The City of Tongyeong has welcomed leaders from across the global triathlon community for a three day Sustainability Conference (14-16 November 2025) hosted in partnership with the Tongyeong City, Korean Triathlon Federation and World Triathlon. Set alongside the iconic 2025 World Triathlon Cup Tongyeong weekend, the conference brings together event organisers, technical leaders, National Federation representatives, sustainability specialists and members of the World Triathlon Executive Board to explore how the sport can reduce its environmental footprint while strengthening social responsibility.
A program designed for impact
Across three days, delegates will take part in keynotes, site visits and collaborative sessions shaped to drive real world change. Highlights include:
Friday, 14th November - opening day focuses on big-picture insight:
Welcome remarks
Keynote on sport’s role in climate and social responsibility
Panel: What does a truly sustainable triathlon look like?
Evening networking following the Tongyeong World Cup athletes' briefing
Saturday, 15th November - immersion and practical learning:
Morning visit to the Tongyeong World Cup race venue
Presentation on sustainable partnerships
Workshop on nature based approaches to sport
Measuring event environmental footprints
Evening social program including a dinner and boat cruise through Tongyeong’s coast
Sunday, 16th November - tools, roadmaps and next steps:
Case studies from around the world
Workshop on building a sustainability roadmap
Roundtables on overcoming implementation barriers
Final overview of the World Triathlon Sustainability Program and closing remarks
A global delegation
The attendee list represents every corner of the triathlon community, spanning World Triathlon events from Hamburg to Edmonton, Yokohama to Rome, Samarkand to Zofingen. Representatives from World Triathlon’s Championship Series, Multisport Championships, Para Series, World Cups and Executive Board will be present, including Sustainability Commission Chair Leslie Buchanan.
“Triathlon has always been a sport deeply connected to nature, and with that connection comes responsibility. This conference is an opportunity for us to come together, learn from each other and commit to practical steps that will ensure our events, our athletes and our communities can thrive in a more sustainable future. The conference here in Tongyeong is the perfect setting to accelerate that collective effort,' said Leslie Buchanan, Chair of the World Triathlon Sustainability Commission.
“Our goal is to empower every event, every organiser and every National Federation with the tools and knowledge they need to take meaningful action. Sustainability isn’t a separate add on, it’s integral to how our sport operates and grows. The conference here in Tongyeong provides a unique platform for us to turn strategy into real, measurable impact across the global triathlon community,' said Jen Cerullo, Head of Sustainability at World Triathlon.
