WLO understands the importance of the legacy and engagement of the different stakeholders, being aware of the impact of international events at economic and social level. The added-value of WLO international events comes from sharing knowledge, building a like-minded community. Also, within a fast-pace technology world WLO events embrace digital elements and new formats to support and provide a prior, during and post event learning and interaction experience to participants.
Congress
WLO events aim at becoming a global platform in the field of leisure to meet face to face, to experience, to interact and to learn from peers from all over the world. Some of the upcoming congresses and events are: the annual World Leisure Day, the biennial 7th WL Expo and Forum in Hangzhou (China); and the 18th World Leisure Congress in Breda (The Netherlands) 25-28 August, 2025.
2030 WL Congress Request for Proposals is now open!
The World Leisure Organization is delighted to extend to you and your community the exciting opportunity to host the 2030 World Leisure Congress. This prestigious international event attracts participants from around the globe, providing a vi- brant platform to explore the profound impact of leisure on social, cultural, and economic development.
For further information and clarifications connect with us at: secretariat@worldleisure.org/ mireia@worldleisure.org
2023
Dunedin, New Zealand
2021
Pinggu-Beijing, China / Hybrid
2018
Sao Paulo, Brazil
2016
Durban, South Africa
2014
Mobile Bay, Alabama, USA
2012
Rimini, Italy
2010
Chuncheon City, South Korea
2008
Quebec City, Canada
2006
Hangzhou, China
2004
Brisbane, Australia
2002
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2000
Bilbao, Spain
1998
Sao Paulo, Brazil
1996
Cardiff, United Kingdom
1993
Jaipur, India
1991
Sydney, Australia
1988
Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada
Supporting Organization signatory party of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism
