# International Society for Physical Activity and Health Congress

- Dates: 5 October 2026 to 8 October 2026
- Location: Centro Internacional de Congresos de Yucatán, Merida, Mexico
- Organiser: ISPAH Congress 2026
- Industry: Health Tech

## About

The 11th International Society for Physical Activity and Health Congress will focus on promoting equity in physical activity and health through research, policy, and practice. It is intended for physical activity researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and advocates. The event aims to bridge research and real-world action to support active, healthy living for all.

## Who attends

As the largest global platform for physical activity, the ISPAH Congress 2026 will bring together the world’s leading physical activity researchers, practitioners, policymakers and advocates, while celebrating the important contributions to our field from Latin America.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://ispah.org/congress-2026/)
- [Registration](https://ispah.org/congress-2026/register/)
- [Agenda](https://ispah.org/congress-2026/programme/full-conference-programme/)

## Speakers

- Ulf Ekelund, Professor of Sports Medicine and Population Health, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences
- Jennifer D. Roberts, Associate Professor of Kinesiology, University of Maryland School of Public Health
- Catherine B. Woods, Professor and Director of the Physical Activity for Health Research Centre, University of Limerick,
- Deborah Salvo, Associate Professor, The University of Texas at Austin

## Sponsors and partners

- College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin
- Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública
- Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

## Ticket pricing

GBP 325 to 920

## Where to stay

- **La Catedral**: 70 m from the venue, 2 stars, 499 Calle 61, Mérida, 97000
  - Phone: +52 999 429 4678
- **Piedra de Agua**: 110 m from the venue, 4 stars, 496 Calle 60, Mérida, 97000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.piedradeagua.com/)
  - Phone: +52 999 924 2300
- **Gran Hotel**: 130 m from the venue, 3 stars, 496 Calle 60, Mérida, 97000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.granhoteldemerida.com/)
  - Phone: +52 999 923 6963
- **Caribe**: 170 m from the venue, 3 stars, 500 Calle 59, Mérida, 97000
  - [Hotel website](http://www.caribehotelmerida.com/)
  - Phone: +52 999 924 9022
- **Hotel San José**: 170 m from the venue, 2 stars, 503G Calle 63, Mérida, 97000
  - Phone: +52 999 928 6657
- **Mansión Mérida**: 190 m from the venue, 4 stars, 498 Calle 59, Mérida, 97000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.mansionmerida.com/)
  - Phone: +52 999 924 4642
- **Reforma**: 210 m from the venue, 3 stars, 508 Calle 59, Mérida, 97000
  - [Hotel website](https://hotelreforma.mxhotel.site/)
  - Phone: +52 999 924 7922
- **Hotel Los Arcos**: 210 m from the venue, Calle 63
  - Phone: +52 999 924 9728

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