Scientific Program
The Scientific Program at ICPA 2026 is organized to promote focused exchange and sustained discussion across presentations. Symposia and poster presentations are structured to encourage dialogue, comparative perspectives, and integration across empirical, theoretical, and applied contributions.
Programme Outline
ICPA 2026: Advancing Collaborative Excellence in Perception and Action
WELCOME SOCIAL — Tuesday, June 23, 2026
5:00–8:00 PM Welcome Social — University of Nebraska at Omaha
DAY ONE — Wednesday, June 24, 2026
9:00–9:30 Breakfast and Opening Remarks
9:30–11:00 Symposium — Pioneers of the Second Wave, Part I:
David Lee and Robert Shaw
11:00–11:20 Coffee Break (Sponsored by MOVCENTR)
11:20–1:00 Oral Session 1 — Affordances and Action
1:00–1:10 Conference Group Photo
1:10–2:00 Lunch
2:00–3:30 Symposium — Pioneers of the Second Wave, Part II:
Michael Turvey and Reuben Baron
3:30–3:50 Coffee Break
3:50–4:50 Oral Session 2 — Theory and Movement Foundations
DAY TWO — Thursday, June 25, 2026
9:00–10:00 Oral Session 3 — Joint Action and Social Coordination
10:00–10:30 Coffee Break
10:30–12:00 Symposium — Physical Reservoir Computing and Ecological Psychology
12:00–1:30 Poster Session A and Lunch
Theme: Perception, Affordances, and Ecological Theory
1:30–3:00 Symposium — Types and Levels of Agency from an Ecological Perspective
3:00–3:15 Coffee Break
3:15–4:35 Oral Session 4 — Social and Applied Perception–Action
4:35–5:20 ISEP Business Meeting
DAY THREE — Friday, June 26, 2026
9:00–9:30 Breakfast and Opening Remarks
9:30–10:50 Oral Session 5 — Locomotion and Body Motion
10:50–11:05 Coffee Break
11:05–12:35 Symposium — Event Perception Then and Now
12:35–2:05 Poster Session B and Lunch
Theme: Coordination, Social Dynamics, and Clinical Applications
2:05–3:25 Oral Session 6 — Perception–Action Dynamics
3:25–4:00 Coffee Break
4:00–4:40 Oral Session 7 — Visuomotor Control and Assistive Technology
4:40–5:00 Closing Remarks and Future Directions
6:30–10:00 PM Evening Conference Banquet — Truhlsen African Lodge
For full session details and presenter information, please refer to the conference program (PDF).
Activities and Events
Local Engagement, Global Impact
To foster meaningful connections and enrich the conference experience, ICPA 2026 offers a variety of structured and informal opportunities for collaboration and social engagement. Throughout the week, participants are invited to join themed discussion sessions, networking breaks, and collaborative workshops that bring together researchers from across the perception–action sciences. These activities are designed to spark dialogue, support interdisciplinary partnerships, and create space for emerging scholars to connect with established leaders in the field.
Evening receptions and social gatherings provide additional opportunities to build community in a relaxed setting. Whether sharing ideas over refreshments, participating in small-group discussions, or exploring Omaha’s vibrant downtown together, attendees will find ample occasions to strengthen professional networks and form lasting scholarly relationships. Our goal is to cultivate an environment where conversation flows easily, new collaborations take shape, and the global ICPA community continues to grow.
Social Night
Join us on June 23, 2026, for the Welcome Reception Social Night at the University of Nebraska Omaha’s Biomechanics Building. This informal gathering offers an opportunity to meet fellow attendees, enjoy a catered dinner, and explore a one-of-a-kind biomechanics research facility. Guided lab tours will be available throughout the evening, providing participants with an inside look at the specialized laboratories housed within the building. The event is designed to encourage conversation, foster new connections, and help us officially open ICPA 2026 in a welcoming and engaging setting.
Closing Banquet
The ICPA 2026 Conference will conclude with a banquet at the Truhlsen Center, located within the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. This final evening brings together conference participants for a shared celebration marking the close of the conference.
The banquet will feature a seated dinner and live music, creating an engaging and memorable atmosphere. During the evening, attendees will also receive a framed group photograph, offered as a commemorative keepsake of ICPA 2026. The program will provide time for reflection, conversation, and recognition of the connections and collaborations formed throughout the conference.
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