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International Congress of Human in Motion

28 September to 1 October 2025
Portorož, Slovenia

Important deadlines:

    New deadline: 1 August 2025 – Registration of participants
  • (extended due to prolonged abstract submission and peer-review process)
  • New deadline: 15 August 2025 – Early bird payment
  • (extended for the same reason)
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INVITATION TO SUBMIT FULL PAPERS FOR REVIEW IN THE SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL ANNALES KINESIOLOGIAE


We are pleased to announce that authors of selected abstracts will be invited to submit full manuscripts for consideration in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Annales Kinesiologiae (https://ojs.zrs-kp.si/index.php/AK).

All submitted papers will undergo the journal’s rigorous review process, and publication will be considered based on the quality of the manuscript and editorial approval.

We encourage all invited authors to take advantage of this opportunity to contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in the field of human movement, kinesiology, and health. 

Congress Themes

Child in Motion
Physical Activity

Child in Motion

Physical activity is essential for the development of young people, but its decline poses challenges and new approaches are needed to promote health, motivation, and inclusion for all.

Physical Activity vs. Physical Inactivity
Health Prevention

Physical Activity vs. Physical Inactivity

Physical inactivity fuels global health risks, raising NCDs like heart disease and diabetes. Efforts worldwide push for active lifestyles on Earth—and even in space.

MoBI and XR in Clinics
Advanced Technologies in Healthcare

MoBI and XR in Clinics

This session covers MoBI and XR in healthcare, enabling real-time neural and physical analysis and creating realistic environments for diagnosis, prevention, and therapy.

Healthy Ageing
Longevity

Healthy Ageing

Healthy ageing depends on lifestyle choices like exercise, diet, sleep, and healthcare. A congress section will highlight research on maintaining well-being in ageing.

1st International Congress: Human in Motion (ICHM)


For over 20 years, the Science and Research Centre Koper (ZRS Koper) has organized the renowned biennial Child in Motion conference, promoting research on child development and healthy growth. Building on this legacy, we are now expanding its scope.

The International Congress on Human Movement (ICHM) is co-organized with partners from the European Union (Germany, Portugal, Spain, Slovenia) and Asia (Azerbaijan, Taiwan), bringing together a global community dedicated to advancing knowledge on human movement.

We are excited to invite you to the
1st International Congress Human in Motion,
from 28 September to 1 October 2025,

for a cutting-edge scientific and professional insights into human motion in the enchanting
Adriatic gem – Portorož!

The ICHM Congress will explore a wider range of challenges and opportunities related to movement across the lifespan, emphasizing the benefits of sport and physical activity while addressing the risks of physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour. Congress Themes:

  1. Child in Motion – Exploring the critical role of physical activity in the holistic development of children and adolescents.
  2. Healthy Ageing – Focusing on innovative interventions to prevent age-related decline.
  3. Physical Activity vs. Physical Inactivity – Addressing a global health challenge – an interdisciplinary focus.  
  4. Mobile Brain/Body Imaging and XR Technologies in Healthcare – Showcasing innovations in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.

Call for Contributions:

We welcome researchers, professionals, and practitioners from diverse fields to share their insights, research, and expertise.

Save the Date: From 28 September to 1 October 2025!

Mark your calendar and join us in Slovenia for this landmark event in Portorož!

Stay tuned for updates on registration, abstract submission, and program details.

For inquiries, please contact: .

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Location

Grand Hotel Bernardin
Congress centre
Obala 2
6320 Portorož

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