Upcoming events

Kamel-Festival - Zurich Switzerland, September 4-6 2026

A exciting programme awaits you for both children and adults, with Swiss and Arabic attractions, with live music, with delicious food, with a children’s programme, camel riding, and much more. A detailed programme will follow…

Webinar September 29 2026

Mudassar Yasin — Grassroots experience in the UK

Webinar October 8 or 22, 2026

Webinar with Mr. Ali Tahar Adam (President of Zalla Camel Club, Libya) Theme: "From the Tejerhi International Festival to Europe — What the Libyan Sahara can bring to European camel keepers."

Webinar Monday, November 16, 2026

Webinar with Dr. Salman Khan (Veterinarian). Theme: "Camelid veterinary medicine: what European vets need to know."

The Camel in Europe: An International Event Not to Be Missed! Saturday, September 5, 2026

Join the European Camel Ranch Owners Association (ECROA) for an exceptional international event, live from the Swiss Camel & Heritage Festival in Zurich, Switzerland!

Join the European Camel Ranch Owners Association (ECROA) for an exceptional international event, live from the Swiss Camel & Heritage Festival in Zurich, Switzerland! 🇨🇭

Whether you are a camel enthusiast, a professional working in the field, or simply curious about the future of camel-related activities in Europe, you are warmly invited to take part in our Hybrid International Webinar.

Discover how we are working together to shape the future of the camel sector in Europe — through sport, science, animal welfare, tourism, education and international cooperation.

The webinar is free to attend.

📌 CENTRAL THEME

“The Camel in Europe: Sport, Mediation, Tourism & Youth Development”

🚀 ON THE AGENDA

1. Sport & Racing
Governance and athlete development.

2. Animal Welfare
Care standards and transport guidelines.

3. Tourism & Farming
Leisure experiences and heritage.

4. Youth & Community
International solidarity and educational programmes.

🎤 OUR PRESTIGIOUS SPEAKERS

We are honoured to welcome international experts and representatives from the camel sector, including:

Kamel Ben Salem — Director & Organizer of the Swiss Camel & Heritage Festival; Founder of ECROA
Olivier Philipponneau — President of ECROA & FFSC
Abdulrahman Alieedan — Secretary General of the ICO (International Camel Organization) — subject to confirmation
Ali Al-Tahar Adam Salwi — Zalla Camel Club, Libya
Steve Lauber — ECROA Board Member
Tristan Lauber — President, Swiss Camel Sports Federation — Camel sports in Switzerland
Linda Krockenberger — WCS, Athlete Development
Marcel Smits — ECROA Secretary General
Beke Marquard — ECROA Vice-President, Kamelfarm Marquard, Germany

📅 DATE

Saturday, September 5, 2026

🕑 TIME

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Paris / Zurich time

📍 LOCATION

In person in Zurich or virtually from anywhere in the world!

🔗 JOIN US ON MICROSOFT TEAMS

https://teams.live.com/meet/9316305264518

Take part in this international exchange and discover new perspectives on the role of the camel in Europe.

Together, let’s advance the camel through science, sport and animal welfare. 🐪✨