Welcome to EGRAPA 2026

Caen, France

We are delighted to host the next edition of the European Group for Research on Aging and Physical Activity (EGRAPA) in Caen, from June 1st to 3rd, 2026.

With the theme: “Active Aging in Complex Spaces: From Smart Homes to Smart Cities – and Beyond” EGRAPA 2026 will explore how physical activity and aging research can evolve across home, clinical, urban, and even space-based contexts.

This international conference will bring together researchers, clinicians, and professionals dedicated to aging, physical activity, and health. We can’t wait to welcome you to Caen in 2026 for science, connection, and discovery!

📅 Key Dates

Symposium submission
Opens: October 1, 2025
Deadline: November 30, 2025

Abstract submission for oral and poster presentations
Opens: November 1, 2025
Deadline: December 31, 2025

Registration
Opens: December 1, 2025
Deadline: May 1, 2026

🧩 Main Topics :

• Exercise interventions, healthy aging, chronic disease
• Exergames, technology, virtual reality
• Falls prevention, balance training
• Neuromuscular function
• Sensory systems, motor control
• Cognitive aging, motor–cognitive interventions
• Life-space mobility, real-world assessment
• Urban and extreme environments
• Physical activity promotion, policy
• Clinical rehabilitation in older populations
• Preclinical research, translational studies