Global Development Conferences

The Global Development Conference (GDC) is a biannual event organised by the IOF Regional and Youth Development Commission to provide a platform for meeting and networking of people working with regional and youth orienteering development and for best practice exchange.

Anyone interested in regional and youth orienteering development is welcome to participate and share his/her experience.

The 1st GDC took place in August 2016 during the WOC in Strömstad, Sweden.

Global Development Conference 2016

The 2nd GDC took place in October 2018 during the WC final in Prague, Czech Republic.

Global Development Conference 2018

The 3rd GDC will take place 27th July 2022 during O-Ringen in Uppsala, Sweden.

Global Development Conference 2022