Dutch National Congress on Sport, Physical Activity and Health comes to the University of Twente

What does the future of sport, physical activity and health research look like? Find out, connect with fellow researchers and get hands-on with new technologies at NCSPAH 2026 on 9 October.

The Dutch National Congress on Sport, Physical Activity and Health (NCSPAH 2026) will take place on Friday 9 October at the Sports Centre of the University of Twente.

The congress brings together researchers, students and professionals from across the Netherlands to exchange knowledge, explore new developments and build connections within the field.

Why attend?

• Be inspired by keynote talks from Massimo Sartori, on smart wearables and digital human twins, and Femke Nijboer, on sedentary behaviour and physical activity.
• Explore the latest research through scientific presentations and special sessions on the Dutch Research Agenda for Sports and Movement, Moving Smarter and Better, Healthy Generation 2030 and Exercise is Medicine.
• Get hands-on in workshops covering topics including machine learning in health research, computer vision in biomechanics, and the use of IMUs in sport, physical activity and health.
• Connect with other researchers, with a particular focus on creating opportunities for young researchers to meet peers, exchange ideas and develop new collaborations.

Registration is now open. View the full programme and register via the NCSPAH 2026 website.

Whether you are a researcher, student, clinician or professional working in sport, physical activity or health, join us in Enschede on 9 October!

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