2026 IAHPEDS World Congress
Istanbul, Turkey
24-28 June 2026
Conference Venue: Turkish National Olympic Committee Hause
Zuhuratbaba Mah. Dr. Remzi Kazancıgil Cad. Olimpiyatevi No:34/1 28665018 Bakırköy-İSTANBUL/TURKIYE
Theme: Breaking Down Barriers through Sport, Health, Physical Education, and Dance for Everyone
Visit the Event Website for information regarding hotels, schedules, things to do in Istanbul and more.
Featured Speakers, Hotel Information and more: IAHPEDS WC 2026 Overview.pdf
Important Dates
Abstract submission deadline:
- Those needing a VISA, 5 October 2025
- All others, 4 January 2026 EXTENDED to 18 January 2026
Presenter registration deadline of 3 April 2026
Early bird registration deadline of 3 April 2026
Virtual registration deadline of 3 April 2026
In Person registration deadline of 23 June 2026
Proceedings manuscript deadline of 1 May 2026
REGISTRATION
The IAHPEDS Board of Directors and the Istanbul Organizing Committee have worked hard to make this WC affordable. All attendees and presenters must be members in good standing. For professionals, the membership fee is $40 and Student memberships are $20 annually. All fees are in US dollars. Use this link to join IAHPEDS or renew your membership.
Registration fees follow a three-tiered system according to the attendees country of residence. Countries are categized as high-, middle- or low-income. See this webpage for a country breakdown.
Registration opens 1 August, 2024
| Registration Fees |
Early Bird Deadline
3 April 2026 |
In Person Deadline
23 June 2026 |
On-Site
24-28 June 2026 |
Virtual Deadline
3 April 2026 |
Professional
(High income) |
$200 |
$230 |
$280 |
$125 |
Student *
(High Income) |
$60 |
$60 |
$60 |
$40 |
Professional
(Middle Income) |
$100 |
$120 |
$150 |
$50 |
Student *
(Middle Income) |
$60 |
$60 |
$60 |
$30 |
Professional
(Low Income) |
$90 |
$100 |
$125 |
$40 |
Student *
(Low Income) |
$60 |
$60 |
$60 |
$20 |
| Day Participant |
|
|
$60 |
|
Accompanying Person/ Guest
(No IAHPEDS membership
required) |
$100 |
$100 |
$125 |
|
| Turkish Speaking Presentations June 28 Professional |
$50 |
$60 |
$75 |
|
| Turkish Speaking Presentations June 28 Graduate Students |
$30 |
$30 |
$30 |
|
In-person fees include WC registration materials, opening ceremony refreshments, lunches, coffee breaks and closing ceremony dinner.
When registering for the event, online payment is preferred.
Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express credit cards accepted.
Debit cards must have a Visa or MasterCard logo.
Read Our Event Refund Policy Here
Is June a good time to visit Istanbul?
Yes, it is! Visit the event website for things to do.
What is the weather like in Istanbul in June?
The average high temperature in Istanbul in June is 27ºC (81°F), and rarely falls below 20ºC (68°F). June experiences low rainfall with an average of around 30mm (1.2 inches ). Make sure to bring breathable clothes that you can feel comfortable in.
