Special Interest Groups (SIGs) provide an alternative platform for our international participants to exchange and network during our Annual Congress whilst exploring specialist subject areas and topics. The thematic orientation of SIGs refers to both the major sports science disciplines and also special target groups or specific sub-topics of current relevance. The groups meet during lunch breaks or poster sessions. Join these sessions to exchange your ideas and make new international connections!

We are delighted to confirm the following Special Interest Groups (SIGs) for ECSS Lausanne 2026:

Clinical Exercise Physiology Practise (CEPP)
Thursday, 9 July, 15:30-16:30 (during poster session), Session room: 5A

Combat Sports  
Thursday, 9 July, 12:45-14:00 (during lunch break), Session room: 2A

Elite Sports Performance - coming soon!
TBC

Environmental Physiology
Thursday, 9 July, 12:45-14:00 (during lunch break), Session room: 3A

Physical Activity in Preconception, Pregnancy, Postpartum & Beyond (PAPPP&B)
Thursday, 9 July, 15:30-16:30 (during poster session), Session room: 2A

REDs
Thursday, 9 July, 12:45-14:00 (during lunch break), Session room: 4A

Running Sciences
Thursday, 9 July, 15:30-16:30 (during poster session), Session room: 4BC

Special Nutrition Interest Group (GSSI)
Thursday, 9 July, 18:30-20:30 (during poster session), Session room: 1ABC

Swimming
Thursday, 9 July, 15:30-16:30 (during poster session), Session room: 4A

The Active Brain  
Wednesday, 8 July, 12:15-13:30 (during lunch break), Session room: 3A

Wearable Technology
Thursday, 9 July, 12:45-14:00 (during lunch break), Session room: 5A