European College of Sport Science - ECSS

🍽️ Last chance to book your lunches & secure your spot in the 31st ECSS Annual Congress Social Programme!

Deadline is TODAY - don't miss out. Log in to your ECSS Account, head to 'myCongress bookings' & make it happen. See you in !

⏰ 1 Day to Go | New Approaches to Doping Prevention

Tomorrow's the day! Our next ECSS Webinar on doping prevention is almost here and there's still time to register. 💡

Explore skill-based approaches, value-based learning and virtual reality in anti-doping education.

📅 Thursday, 4 June 2026
⏰ 15:00 – 17:00 CEST
🎤 Prof Ian Boardley | Prof Anne-Marie Elbe | Assoc Prof Vassilis Barkoukis

🔗 Free for ECSS Members | €30 for Non-Members
👉 Log in to your ECSS Account and click 'Join ECSS Webinars' to register.

Not a member yet? Create an account to join: https://buff.ly/cSRRJBE

Discover how to optimise performance by unlocking the power of protein.

Join us at the ECSS 2026 Danone Research & Innovation (https://buff.ly/WviY4Jx) Symposium: “The Power of Protein in Performance and Recovery: From Science to Practice” and find out how to apply leading-edge protein science to help boost performance in real-world sports settings.

Hear from world-renowned experts – Professors Luc van Loon, Stuart Phillips and Nancy Rodriguez – as they take you on an evidence-led journey:

🔬 From fundamental protein physiology
🥗 To real-world food-based strategies
🏃‍♂️ And practical recommendations for athletes

This session will connect the latest science with practical applications – helping you translate protein research into effective food-based strategies for performance and recovery.

📍 SwissTech Convention Center | Auditorium C
🗓 7 July 2026 | 09:30–11:00 – save the date!
👉 Find out more: https://bit.ly/4dUm2zf

🗓️ The 31st ECSS Annual Congress opens on 7 July (Tuesday) at noon, but first, make the most of our morning Pre-Congress Programme.

From expert Masterclasses and Industry Symposia to a visit to the Olympic Studies Centre and Olympic Museum, the Programme is the perfect warm-up before the main stage.

📝 Registration is mandatory for some sessions. Visit https://bit.ly/3PYQfFj to register.

Université de Lausanne I EPFL

🗓️ The 31st ECSS Annual Congress may officially open on 7 July, but the action starts a day earlier.

The Pre-Congress Programme on Monday (6 July) is packed with 12 sessions spanning anti-doping science, biomechanics, running, nutrition, sport innovation and more.

Whether you're joining a hands-on workshop, heading to the Olympic House or catching the free public lecture on concussion, there's something for everyone.

📍 UNIL Campus & venues across

📝 Registration is mandatory for many sessions. Visit https://bit.ly/3PYQfFj to register.

Université de Lausanne EPFL

🌿 Travelling to the 31st ECSS Annual Congress (7-10 July 2026) in ? It is greener than you think.

Lausanne sits at the heart of Europe's rail network. Getting here by train is easier and more comfortable than you might expect. Swipe to see how well connected you already are.

✈️ Flying long-haul from Asia, the Americas or beyond? Both Geneva and Zurich airports have direct train connections to Lausanne. No taxi, no hire car, no stress.

🚇 And once you arrive, the local areas and Congress venue are very well connected via public transport.

🏆Make the greenest travel choices you can and share your journey. Post a photo or video, tell us your story and tag , and ECSS Channel to enter. The winner will be chosen by the ECSS jury. Free registration for the next Congress in Manchester is up for grabs.

For more travel details, visit https://bit.ly/3RB0rUT

📍 See you in Lausanne!

🌍 Deepen your connections at the 31st ECSS Annual Congress in !

Our Special Interest Groups (SIGs) create the perfect space to connect with peers, exchange perspectives and explore specialist sport science topics in an international setting. Join these sessions during lunch breaks or poster sessions and be part of conversations that can spark future collaborations.

🔗 Visit https://bit.ly/4uuWtf9 for more details

⏰ Last call, exhibitors! Booking for closes on 15 May – that’s just days away.

Don’t miss your chance to put your brand in front of researchers, practitioners and decision-makers from across the global sport science community at the 31st ECSS Annual Congress in .

This is your final opportunity to:
✨ Showcase your products and services
🤝 Connect with experts and decision-makers
🌍 Engage with an international audience

📅 7–10 July 2026
📍 SwissTech Convention Center, Lausanne

👉 Booking closes 15 May 2026; visit https://bit.ly/4j35ZkT

📢 Save the date!

The 30th ECSS General Assembly will take place during the 31st ECSS Annual Congress in , . This event is open to ECSS Members only, who are warmly invited to join and stay informed on the latest College updates.

⏳ Presenting authors – the clock is ticking!

Complete your registration by 8 May 2026 (24:00 CEST) – if you haven’t done so yet – to keep your abstract in the Scientific Programme of the 31st ECSS Annual Congress and secure your spot in .

Log in to your ECSS Account now!