16th Conference HEPA Europe – Abstract submission deadline extended until May 19th

The organizers are pleased to share with you that the Call for Symposia and Abstracts for the 16th Conference of HEPA Europe has been extended until May 19th.

The Lithuanian Sports University is pleased to invite you to the 20th annual meeting and 16th conference of the European Network for the Promotion of Health-Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA Europe) which will be held on 17–19 September 2025 in Kaunas, Lithuania. The theme of the conference is “Health-enhancing physical activity: taking steps towards sustainability”.

This annual conference brings together a dynamic community of scientists, leading experts, policy-makers, professionals and stakeholders to discuss, share and develop innovations that bridge the research and practice gap in health-enhancing physical activity. It is an opportunity to explore the latest advancements in science, policy and practice. Participants can foster collaboration to drive impactful change across Europe and beyond.

The programme will consist of keynote lectures, symposia, parallel oral sessions and short 2-minute pitches, as well as social and networking events. The annual meeting of HEPA Europe and parallel sessions of its HEPA working groups will also be hosted during the conference.

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Keynote Speakers:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Brigita MIEŽIENĖ, Lithuanian Sports University, Lithuania.

Francesca RACIOPPI, World Health Organization European Centre for Environment and Health in Bonn, Germany.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Peter GELIUS, Institute of Sport Sciences of the University of Lausanne, Switzerland.

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Call for Abstracts

The Scientific Committee welcomes submissions of research-oriented and policy-oriented abstracts focusing on the promotion of physical activity (including the reduction of sedentary behaviors).

You can submit an abstract for an oral presentation, pitch oral presentation or a symposium. The final decision on acceptance of symposia and abstract submissions lies upon the Local Scientific Committee and its Reviewing Panel.

SUBMIT YOUR SYMPOSIA HERE

SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT HERE

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Important Dates

• Deadline for Symposia and Abstract Submission (Extended): 19 May 2025
• Notification of Abstract Acceptance: 1 June 2025
• Early-Bird Registration and Author Registration Deadline: 17 June 2025
• Late Registration Deadline: 9 September 2025

For more information, please visit the HEPA Europe Conference Website

For contacts and enquiries: hepa2025@lsu.lt