Submit your abstract 

Share your research, innovation or case study with a global audience at Activate Conference — the world stage for exercise and sports science. Abstract submissions open on 6 November 2025 and close on 9 January 2026.

Whether you’re advancing new evidence, exploring emerging practice, or translating science into real-world impact, this is your opportunity to contribute to the conversation shaping the future of our profession. 

Abstracts timeline

Abstracts open

6 Nov 2025

Abstracts close

9 Jan 2026

Earlybird Registration closes

1 Feb 2026

Outcome advice provided to authors

March 2026

Advice of acceptance

provided by authors

20 March 2026

Workshops & symposiums

Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) invites Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from members and industry leaders to contribute to the Activate Conference 2026 program through symposiums and workshops.

Symposiums are ideal for collaborative panels, research discussions, emerging issues, and interdisciplinary topics. Workshops are ideal for applied skills training, methodology deep-dives, implementation-focused learning, and interactive professional development.