ISEK XXVI
Jyväskylä, Finland
June 24-27, 2026
Mechanisms of human motion & smart technologies
Jyväskylä is a vibrant university city in Central Lakeland offering a blend of tranquil national parks and urban culture. The city is situated in between lakes – in the Lakeland region – and forests making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Join us in beautiful Finland!
Congress Chair
Harri Piitulainen, University of Jyväskylä
Local Organizing Committee
Janne Avela
University of Jyväskylä
Neil Cronin
University of Jyväskylä
Taija Finni
University of Jyväskylä
Vesa Linnamo
University of Jyväskylä
Mikko Virmavirta
University of Jyväskylä
Scientific Committee Members
Scientific Committee Members
| Alberto | Botter | Polytechnic of Turin, Italy |
| Francesco | Cenni | University of Brescia, Italy |
| Giancinto Luigi | Cerone | Polytechnic of Turin, Italy |
| Corrado | Cescon | University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland |
| Andrew | Cresswell | University Queensland, Australia |
| Markus | Gruber | University of Konstanz, Germany |
| Emma | Hodson-Dole | Manchester Metropolitan University, UK |
| Ales | Holobar | University Maribor, Slovenia |
| Vujaklija | Ivan | Aalto University, Espoo, Finland |
| Laura | Karavirta | University of Jyväskylä, Finland |
| Juha-Pekka | Kulmala | Helsinki University Hospital, Finland |
| Silvia | Muceli | Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden |
| Gregory | Pearcey | Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada |
| Lauri | Stenroth | University Eastern Finland, Finland |
Conference Venue
The Congress will be held at the Paviljonki event centre.
Located in the heart of Jyväskylä, Finland, Paviljonki is one of the country’s premier venues for conferences, exhibitions, and cultural events. The centre features modern, flexible spaces that can host everything from large-scale trade fairs to intimate meetings. With excellent acoustics, state-of-the-art technology, and a central location just steps from hotels, restaurants, and transport links, Paviljonki offers a convenient and welcoming setting for attendees.
KEY DATES
| MONTH | DATE | YEAR | ACTION |
| September | 1 | 2025 | Call for Bigland-Ritchie Award opens |
| September | 1 | 2025 | Call for Deluca Award opens |
| September | 1 | 2025 | Call for Granata Award opens |
| September | 1 | 2025 | Call for symposia proposals open |
| September | 1 | 2025 | Call for pre-conference workshops opens |
| September | 15 | 2025 | Call for abstracts (orals & posters) opens |
| September | 15 | 2025 | Travel Award & Family Grant applications open |
| October | 1 | 2025 | Membership renewal |
| October | 31 | 2025 | Call for Bigland-Ritchie Award closes |
| October | 31 | 2025 | Call for Deluca Award closes |
| October | 31 | 2025 | Call for Granata Award closes |
| November | 3 | 2025 | Last day to submit symposia abstracts |
| November | 3 | 2025 | Last day to submit workshop proposal |
| December | 8 | 2025 | Last day to submit individual abstracts (orals & posters) |