EHF Scientific Conference 2027

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Present and discuss the impact of science on handball

The European Handball Federation, the Union of University Handball Teachers (UUHT), the University of Donja Gorica (UDG) and the Handball Federation of Montenegro (RSCG) invite the scientific community and handball experts to the 9th EHF Scientific Conference, to share knowledge and support the continued development of handball through cutting-edge science.

The conference aims to strengthen the dialogue between science and practice; therefore, experts from across the fields are invited to address a broad range of topics, from coaching and performance development to digitalisation and AI, as well as dual career and other emerging challenges and opportunities.

What is the 9th EHF Scientific Conference?

The EHF Scientific Conference is a biennial meeting of scientists and handball experts, who gather to share knowledge. The key theme is a focus on applied science and how scientific knowledge can be translated into meaningful, evidence-based practice both on and beyond the handball court.

Topics will include:

• Medical approach, aspects and research in sport, applied sports science

• Digitalisation, data and the usage of AI in sports

• Exercise, social science & grassroots handbal

• Coaching-related topics

• Prevention, rehabilitation, nutrition, biomechanics and anthropometrics

• Psychology, mental support & training

• Sustainability aspects of sports, safeguarding, dual career

Why should I attend?

• Discover the latest scientific research relating to handball

• Discuss findings with fellow scientists, coaches and experts

• Strengthen dialogue between science and practice

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

To participate in the conference, please register and submit your abstract by 14 July 2027, with full conference papers due by 3 November 2027.

Following the successful first collaboration with Frontiers, participants will once again have the opportunity to submit their work to a special issue of the high-impact journal Frontiers in Sports and Active Living.. The deadline for manuscript summaries is 14 July 2027, followed by the full manuscript by 31 December 2027. Register for the 9th EHF Scientific Conference and submit your abstract via the EHF portal, or visit the Frontiers submission site for further details on the special issue.

The official language of the conference is English.

KEY DATES

• Deadline for abstract submission*: 14.07.2027

• Deadline for Frontiers Manuscript Summary (optional*): 14.07.2027

• Deadline for payment (article, oral or poster presenters): 14.07.2027

• Deadline for registration (participants only): 10.10.2027

• Deadline for payment (participants only): 10.10.2027     

• Deadline for full text of article for monograph/presentation: 03.11.2027

• Days of conference: 11-12.11.2027

• Deadline for Frontiers Full Manuscript: 31.12.2027

*Please note that submitting an abstract for the EHF Scientific Conference is not an automatic submission on Frontiers and vice versa. Kindly submit the abstracts on the respective platform for the respective event for evaluation.

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PACKAGES & FEES

• Participant: €149

• Participant Plus*: €199

• Presenter (participation including abstract submission): €179

• Presenter Plus*:  €229

  *Networking event on 11 November included in the package

Note: EHF Commission members, EHF Experts and members of the Union of University Handball Teachers do not have to pay any participation fee (excluding networking event).