conversations. Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to the evolution of Adventure Racing!
Conference
Sponsors
Partner With Us Today!
We are excited to invite potential sponsors to partner with us for the International Adventure Racing Conference in October 2025. This event will bring together a diverse and engaged audience from multiple nations, along with key industry leaders, athletes, and organizers.
As a sponsor, you'll have the unique opportunity to showcase your brand to a passionate community at the forefront of the sport, while also contributing to meaningful conversations about the future of Adventure Racing.
With a variety of sponsorship packages available, this is an excellent chance to increase your visibility, foster new connections, and support the continued growth of the Adventure Racing community. We look forward to partnering with you!