During these meetings, Members representing governments of all regions of the world and the Olympic Movement will, in particular, select the host city of the Fourth World Conference on Doping in Sport, to be held in late 2013. Earlier this year, five cities formally expressed interest in hosting the World Conference. These cities (by alphabetical order) are Dallas, USA; Johannesburg, South Africa; Kuwait City, Kuwait; Ljubljana, Slovenia; and Sochi, Russia. In the meantime, Kuwait City has withdrawn its bid. WADA’s Management subsequently reviewed the bid files and prepared a factual summary of the elements provided by the four remaining cities. The Foundation Board will select the host city. The 2013 Conference will be the culmination of the next review of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code), which WADA will launch in 2012. The review will be based on the consultative model of the Code review process conducted in 2006-2007, leading to the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport held in Madrid, Spain, in November 2007. Social Science Research As is traditionally the case at its November meeting, the Executive Committee will approve social science research projects for funding. WADA’s Social Science Research Program fosters understanding of attitudinal and behavioural aspects of doping to enhance doping prevention strategies. Since the creation of the Program in 2005, 34 projects have been funded for a total of over US$1 million. Other Matters The Executive Committee will also approve WADA’s 2011 budget. In addition, the Executive Committee and Foundation Board meetings will be an opportunity for Members to consider recent advances in anti-doping and to be updated on some of the Agency’s key activities. These include doping prevention; athlete education; anti-doping development; science; cooperation with law enforcement and pharmaceutical companies; ratification of the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport by individual governments; World Anti-Doping Code compliance; and issues related to recent doping cases and investigations. Journalists will have the opportunity to attend and observe the Foundation Board meeting on November 21. A press conference will immediately follow the conclusion of the Board proceedings in the same room. Sunday, November 21, 2010—Foundation Board Meeting & Press Conference Location: Delta Hotel Centre-Ville, Regency Room, 777 University St., Montreal 9:00 am to 4:00 pm—Foundation Board Meeting As per WADA’s Statutes, the meeting is open to the media. Seats will be reserved inside the room for journalists who wish to attend. No audio or video taping of the meeting is permitted. Photographers and cameramen will be allowed in the meeting room for a 5-minute camera spray prior to the start of the meeting. 4:00 pm—Press Conference Participants will include WADA’s President John Fahey and Director General David Howman. Please note that the time is subject to change depending on the conclusion of the meeting. Press Room A workroom for journalists will be available at the Delta Hotel throughout the day on November 21. Accreditation Media representatives who wish to attend the meeting or the press conference must be accredited and are asked to contact Frédéric Donzé, WADA’s Media Relations & Communications Senior Manager, prior to November 18. WADA contact for the Media: Frédéric Donzé Senior Manager, Media Relations & Communications Phone : + 1 514 904 8820 E-mail : [email protected]