The open forum of the 60th International Conference of Horseracing Authorities, organized by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), will be available on the IFHA’s website beginning at approximately 11:15 CEST on Monday, 5 October via live stream. Additionally, a replay of the Conference will be posted in the days following the event.

This year’s milestone Conference will reflect on the major achievements of the IFHA across six decades before focusing on the future of racing around the globe. The keynote address will be delivered by Princess Zahra Aga Khan, and sports television presenter Rishi Persad will serve as moderator.

The full agenda can be viewed https://www.ifhaonline.org/default.asp?section=Resources&area=11here.

The first International Conference of Horseracing Authorities was organised and hosted by the Société d'Encouragement in Paris, France, on 9 October 1967. Since 1994, the annual Conference has been organised by the IFHA. In 2025, the Conference brought together delegates from approximately 40 countries, along with racing executives and media representatives from around the world.

About IFHA

The IFHA is a federation of more than 60 racing authorities from different countries and regions in the world. It is the global leader for the international sport of Thoroughbred racing, seeking to promote all facets of the worldwide sport; protect the welfare of the equine and human athlete; and protect and grow its global social and economic significance for current and future generations.

Major areas of the IFHA’s activities include:

• Making and amending the International Agreement on Breeding, Racing and Wagering
• Policy development relating to welfare and safety of horses and riders
• International race planning and grading (“black type”)
• World rankings
• The fight against equine prohibited substances and practices
• Harmonisation of racing rules
• Certification of IFHA reference laboratories
• Fostering commercial development of the racing industry globally

The IFHA is a foundation member with Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) of the International Horse Sports Confederation and is affiliated to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).