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Whether you’re heading to the ISPAH 2026 Congress in Mérida or simply want to show your support for active living research, there’s something for everyone.

The ISPAH Congress 2026 is only one week away and we are so excited for our global community to once again gather, share knowledge, and spark collaboration as we strive for a healthy active world where the opportunities for physical activity and active living are…

Ahead of ISPAH 2026, we’re running an online pre-Congress workshop on something that trips up even the best physical activity research: getting it to work, and keep working, in the real world. Evidence-based physical activity interventions are often difficult to implement, sustain and scale. Implementation…

The International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) is pleased to announce that the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) will serve as a co-sponsor of the ISPAH Congress 2026, taking place in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, from 5-8 October. The ISPAH Congress is the leading…

Have new results to share? Late-breaking abstracts provide an opportunity to present timely research and contribute to important discussions on advancing physical activity and health worldwide. Abstract deadline: 17 July 2026

The ISPAH Congress 2026 social program has now been finalized. Tickets are available for a range of social events including: ISPAH has intentionally designed the ISPAH Congress 2026 registration and add‑on options to support equity, access, and broad participation, including social, networking, and Early Career…

ISPAH 2024 Carbon Footprint In 2024, ISPAH worked with ClimatePartner to calculate both its corporate carbon footprint and the carbon footprint of the 2024 ISPAH Congress in Paris. This work was undertaken to provide a clearer understanding of ISPAH’s environmental impact, highlight where emissions occur, and establish a foundation for future climate action. …

¡Nueva fecha límite para la beca del Congreso ISPAH 2026: JPAH LMIC ECR! 📅 Cierre de convocatoria: 16 de febrero de 2026📍 Mérida, México, Yucatán |5–8 Octubre de 2026 Applications for the JPAH LMIC ECR 2026 Congress Scholarship now close on 16 February 2026! You…