UIAA Mountain
Safety Symposium

Expert courses: Medical, Safety and Training

About

The Mountain Safety Symposium (formerly Sports Symposium) is typically an annual event organised by the UIAA bringing dedicated international experts together to offer both keynote presentations and practical workshops on given topics. To date these have included safety, training and rescue techniques as well as high-altitude medical advice. In future, topics may focus on the environment, youth, ethics and more. The events also bring together climbers and mountaineers from specific geographical regions and encourage networking, collaboration and information exchanges.

2026 Mountain Safety Symposium:

To be held in Kathmandu, Nepal as part of the 2026 UIAA General Assembly
Dates: 27-28 October

The UIAA together with the Nepal Mountaineering Association and international partners is hosting a third Mountain Safety Symposium, from 27-28 October in Kathmandu, Nepal. Further details are available below. Registration is now open.

Who is the course for?

The course is primarily for young people from Nepal and neighbouring countries interested in going to and/or working in the mountains. No prior level of medical or climbing knowledge is required.

Documentation

Resources & Documents

Below is a list of essential resources related to the 2026 Mountain Safety Symposium

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Programme

View the current programme for the 2026 MSS

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Programme

Speakers & Presenters

Please note that the list of speakers and presenters is subject to change. Current details are lined below.

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List of speakers

View the current list of speakers

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Registration

Registration is now open. Please follow the link below.

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Registration form

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Logistics

Information related to accommodation, transport, meals, cost and accommodation

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Logistical information guide and checklist

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Need Help?

Contact the UIAA Office for any further questions

Contact us

2026 Video Presentations

Call to register:
Nepali youths

Day 1: Main Venue & Theory Sessions

ICIMOD Headquarters, Gene Bank Boundry, Lalitpur 44700, Nepal

Day 2: Workshop Sessions

Kakani International Scout Center, R77F+6XJ, Kakani 44900, Nepal

2025 Mountain Sports Symposium:

Peja, Kosovo

The 2025 UIAA Mountain Sports Symposium (MSS), held from 25-26 October in Peja, Kosovo, brought together over sixty participants from 27 countries to explore mountain medicine, safety, and techniques. The event was organised by the UIAA in collaboration with the Kosovo Mountaineering and Sport Climbing Federation (FBNSK), and showcased, with a particular focus on the Balkan region, the growing cross-region and international cooperation in mountain sports education and safety.

Photo Gallery

Press Release

2025 UIAA Mountain Sports Symposium: Where mountain safety met collaboration

2024 Mountain Sports Symposium:

Bariloche, Argentina

The 2024 MSS, originally titled ‘International Sports Training Course’ was held in Bariloche, Argentina. The event was organised in collaboration with UIAA member association, FASA.

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