2026 Motion Impacts Emotion Conference
Third International Conference on the Role of Physical Activity in Mental Health
Conference Dates: September 11–12, 2026
Submission Deadline: July 13
Notifications: July 27
Selected abstracts will be considered for oral and/or poster presentation during the scientific program.
Submission Guidelines
Topics of Interest
Abstracts must align with one or more of the following conference themes:
Foundational Science
- Neurobiology of exercise
- Neurotransmitters and mental health
- Neuroplasticity
- Inflammation and mental health
- Evolutionary perspectives on movement
Clinical Translation
- Depression and anxiety
- PTSD and trauma-related disorders
- ADHD and cognitive function
- Serious mental illness
- Prescribing movement as treatment
Brain–Muscle Connection
- Mechanistic pathways linking movement and brain health
- Biomarkers and physiological adaptations
- Translational neuroscience
Community & Population Health
- Community-based interventions
- Public health initiatives
- Health equity and access
- Implementation science
Innovation & Future Directions
- Digital health technologies
- Wearables and movement tracking
- Policy and systems-level innovation
- Global collaboration models
Abstract Requirements
- Maximum 300 words (excluding title/authors)
- Structured format required
- State Objective and Rationale
- Design, Sample, Measures
- Primary Findings with Data
- Implications
- Original work required
- Abstracts must clearly state objectives and findings
- Presenting author must register for the conference if selected
Abstract Submissions Closed
Thank you to everyone who submitted an abstract for the 2026 International Motion Impacts Emotion Conference. We are grateful for the outstanding response and the high quality of research, clinical innovations, and community-based work shared with us.
Our Scientific Review Committee is currently evaluating all submissions. Authors will be contacted with the results of the review process later this month, along with additional information for accepted oral and poster presentations.
We sincerely appreciate your interest in contributing to this year’s conference and look forward to showcasing the important work being done to advance mental health through physical activity.
Thank you for your submission—we look forward to connecting with you soon.
