9TH AIMS MARATHON SYMPOSIUM 2015 – „Doping Threats in Distance Running“ – Athenaeum Intercontinental Hotel – Athens, November 7th 2015

The AIMS Marathon Symposium is organized again in Athens this year by AIMS, in collaboration with SEGAS (the Hellenic Athletics Federation) and the City of Marathon. It has grown into a major annual international event, held every year in Athens-Greece, the birthplace of the Marathon Race, the day before the Athens Marathon event.

The purpose of this annual international event is to encourage close co-operation and exchange of views on issues of mutual interest which will assist organisers in their constant efforts to improve their races. The organization of an annual Symposium at the birthplace of the Marathon, besides discussing current issues regarding the organisation of a successful Marathon event, also raises significant symbolism related to World Peace, Olympic Ideals and Fair Play.

The 9th AIMS Marathon Symposium will be held on 7 November 2015.” The main subject of this year's Symposium is "Doping Threats in Distance Running". During the Symposium, 4 major speakers and other round table participants will present to and discuss with the audience various themes related to the main topic, aiming to offer useful ideas, solutions and practises to race organisers and city or sport authorities involved.

This year, for first time, the Marathon opening Ceremony, that takes place on Saturday before the race, will change time and will move from the morning to the afternoon.
Because of this, we had to change the Symposium program. 

DETAILED DAY & SESSIONS PROGRAM v4.1 (17 Oct '15)

SYMPOSIUM OPENING SESSION (12:45'-13:00')

Welcome (2' each): 1. Horst Milde, Chairman of AIMS Marathon Symposium O.C, Germany

2. Paco Borao, President of AIMS, Spain

3. Kostas Panagopoulos, President of SEGAS, Greece

4. Ilias Psinakis, Mayor of Marathon Municipality, Greece

Official Opening (3'): 5. Panos Leivadas, Gen. Secretary of National Tourism Organization (tbc)

1^st SESSION (13:00'-14:05'): "Anti-Doping Organizations, Policies and Instruments"

Main Speakers: 1. "IAAF Regulations, Policies and Tools for Anti-Doping Management in

(20' each) Distance Running",

Kyle Barber, Medical & Anti-Doping Intelligence Officer, IAAF, Monte Carlo

2. "A Holistic Anti-doping Approach for a Fairer Future for World-class

Sport: The SUB2 Marathon Project"

Prof. Yannis Pitsiladis (MMedSci., PhD, FACSM), University of  Brighton, United Kingdom

Case Study by Marathon Organizers or Participants (5' total)

Discussion amongst the panelists and the audience (20')

Coffee Break (14:05'-14:10')

2^nd SESSION (14:15'-15:25'): "Race Organizers , Coaches & Athletes Battle Against Doping"

Main Speakers: 1. "A Runner's View"

(20' each) Hugh Jones, General Secretary, AIMS, United Kingdom

2. "Preventive Action Plans Towards Doping Threats"

Mark Milde, Race Director, BMW Berlin Marathon, Germany

Case Study by Marathon Organizers or Participants (5' total)

Discussion amongst the panelists and the audience (20')

Closing Summary (5'): Hugh Jones, AIMS General Secretary, UK

Transport to Tomb of Marathon for the Marathon Flame Ceremony (15:35'-16:50')

"ATHENS MARATHON. THE AUTHENTIC" OPENING CEREMONY (17:00'-17:45')

Transport to the Athens Marathon Start Venue for the Group Photo of the AIMS Marathon Symposium participants (17:55'-18:05')

GROUP PHOTO OF THE SYMPOSIUM PARTICIPANTS (18:10')

LIGHTING OF THE MARATHON FLAME CAULDRON (18:20'-18:35')

VISIT AT MARATHON RUN MUSEUM AT MARATHON TOWN (18:45'-19:30')

Transport to Marathon Lake for Dinner (19:35'-20:00')

DINNER FOR AIMS SYMPOSIUM PARTICIPANTS (20:00'-22:00')

Transport Back to the Hotel/Athens (22:00'-22:45')

Georgia–Maria Sagiadinou
AIMS Marathon Symposium Project Manager
Tel +30  210  9315886
Fax +30  210  9331152
Email: aimsmarathonsymposium@athensauthenticmarathon.gr