German Congress of Science
in Sports Medicine September 24th and 25th 2026 in Tübingen

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1th German Congress of Science in Sports Medicine

German Congress
of Science in Sports Medicine

Welcome to Tübingen 

It is our pleasure to welcome you to the German Congress of Science in Sports Medicine, which is organized by the Scientific Board of the German Society of Sports Medicine and Prevention (DGSP). This conference marks a new era for German Sports Medicine and Exercise Science. Considering the new format of our congress, the Scientific Board of the DGSP and the program committee are pursuing new ideas with the aim to facilitate the exchange between excellent and established colleagues and young scientists. Held in English to foster international exchange, it highlights openness, excellence, and global collaboration.

Emphasizing the principle that exercise is medicine, it bridges sports science and clinical care—from basic mechanisms to prevention and therapy—across metabolism, cardiovascular medicine, oncology, neurology, sports orthopedics, and athlete are. The conference promotes innovation in training and performance, supports emerging scientists, and expresses a shared long-term goal: to build an internationally recognized, and ambitious German research community that contributes at the highest level to scientific knowledge, athletic performance, and public health.

A pre-day on September 23rd of the colleagues of the Young-DGSP offers a platform for young scientists for further exchange formats such as interest groups, workshops on clinical and scientific skills as well as for the discussion of study protocols. In addition, we organize a clinical symposium on September 25th and 26th, which will address actual topics in clinical sports medicine.

We strongly encourage all scientists in the broad field of sports medicine to actively support this congress by submitting their own work. The call for abstracts has started in January. 

Tübingen is delighted and proud to be hosting a German Sports Medicine Congress once again after almost 20 years. We warmly welcome all participants and are expecting an excellent conference, a vivid exchange of scientific knowledge and fruitful discussions in a friendly atmosphere.

 

The scientific board of the DGSP and the program committee

When?

Dates and language

Scientific Congress 
September 24th and 25th 2026
(english language) 

Pre-Day of the Young DGSP
September 23rd 2026
(german language) 

Clinical Symposium
September 25th afternoon
September 26th morning
(german language) 

Where?

Universität Tübingen 
Hörsaalgebäude Kupferbau
Hölderlinstrasse 5
72074 Tübingen



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    News

    Call for Abstracts

    Deadline Submission:
    March 31st 2026

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    Registration

    Registration for the congress is now open!

    Register now!

    Hotels

    Quotas have been reserved for you at the following hotels.

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    Call for Abstracts

    The period of submission is now open!

    You will find the platform for submission on this homepage: https://abstracts.dgsp-wissenschaftsrat.de

    You are heartly welcome to submit an abstract in order to present your work on the German Congress of Sciences in Sports Medicine. You can submit your abstract until March 31th 2026. 

    We would also host that on 23th of September, there will be an additional Pre-day for young scientists from all sports medicine disciplines. This will provide a forum for young scientists and sports physicians to come together for exchange and discussion in interest groups and lectures on study protocols. In addition, elections for the YoungDGSP Young Scientists Council will be held on this day. To round off the first day of the congress, there will be an evening event organized by young sports medicine professionals for young sports medicine professionals.

    Let's create the future of sports medicine together.

    Below you find the keyfacts for your abstract submission:

    • Original work
    • Meta analyses / systematic reviews
    • Evaluation and validation of measuring devices  
    • Structured clinical case reports

    Scoping reviews and study protocols will not be accepted for the main congress. 

    Study protocols will only be accepted for pre-day (further information you will find in the separate link)

    Prizes will be awarded for contributions by young scientists. Separate registration is required when submitting abstracts. Please note the requirements for participation in the award ceremony

    • for young scientists only (from all sports medicine disciplines)
    • Age:  under 45 years of age
    • Scientific status: non-habilitated or habilitation-equivalent achievements
    • Submission possible only for Study Protocols
    • Time of presentation and discussion can depend on your status of research, but no longer than 15 minutes
    • Abstract in German language
    • Word count as for main congress
    • Title
    • Max 300 words
    • Preferred presentation format (oral presentation, poster)
    • Topic
    • Information about co-authors
    • Information about potential conflicts of interest
    • Only abstracts with a word count below 300 fulfill the formal criteria for successful submission 
    • Submission possible for
      - oral presentation (8 min. presentation + 4,5min discussion)
      - Poster presentation at poster Format: DIN A0 (no additional presentation format) The format specifications for the posters will be announced later
    • Please notice: the final decision whether the request for an oral presentation can be granted lies with the program committee

     

    • The submitted work is novel and relevant for the field of sports medicine and sports science. It is not already published in any peer-reviewed journal or in any book at the time of abstract submission deadline (March 31st, 2026).
    • Adhere to the following structure: background, method, results, conclusion.
    • The methodological approach (including statistical methods used) must be presented in a comprehensible manner. 
    • The discussion and conclusions should be closely aligned with the results.
    • Avoid emphasizing “trends” in the absence of statistical significance.
    • Avoid capital letters and abbreviations in the title. Abbreviations may be used in the text if they are defined when first mentioned.
    • Figures and tables cannot be converted.
    • Please ensure that your contribution does not contain any spelling or grammatical errors, as it will be published as submitted.
    • When submitting a contribution, authors must disclose any personal relationships with commercial enterprises and other potential conflicts of interest.
    • These exist in particular if the authors have a stake in companies or receive financial support from them.

    References are not required (if needed, they will be counted toward the character count).

    • Acceptance or rejection of the submissions will be communicated until May 15th 2026 via email.
    • Changes to a submitted abstract cannot be accepted. 
    • Deadline March 31th 2026
    • All submitted abstracts will be evaluated anonymously by at least two reviewers.
    • The number of oral presentations is limited. If a contribution cannot be accepted as an oral presentation, it will be reviewed as a poster presentation.
    • Submitting an abstract does not replace registration as a participant in the conference. You must pay the participation fee at the latest after your abstract has been accepted.
    • No travel expenses will be reimbursed.
    • All abstracts will be published prior the congress in the German Journal of Sports Medicine in august 2026. By submitting an abstract, you agree that your abstract will be published in the German Journal of Sports Medicine.
    • Prizes will be awarded for the best 3 posters and 3 oral presentations, respectively.
    • The submission of abstracts for the German Congress of Science in Sports Medicine is free of charge. 

    Registration

    Registration

    You can register for the German Congress of Science in Sports Medicine at the following link:

    Register now!

    The main congress will take place from September 24th  to September 25th , 2026. Young scientists and anyone interested as well as supporters of young scientists can register for the Pre-Day on 23.09.2026. 

    The evening event on Thursday as part of the Main Congress must be booked separately. There is an additional fee for this as a contribution to a joint get-together with catering and a surprise program item. We look forward to celebrating the evening with you! 

    The main Congress is paralleled by a Clinical Symposium (“Topics in Clinical Sports Medicine”), which will be held in german language on the afternoon of Friday 25th and in the morning of Saturday 26th 2026. Participation in the Clinical Symposium, either in addition to or exclusively, is free of charge, but registration is required.

    For your information we announce the registration fees already:

    Registration Fees 
    		Early bird
    (until 31.05.2026) 
    		Normal price 
    (from 01.06.2026)
    DGSP - members
    		140 Euro160 Euro
    Non DGSP-members
    		160 Euro190 Euro
    Students*
    		50 Euro50 Euro
    Pre-Day
    		40 Euro40 Euro
    Conference evening event (24th of Sept)
    		30 Euro30 Euro
    Clinical Symposium: free of charge


    *proof of status will be required 

    Plenary Sessions & invited Speakers

    Please find below an insight of the topics covered in our overview sessions and the renowned speakers from the relevant fields who have been invited to date.

    Following overview sessions will be held on that topics.

    Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) – threat for the hip of elite athletes

    • Klaus-Peter Günther; Tübingen, Germany
    • Klaus Siebenrock; Bern, Switzerland

    Exercise in Ageing Society

    • Monika Siegrist, München, Germany
    • Henning Wackerhage, München, Germany
    • Jürgen Bauer, Heidelberg, Germany

    Exercise is Medicine in Neurological Disorders

    • Ulrik Dalgas; Aarhus, Denmark
    • Jorge Ruas; Michigan, USA

    Exercise is Medicine in Oncology - Clinical evidence and mechanistic insights

    • Karen Steindorf; Heidelberg, Germany
    • Helen Rundqvist; Stockholm, Sweden

    AI in Sports Medicine

    • Jens Kleesiek, Essen, Germany
    • Andreas Groll, Dortmund, Germany
    • Solveig Vieluf, München, Germany
    • Charlotte Wenzel, Dortmund, Germany

    GLP-1-RA in diabetes and obesity – Is exercise out?   

    • Andreas Birkenfeld, Tübingen, Germany
    • Henning Langer, Berlin, Germany

    Hot topics in elite sports medicine

    • Frank Brocherie, Paris, France
    • Claus Reinsberger, Paderborn, Germany

    Exercise and training in cardio vascular disease

    • Simon Wernhart, München, Germany
    • Henner Hanssen, Basel, Switzerland

    Pre-Day

    The Pre-Day is a new format for sports physicians and scientists from interdisciplinary fields who share an interest in sports medicine.

    Building on the 1st German Congress of Science in Sports Medicine, the new congress format provides a platform for interdisciplinary exchange, networking and opportunities for scientific collaboration among all participants.

    The Pre-Day focuses on young scientists and physicians, who will be given a platform through various program components. In keeping with the motto 'by young, for young', the congress will offer independent sessions and formats.

    The expansion of existing interest groups will be pursued, with the objective of incorporating novel concepts and members. This initiative is informed by the success of previous young talent conferences, most recently exemplified by the 2024 event in Freiburg.

    Additionally, presenting study protocols in one session will highlight the role of young talents in German sports medicine. The aim is also to promote objective exchange and constructive dialogue in a pleasant atmosphere.

    We would like to invite not only young scientists, but also established and experienced scientists from the fields of sports medicine to contribute to the sustainability and future of our science.

    Furthermore, the first official elections of YoungDGSP members will take place during the Pre-Day, and all members are invited to attend.

    The Pre-Day will conclude with a social event. All Pre-Day participants are invited to attend. The aim is to facilitate discussion that goes beyond purely professional interests. It is precisely this kind of exchange that will lay the groundwork for a successful future for German sports medicine.

    Clinical Symposium

    Framed by the German Congress of Science in Sports Medicine, we organize a clinical symposium on September 25th and 26th, which will address actual topics in clinical sports medicine.

    The Clinical Symposium will be held in german language.

    Im Rahmen des vom Wissenschaftsrat der DGSP organisierten German Congress of Science in Sports Medicine veranstalten wir am 25.9. nachmittags und am 26.9. vormittags ein klinisches Symposium zu „Hot Topics der klinischen Sportmedizin“. Anlass für dieses Symposium ist auch das 50. – jährige Jubiläum der Abteilung Sportmedizin an der Universität Tübingen.

    Das vorläufige Programm des klinischen Symposiums umfasst die Themenbereiche

    • Sporternährung
    • Sportorthopädie
    • Leistungsdiagnostik und Trainingssteuerung
    • Betreuung im Leistungssport
    • Sportkardiologie
    • Trainingstherapie
    • Prävention und sportmedizinische Vorsorgeuntersuchungen

     

    Die Teilnahme am Klinischen Symposium ist kostenfrei, erfordert jedoch eine Anmeldung über congress.dgsp-wissenschaftsrat.de

    Bitte beachten: 

    Das Klinische Symposium findet am

    25.9.26 im Hörsaalgebäude Kupferbau, Hölderlinstr. 5

    26.9.26 im großen Hörsaal (Ebene 4) der CRONA Kliniken am Schnarrenberg; Hoppe-Seyler Str. 4 statt.

    Hotels

    We are pleased to inform you that quotas have been reserved for you at the following hotels.

    Should additional accommodation be required, a number of rooms have been reserved in various hotels. It is possible to reserve a room by utilising the designated keyword, which in this instance is "Sportmedizin-Symposium".

    Should you have any questions regarding the rooms, prices, cancelation policies or other aspects of your stay, please contact the hotel directly.

    Committees

    • Lieselotte Bensen (Berlin)
    • Anja Carlsohn (Hamburg)
    • Daniel Haigis (Tübingen)
    • Martin Halle (München)
    • Inga Krauß (Tübingen)
    • Frank Mayer (Potsdam)
    • Tim Meyer (Saarbrücken)
    • Andreas Nieß (Tübingen)
    • Kai Röcker (Furtwangen)
    • Henning Wackerhage (München)
    • Philipp Zimmer (Dortmund)
    • Joana Schmidt
    • Klara Lange
    • Andreas Nieß
    • Luisa Pieper
    • Joana Schmidt

    Contact

    Please contact the local organization team if you have any questions about the congress via E-Mail:

    E-Mail-Adresse: congress@dgsp-wissenschaftsrat.de