Dear [Name],

As we wrap up the first quarter of 2026, here is a quick update on the recent ECSS developments and what to expect in the coming months – from ECSS Lausanne 2026 and College to Journal.

Good momentum across ECSS

The year has started with consistent engagement from the sport science community, with strong participation across ECSS activities and social media. It’s a steady and encouraging start as we move further into 2026.

We were also delighted by the strong interest in abstract submissions, with 2667 received across both submission periods – further fuelling our excitement for the Lausanne Congress!

What’s happened in the past quarter?

ECSS LAUSANNE 2026

Full Invited Programme including speaker profiles and CVs – 22 December 2025
Congress registration opened – 1 January 2026
Deadline for abstract submission – 13 February 2026
Deadline for ECSS YIA, GSSI Award, ECSS Travel Grant and ECSS YIA Travel Grant applications – 13 February 2026
Announcement of Masterclasses – 17 February 2026
Announcement of Special Interest Group meetings – 17 February 2026
Announcement of GSSI Symposium – 18 February 2026
Announcement of Pre-Congress Programme (6-7 July) – 17 March 2026
Abstract submission programme building – 22-25 March 2026
Announcement of the Social Programme – 30 March 2026

GENERAL INFORMATION

Automatic ECSS Membership renewal – 29-30 December 2025
Deadline for ECSS Mentoring applications – 30 January 2026
EJSS Strategy Meeting 2026 – 30 January 2026
ECSS Webinar on Pacing Strategies in Winter Olympic Endurance Sports - Watch the recorded webinar in your ECSS Account – 4 February 2026
Deadline for ECSS Congress Bidding applications – 28 February 2026
Deadline for ECSS Fellowship applications – 15 March 2026
ECSS Virtual Executive Board Spring Meeting – 27 March 2026

What’s coming up?

ECSS LAUSANNE 2026

Notification of acceptance/rejection to all abstract submitters – 1 April 2026
Notification to ECSS YIA, GSSI Award, ECSS Travel Grant and ECSS YIA Travel Grant applications – 1 April 2026
Registration opens for Lunches, Bengt Saltin Run and Friday Night Party – 7 April 2026
Deadline for GSSI Young Scholar Travel Grant applications – 13 April 2026
Deadline for early Congress registrations – 17 April 2026
Final Lausanne site visit– 22-24 April 2026
Notification to GSSI Young Scholar Travel Grant applicants – 24 April 2026
Payment deadline for presenting authors – 8 May 2026
Publication of the final Scientific Programme – 1 June 2026
Invitation to join the ECSS Congress App to all registered delegates – 15 June 2026
ECSS Lausanne 2026, register now! – 7-10 July 2026
Join our exhibition SportEx! 22 exhibitors are already confirmed!
Book your accommodation now! Note that overnight stays in hotels, hostels, B&Bs and campsites include the Lausanne Transport Card free of charge. Further information on special student housing will be provided very soon!
Be aware of the Visa and Travel Information!

GENERAL INFORMATION

ECSS Website relaunch – April 2026
ECSS Webinar on Explosive Strength – From Fundamentals to Application – 28 April 2026
ECSS Webinar on New Approaches to Doping Prevention – 4 June 2026

Yours in Sport Science,

The ECSS