{"id":8887,"date":"2026-09-27T23:21:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T22:21:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ispah.org\/congress-2026\/?p=8887"},"modified":"2026-09-27T23:24:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T22:24:15","slug":"one-week-unitl-ispah-congress-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ispah.org\/congress-2026\/updates\/one-week-unitl-ispah-congress-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"ISPAH Congress 2026 is One Week Away!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 available to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide is-style-wide--1\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"before-you-travel-0\">Before You Travel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s almost time to pack your bags for M\u00e9rida! Before traveling, we encourage all delegates to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-list-style-check\">\n<li>Review your travel documents and entry requirements for M\u00e9xico.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the forecast for M\u00e9rida and pack for warm, humid weather.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save or bookmark the Congress programme for easy access throughout the week. \u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm any social event tickets or Congress add-ons included with your registration. \u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&#8217;re presenting, confirm your presentation date and time and review the upload requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional arrival information and daily Congress logistics will be shared with delegates before the Congress begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide is-style-wide--2\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"congress-venue-1\">Congress Venue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:49% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/ispah.org\/congress-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/15132871-4C34-4475-9E09-523B5D2725D8.jpg\" alt=\"15132871 4c34 4475 9e09 523b5d2725d8\" class=\"wp-image-5570 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ispah.org\/congress-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/15132871-4C34-4475-9E09-523B5D2725D8.jpg 960w, https:\/\/ispah.org\/congress-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/15132871-4C34-4475-9E09-523B5D2725D8-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ispah.org\/congress-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/15132871-4C34-4475-9E09-523B5D2725D8-768x462.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ispah.org\/congress-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/15132871-4C34-4475-9E09-523B5D2725D8-600x361.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ISPAH Congress 2026 will take place in M\u00e9rida, Yucatan, M\u00e9xico, from 5\u20138 October 2026 at the Centro Internacional de Congresos de Yucat\u00e1n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save the Congress <a href=\"https:\/\/ispah.org\/congress-2026\/venue-travel\/conference-venue\/\" title=\"\"><strong>venue location<\/strong><\/a> before you travel so you&#8217;re ready to go when you arrive in M\u00e9rida.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide is-style-wide--3\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"social-events-2\">Social Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make the most of your time in M\u00e9rida and connect with colleagues beyond the scientific programme!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Limited tickets remain for the Congress Welcome Reception, Congress Dinner, and Fun 5K Run\/Walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can add <a href=\"https:\/\/ispah.org\/congress-2026\/programme\/social-events\/\" title=\"\"><strong>social event tickets<\/strong><\/a> to your existing Congress registration while availability remains.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/ispah.org\/congress-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/05\/7b2vwh2osna.jpg\" alt=\"A formal dining table set for a banquet\" class=\"wp-image-7674 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ispah.org\/congress-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/05\/7b2vwh2osna.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/ispah.org\/congress-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/05\/7b2vwh2osna-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ispah.org\/congress-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/05\/7b2vwh2osna-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide is-style-wide--4\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"congress-programme-3\">Congress Programme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beat the Tuesday morning rush and collect your Congress badge in advance. Early registration will be available on <strong>Monday, 5 October, from 15:00\u201319:00<\/strong> in Room 24B at the Centro Internacional de Congresos de Yucat\u00e1n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delegates who do not register on Monday can collect their badge from the Congress Registration Desk on Tuesday morning before the start of Tuesday&#8217;s scientific programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure to review the <a href=\"https:\/\/ispah.org\/congress-2026\/programme\/full-conference-programme\/\" title=\"\"><strong>ISPAH Congress 2026 programme<\/strong><\/a>, bookmark sessions, and view your personalized agenda to plan your days at the Congress!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Presenting at the Congress?<\/strong> Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/ispah.org\/congress-2026\/abstract-information\/presentation-guidelines\/\" title=\"\"><strong>presenter guidelines<\/strong><\/a>, including instructions for uploading slides for Short Oral, Long Oral, and Symposium presentations. All slides must be uploaded no less than 24 hours before your scheduled presentation time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide is-style-wide--5\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"during-the-congress-4\">During the Congress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stay Up to Date!<\/strong> Keep an eye on your inbox! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beginning this weekend, we&#8217;ll be sharing brief daily updates with important information for the day ahead, including programme highlights, locations, social events, and other reminders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ll keep these updates short so you can spend less time checking your email and more time enjoying the Congress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Live Language Interpretation<\/strong> between English, Spanish, and Portuguese will be available for sessions held in the Keynote Hall throughout the Congress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This service is made possible with support from the Center for Research to Community Impact (CRCI) at the College of Education, The University of Texas at Austin, and the Latin American Society for Physical Activity and Health Research (SLIAFS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t forget to tag us and use the official ISPAH Congress 2026 hashtag, <strong>#ISPAH2026<\/strong>, when sharing about your time in M\u00e9rida. We would love to see how the ISPAH community connects, engages, and learns throughout the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide is-style-wide--6\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"questions-we-are-here-to-help-5\">Questions? We are here to help!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ISPAH Congress Team is here to help. Please don&#8217;t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/ispah.org\/congress-2026\/contact-us\/\" title=\"\"><strong>contact us<\/strong><\/a> with any questions about the Congress, registration, presentations, or your upcoming visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look forward to welcoming you to M\u00e9rida next week!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 available to all. 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