CFP: International Association for the Philosophy of Sport Conference 2026

Call for Papers

International Association of the Philosophy of Sport Conference

September 1 – 4, 2026, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

The International Association for the Philosophy of Sport invites the submission of abstracts to be considered for presentation at the 53rd annual IAPS meeting on September 1 – 4, 2026 and essays for the 2026 R. Scott Kretchmar Student Essay Award. The conference will be held at the University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil and will be hosted by Soraia Chung Saura and Ana Zimmermann. Please visit the conference website for more information.

Abstracts are welcome on any area of philosophy of sport (broadly construed), including metaphysics, epistemology, aesthetics, and ethics, and from any theoretical approach, including analytic philosophy and critical theory. While IAPS recognizes, values, and encourages interdisciplinary approaches and methodologies, acceptance is contingent on the philosophical content of the project. Emerging scholars are encouraged to submit works in progress. You may also submit suggestions for roundtable discussions or workshops. 

The deadline for abstract submission is April 1, 2026. Contributors will be notified about the status of their abstracts by May 24, 2026. 

Conference Requirements: All conference presenters shall register for and attend the conference to have their paper included on the conference program. Presenters must also be members of IAPS (either student or full). New members may register for IAPS membership at the following www.iaps.net/join-iaps/

The abstract submission site can be found here: http://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/5f65893d-de85-4d72-833a-d228e77e442f

The student essay submission site can be found here: http://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/24d8ad7f-efe3-4b51-a860-2c68db93d15b

Please direct any questions to the IAPS Conference Chair, Colleen English ([email protected]).