Diversity and Inclusion
Symposiums
Continental symposiums
Italy 2025
Australia 2025
Mexico 2025
More information will be included for the upcoming symposiums as it becomes available.
2023 International Women in Paddlesports Symposium
26-27 September 2023 - Dublin, Ireland.
More than 100 delegates from 35 countries attended the symposium centered around improving and increasing the role of women in the global paddling community.
The opening day heard several keynote speakers outline some of the challenges facing women as they seek more presence in canoe sports, but also heard a vision outlined for the future.
Several unique and lively workshops furthered the discussion about how we create the future we want to see. A key message for this came from IOC President Thomas Bach, who cited the new Olympic motto ‘Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together’.
The message of together was echoed throughout the symposium, with Sport Ireland CEO Dr Una May emphasising the role of the community in creating the environment for women to feel confident and supported to reach leadership positions.
The conference wrapped up with individuals encouraged to take actions around the three pillars of the symposium - change locally, change globally, change together. These actions focused on how each attendee could personally enact and inspire change in their own country or community.
