EGRAPA Conference 2026

The EGRAPA Conference 2026 "Active Aging in Complex Spaces - From Smart Homes to Smart Cities - and Beyond" was held on June 1-3 2026 in Caen, France and was hosted by the University of Caen Normandie. For more information, visit the conference website: https://egrapa.sciencesconf.org/ 

With the theme: “Active Aging in Complex Spaces: From Smart Homes to Smart Cities – and Beyond” EGRAPA 2026 aimed to explore how physical activity and aging research can evolve across home, clinical, urban, and even space-based contexts, bringing together researchers, clinicians, and professionals dedicated to aging, physical activity, and health.

Keynote speakers: 

• Louis Bherer, Université de Montréal 
• Rachael Seidler, University of Florida
• Joost van Hoof, The Hague University of Applied Sciences

Main topics:

• Exercise interventions, healthy aging, chronic disease
• Exergames, technology, virtual reality
• Falls prevention, balance training
• Neuromuscular function
• Sensory systems, motor control
• Cognitive aging, motor–cognitive interventions
• Life-space mobility, real-world assessment
• Urban and extreme environments
• Physical activity promotion, policy
• Clinical rehabilitation in older populations
• Preclinical research, translational studies