Congress Registration & Abstract Submission now open!

Dear [Name],

The 31st ECSS Annual Congress is heading to the Olympic Capital of Lausanne, Switzerland, 7-10 July 2026! We are thrilled to welcome you to ECSS Lausanne 2026. Your ECSS Account is NOW open for Congress registration and abstract submission!

Congress registration now open!

Check our available Congress registration fee categories to see which applies to you. Not an ECSS Member yet? Become a Member first to benefit from reduced registration fees and many more advantages!

Early bird registration is available until 17 April 2026 (24:00 CEST). Learn how to register here.

Go to the section myCongress
Click on Pay myCongress fee
Choose your respective registration category
Pay your Congress registration fee
Download your payment receipt and invoice and store both in a safe place

Abstract submission now open!

We invite you to submit your abstract to the 31st ECSS Annual Congress. Showcase your latest work to an international audience, network with experts and receive valuable feedback to advance your career in sport science. ECSS Lausanne 2026 is your springboard for professional growth!

Abstract submission deadline: 13 February 2026 (24:00 CET)

To submit, log in to your ECSS Account and follow the instructions given here.

Please note: There will be no deadline extension and remember that an author may submit a maximum of one abstract.

Awards & Travel Grants

Learn more about our numerous awards and travel grants! All award applications must be uploaded during the abstract submission process. Email applications are not accepted.

Track your application status within your ECSS Account in the section myCongress.

Check our Programme at a Glance for further information on the Congress days.

Mark all relevant deadlines for ECSS Lausanne 2026 in your calendar:

13 Feb | Deadline for abstract submission, ECSS YIA, GSSI Award, ECSS Travel Grant and ECSS YIA Travel Grant applications
1 Apr | Notification to authors and all award applicants
13 Apr | Deadline for GSSI Young Scholar Travel Grant application
17 Apr | Deadline for early bird registration
8 May | Payment deadline for presenting authors
7-10 Jul | ECSS Lausanne 2026!

We look forward to welcoming you to vibrant Lausanne, where sport science meets the Olympic spirit and Swiss charm!

Yours in Sport Science,

The ECSS