Asia-Pacific Society
for Physical Activity
and Brain Health
Inaugural meeting (tentative dates)
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1st December 2025 – call for abstracts open
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30th February 2026 – regular abstract submissions deadline
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30th April 2026 – PACN 2026 Conference registrations open
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Before 15th May 2026 – regular abstract notifications sent
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3 August 2025 – late-breaking abstract submissions deadline
Conference on Physical Activity and Cognitive Neuroscience (PACN 2026) Nanjing, China
Organizing Committee
Aiguo Chen, Ph.D
Vice President, Nanjing Sport Institute China
Email: agchen@nsi.edu.cn
Charles H. Hillman, Ph.D.
Michele & Anthony Manganaro Distinguished Professor
Northeastern University, USA
Email: c.hillman@northeastern.edu
Kirk I. Erikson, Ph.D
Director, Translational Research
AdventHealth Research Institute, USA
Email: kirk.erickson@adventhealth.com
David R. Lubans, Ph.D
Co-Director, The Centre for Active Living and Learning
The University of Newcastle, Australia
Email:david.lubans@newcastle.edu.au
Liye Zou, Ph.D
Director, Body-Brain-Mind Laboratory
Shenzhen University, China
Email: liyezou123@gmail.com
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is our great pleasure to invite you to deliver an invited address at the Conference on Physical Activity and Cognitive Neuroscience (PACN 2026), which will be held from August 23rd to 25th, 2026, in Nanjing, China.
This year’s conference holds special significance, as it will also mark the launch of the Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity and Brain Health (ASPA-Brain Health)—a new academic society founded by an international group of experts dedicated to advancing the understanding of how physical activity influences brain structure and function, cognition, and mental health. The establishment of ASPA-Brain Health represents a collective effort to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, global networking, and the translation of scientific discovery into educational and public health innovation.
The mission of PACN 2026 and ASPA-Brain Health is to bring together researchers, educators, clinicians, policymakers, and health professionals to promote scientific dialogue and collaboration at the intersection of exercise science, neuroscience, psychology, education, and public health. Together, we aim to bridge research and practice, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to enhance learning, performance, and well-being through physical activity.
Through keynote and invited lectures, symposia, and interactive sessions, PACN 2026 will:
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Advance interdisciplinary research on the neural and cognitive mechanisms of physical activity;
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Translate cutting-edge findings into actionable strategies in education, health, and policy;
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Strengthen global collaboration through the network established by ASPA-Brain Health.
We would be deeply honored if you could join us as a speaker to share your expertise and insights with our international audience. Based on your country of residence, you may be required to obtain a visa to travel to China. In such case, Nanjing Sport Institute will provide you with the necessary letter to obtain a visa, but you will be responsible for obtaining your visa and any accompanying fees.
Your participation will not only enrich the academic quality of the conference but also contribute meaningfully to the inaugural efforts of ASPA-Brain Health in shaping the global dialogue on physical activity and cognitive neuroscience. Should you require further information, please sign up. We look forward to welcoming you to Nanjing for this inspiring and historic event.
With warm regards,
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