The deadline is January 13, 2027 (we suggest you visit the form in advance to learn what the proposal entails)

The submission form is [HERE]

Dare2Share Submission Guidelines

We are delighted to announce the #Dare2Share call for abstracts for the upcoming ISBNPA 2027 Meeting.

Dare2Share sessions and initiatives need to be interactive, participatory, creative, and innovative. We are not looking for submissions that could be covered in regular symposia. We are looking for out-of-the-box ideas that improve sharing beyond the Annual Meeting’s scientific sessions. As well as better connecting ISBNPA members, either through fostering meaningful connections in the form of collaborations, mentor relationships, idea generation, and camaraderie, or through facilitating conversations that might not have happened without the unique approach that embodies #Dare2Share. It is not that we are bad at this; it is that we can be better. We believe #Dare2Share is the way to drive this improvement. 

Sessions will fit within the usual norms of a constructed conference schedule. Sessions will be allocated a time slot, and it should mean people being together physically at the same time for a common purpose. It could include but are not limited to: novel movement/exercise sessions (indoor or outdoor), brainstorm sessions, creativity sessions to exchange ideas such as protocols, instruments, failures, experiences, challenges, etc. 

For example, you may be a researcher frustrated about the direction your area is heading in, or perhaps the area has stagnated a little. As such, you propose a brainstorming session, where the most creative and valid ideas are fleshed out into future collaborations during the session and driven forward after the session. You may also wish to propose a speed dating session, where people are paired off in short time periods, with the goal of sharing the core ideas of each other’s work and trying to generate a novel research question to explore together.

Initiatives will not necessarily be bound in time and/or physical space in the same way a session is. It could be much longer, intermittent, asynchronous, or rather tangential to the usual scientific sessions. It relates to an informal activity that can be extended throughout the conference, actively ongoing, passively participated in, or free to dip in/out whenever colleagues want or have time.

For example, you may have a novel way of visualizing physical activity data. An initiative may be to collect conference physical activity data throughout, and then visualize/share the data in your novel way. This would give members a personalized interest and investment in your work whilst also sharing the pragmatic tools for driving the practice forward. You may also be an advocate of active video games, in which the initiative may be to setup passively participated in ISBNPA gaming groups for members to experience a range of possible active gaming experiences throughout the conference. Members could dip in and out of the games, they could try one or all, or they could reach out and engage with the initiative lead. 

These examples are just some ideas that hopefully stimulate new ways of thinking concerning communicating the great work you do across the year. 

We look forward to reading your submissions and working with you to shape them into exemplary experiences.

Please prepare your text in advance and copy-paste it to the form to avoid loss of data. Also, please SEND AN EMAIL TO executivedirector@isbnpa.org AFTER YOU COMPLETE THE FORM so that we can confirm the good reception of the proposal. As this is a more recent submission form, we would really encourage you to submit an idea.

If you have doubts or concerns about whether your idea is eligible, do not hesitate to send us a preproposal including all the information required in the form to executivedirector@isbnpa.org.

Remember that the DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS January 13, 2027.

Thank you for your participation in ISBNPA 2027!

Download the satellite meeting expression of interest form using the link bellow:

If you have any questions regarding the form or ISBNPA 2027, please contact [António Palmeira].

We are excited to invite expressions of interest from researchers and practitioners in organizing pre-conference workshops at the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) 2027, which will be held in Halifax, Canada, on June 16, 2027.

Pre-conference workshops provide a valuable opportunity for participants to delve deeper into specific topics relevant to behavioral nutrition and physical activity. These workshops typically last up to four hours and aim to enhance knowledge, skills, and collaboration within the field. We encourage innovative workshop proposals that explore emerging research areas or address current challenges in behavioral nutrition and physical activity.

As an organizer of a pre-conference workshop, you will have the chance to share your expertise with attendees from around the world. We are pleased to offer up to two complimentary registrations for the main ISBNPA 2027 conference as a token of appreciation for your contribution. Additionally, we will provide a dedicated room equipped with audiovisual facilities necessary for running the workshop.

Please note that while we are unable to provide travel or accommodation reimbursements for workshop organizers, we believe this unique platform offers an excellent opportunity for networking and professional development.

To ensure high-quality workshops that align with ISBNPA’s mission, there will be a limited number of workshops accepted. All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process by experts in the field. The criteria for selection include relevance to behavioral nutrition and physical activity research, innovation, potential impact on practice or policy, clarity of objectives and methodology, and suitability for a four-hour format.

The deadline for submitting expressions of interest is November 25, 2026. To express your interest in organizing a pre-conference workshop at ISBNPA 2027, fill this [FORM]. You can find a printout of the questions included in the form below to prepare your submission in advance (this pdf is only informative about the questions we ask, do not try to edit it; instead use the link above to do that). If you have any queries regarding the process or requirements, please contact our [annual meeting secretariat].

We look forward to receiving your innovative workshop proposals and working together to make ISBNPA 2027 a stimulating and productive conference.

When planning your journey to Cádiz, be sure to consider the following ISBNPA Satellite Meetings. All are conveniently located near the main event and take place just beforehand.

5.1 Challenges and Opportunities in the Promotion of an Active Life in Childhood and Adolescence

• Date: May 26
  
• Location: Cadiz University, Campus of Jerez
  
• Website: Event Details
  

5.2 From Evidence to Impact: Implementation Science for Nutrition & Physical Activity

• Dates: May 26-27
  
• Location: Algarve University, Faro
  
• Website: Events – NCOIS
  

5.3 Built Environments, Physical Activity, and Active Transport: 20-year Impact of IPEN and Related Contemporary Studies in Spain

• Date: May 25
  
• Location: Granada University
  
• Website: ISBNPA 2026 Satellite Meeting
  

For more info and to express your interest: https://researchsurveys.deakin.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_3aCLKHkqTaAqBF4

Applications will close on April 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM CET._

Program Details: 

• Dates: June – November 2026 (4 modules, each lasting 6 weeks) 

• Cost: The program is valued at $390 USD, but ISBNPA members can participate for only $100 USD. 

• Facilitated by internationally recognized public speaker, educator and researcher Hugh Kearns (iThinkWell) 

• Waivers available for participants from low- and middle-income countries or those experiencing financial hardship  

• Program includes online interactive workshops, email coaching, self-directed resources, and mentoring and networking opportunities, with a time commitment of around 4 to 5 hours per module. 

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to build your leadership skills and network with peers from around the world! 

If you have any questions about the program, please do not hesitate to contact the Leadership Development Program co-chairs, Dr Simone Verswijveren (s.verswijveren@deakin.edu.au) and Dr Sarah Shaw (S.C.Shaw@soton.ac.uk). 

The deadline is January 14, 2026 (we suggest you visit the form in advance to learn what the proposal entails)

The submission form is [HERE]

Dare2Share Submission Guidelines

We are delighted to announce the #Dare2Share call for abstracts for the upcoming ISBNPA 2026 Annual Meeting.

Dare2Share sessions and initiatives need to be interactive, participatory, creative, and innovative. We are not looking for submissions that could be covered in regular symposia. We are looking for out-of-the-box ideas that improve sharing beyond the Annual Meeting’s scientific sessions. As well as better connecting ISBNPA members, either through fostering meaningful connections in the form of collaborations, mentor relationships, idea generation, and camaraderie, or through facilitating conversations that might not have happened without the unique approach that embodies #Dare2Share. It is not that we are bad at this; it is that we can be better. We believe #Dare2Share is the way to drive this improvement. 

Sessions will fit within the usual norms of a constructed conference schedule. Sessions will be allocated a time slot, and it should mean people being together physically at the same time for a common purpose. It could include but are not limited to: novel movement/exercise sessions (indoor or outdoor), brainstorm sessions, creativity sessions to exchange ideas such as protocols, instruments, failures, experiences, challenges, etc. 

For example, you may be a researcher frustrated about the direction your area is heading in, or perhaps the area has stagnated a little. As such, you propose a brainstorming session, where the most creative and valid ideas are fleshed out into future collaborations during the session and driven forward after the session. You may also wish to propose a speed dating session, where people are paired off in short time periods, with the goal of sharing the core ideas of each other’s work and trying to generate a novel research question to explore together.

Initiatives will not necessarily be bound in time and/or physical space in the same way a session is. It could be much longer, intermittent, asynchronous, or rather tangential to the usual scientific sessions. It relates to an informal activity that can be extended throughout the conference, actively ongoing, passively participated in, or free to dip in/out whenever colleagues want or have time.

For example, you may have a novel way of visualizing physical activity data. An initiative may be to collect conference physical activity data throughout, and then visualize/share the data in your novel way. This would give members a personalized interest and investment in your work whilst also sharing the pragmatic tools for driving the practice forward. You may also be an advocate of active video games, in which the initiative may be to setup passively participated in ISBNPA gaming groups for members to experience a range of possible active gaming experiences throughout the conference. Members could dip in and out of the games, they could try one or all, or they could reach out and engage with the initiative lead. 

These examples are just some ideas that hopefully stimulate new ways of thinking concerning communicating the great work you do across the year. 

We look forward to reading your submissions and working with you to shape them into exemplary experiences.

Please prepare your text in advance and copy-paste it to the form to avoid loss of data. Also, please SEND AN EMAIL TO executivedirector@isbnpa.org AFTER YOU COMPLETE THE FORM so that we can confirm the good reception of the proposal. As this is a more recent submission form, we would really encourage you to submit an idea.

If you have doubts or concerns about whether your idea is eligible, do not hesitate to send us a preproposal including all the information required in the form to executivedirector@isbnpa.org.

Remember that the DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS January 14, 2026.

Thank you for your participation in ISBNPA 2026!

We are excited to invite expressions of interest from researchers and practitioners in organizing pre-conference workshops at the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) 2026, which will be held in Cádiz, Spain, on May 27, 2026.

Pre-conference workshops provide a valuable opportunity for participants to delve deeper into specific topics relevant to behavioral nutrition and physical activity. These workshops typically last up to four hours and aim to enhance knowledge, skills, and collaboration within the field. We encourage innovative workshop proposals that explore emerging research areas or address current challenges in behavioral nutrition and physical activity.

As an organizer of a pre-conference workshop, you will have the chance to share your expertise with attendees from around the world. We are pleased to offer up to two complimentary registrations for the main ISBNPA 2026 conference as a token of appreciation for your contribution. Additionally, we will provide a dedicated room equipped with audiovisual facilities necessary for running the workshop.

Please note that while we are unable to provide travel or accommodation reimbursements for workshop organizers, we believe this unique platform offers an excellent opportunity for networking and professional development.

To ensure high-quality workshops that align with ISBNPA’s mission, there will be a limited number of workshops accepted. All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process by experts in the field. The criteria for selection include relevance to behavioral nutrition and physical activity research, innovation, potential impact on practice or policy, clarity of objectives and methodology, and suitability for a four-hour format.

The deadline for submitting expressions of interest is November 21, 2025. To express your interest in organizing a pre-conference workshop at ISBNPA 2026, fill this [FORM]. You can find a printout of the questions included in the form below to prepare your submission in advance (this pdf is only informative about the questions we ask, do not try to edit it; instead use the link above to do that). If you have any queries regarding the process or requirements, please contact our [annual meeting secretariat].

We look forward to receiving your innovative workshop proposals and working together to make ISBNPA 2026 a stimulating and productive conference.

Download the satellite meeting expression of interest form using this link.

If you have any questions regarding the form or ISBNPA 2026, please contact [António Palmeira].

Tuesday, Sep 16, 2025, 13:00-16:00 CET

Where

Kaunas Hotel, Nemunas Room

Registration

Free registration (before Sep 1st): here

What

Purpose

This workshop aims to share the learnings from the Policy Evaluation Network (PEN; https://www.jpi-pen.eu/), a four million, seven country, 28-research centre project in Europe, and the IMPAQT (www.ul.ie/research/impaqt) ERA4Health EU partnership project.

Its purpose is to provide attendees with knowledge, skills and experience of how to conduct a physical activity policy implementation evaluation nationally, regionally or locally.

Learning Objectives

1. Enhance their knowledge on recent developments in PA policy globally.

2. Understand a range of PA policy evaluation and monitoring tools, and analyze their usefulness.

3. Gain first-hand experience in using the PA-EPI, a tool designed to assess the extent of implementation of national government policies and actions to promote PA. Undertake a comparison to international best practice, learn how to identify and prioritise implementation gaps and create feasible recommendations.

4. Reflect on workshop learnings to inform and stimulate future research and practice in this field.

More information below