UPCOMING EVENTS The 15th International Symposium on Human Factors/Ergonomics in Organizational Design and Management (ODAM), 8 – 10 June, 2026, University of Connecticut The 15th International Symposium on Human Factors/Ergonomics in Organizational Design and Management (ODAM), sponsored by the IEA Organizational Design and Management Technical Committee and the HFES Macroergonomics Technical Group, will take place from 8 – 10 June 2026, at the University of Connecticut, Storrs campus. The conference theme is "Innovating for the Future: Human-Centered Organizational Design in the Age of Emerging Technologies and Evolving Work." ODAM 2026 is breaking boundaries with a two-campus global experience: We’re reimagining what it means to host a truly global symposium. ODAM 2026 will feature an innovative two-campus format, (University of Connecticut and Technical University of Denmark), bringing participants together in person. A Special Issue of Ergonomics is being planned. Full proceeding papers will be considered for submitting a manuscript for the special issue in Ergonomics. For more information, please see the conference website: https://uconnuecs.cventevents.com/event/0b6e69d6-52c9-4a73-bf0c-86a7e4617973/summary The Slips, Trips and Falls International Conference (STF2026), 18-19 June 2026, Huntsville, Alabama, USA Mark your calendars and save the dates for this conference on slips, trips and falls taking place in Huntsville, Alabama in June 2026. For more information, please visit the conference website: https://w3.tohoku.ac.jp/stftc/category/news/ The 10th International Digital Human Modelling Symposium, 1-3 July 2026, Maribor, Slovenia The International Digital Human Modelling Symposium organised by the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maribor will be taking place from the 1st to the 3rd of July 2026 at the University of Maribor in Slovenia. For more information, please visit the conference website: https://dhm2026.fs.um.si/ 11th International Ergonomics Conference, Ergonomics 2026, 1-3 October 2026, Dubrovnik, Croatia The 11th International Ergonomics Conference – Ergonomics 2026 will take place from 1st – 3rd October 2026 in Dubrovnik, Croatia, at the Dormitorij venue. The conference is organized by the Croatian Ergonomics Society and will bring together researchers and professionals in ergonomics from around the world to exchange knowledge, present scientific findings, and discuss contemporary challenges in human-centred design and work systems. Through its mission of promoting ergonomic practice, education, and research, as well as strengthening international cooperation within the global ergonomics community, the conference aims to encourage interdisciplinary dialogue and support the development of safer, healthier, and more sustainable working and living environments. More information is available at the Croatian Ergonomics Society website: https://h-e-d.hr/conferences/ Submission deadline for abstracts: 30 June 2026 Conference fees: Early bird before 15th July 2026: 600,00 € Full amount: 700,00 € Student's paper: 400,00 € Nordic Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (NES) 21-23 October 2026 in Jönköping, Sweden This conference’s theme is “Revitalizing Nordic Ergonomics for the Future”. Key dates are: - Deadline for submissions: 30 April 2026
- Notification of review outcome: 29 May 2026
- Deadline for revised submissions: 30 June 2026
For more information, please visit the conference website: https://nes2026.org 1st International Conference on Informal Work: Health, Safety and Well-being. 9-11 November 2026, Cali, Colombia This First International Conference on Informal Work, themed ‘Health, Safety and Wellbeing of Workers’, seeks to generate a space for dialogue and reflection to better understand the reality of informal work globally, exchange experiences, and propose innovative methods for improving the health, safety, and wellbeing of informal workers. This three-day in-person conference aims to bring together academic, institutional, community and worker perspectives to reflect, discuss, and share experiences regarding the multifaceted realities of informal labour. From an interdisciplinary and global standpoint, the conference will address the implications for health, safety, wellbeing, labour conditions, and social protection. The conference will summon researchers, policy makers, labour organizations, civil society, public institutions, occupational health and safety practitioners, ergonomics specialists, professional societies in the health sector, and community actors interested in analyzing and debating occupational health and safety for the informal sector, and the transformations of informal work within rural, urban, and new digital technologies contexts. The Conference will be organized and hosted by the School of Public Health at Universidad del Valle in Santiago de Cali, Colombia, and co-organized by the Global Coalition on Informal Workers’ Health, Safety, and Wellbeing (GCIW), with endorsement from the International Ergonomics Association (IEA), the International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH), Scientific Committee on Occupational Health in Small-Scale Enterprises and the Informal Sector (SC OHSSEIS), the International Occupational Hygiene Association (IOHA) and in collaboration with other academic networks and national and international organizations including the Sociedad Colombiana de Ergonomía (SCE), the International Labor Organization (ILO), International Social Security Association (ISSA), and Women in Informal Employment Globalizing & Organizing (WIEGO). More information to come! Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia (HFESA) 30 Nov – 2 Dec 2026, Sydney, Australia The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia (HFESA) is accepting abstracts for their 2026 conference, to be held 30th Nov – 2nd Dec at the Mercure Sydney hotel. Researchers or practitioners in any work sector or domain of HFE (i.e. physical, cognitive, organisational) are welcome to submit an abstract to be part of HFESA26. Guidance on submitting an abstract for a research presentation, industry presentation, lightening talk or workshop is available here: https://www.ergonomics.org.au/conf1/ Submissions close on 15 May 2026 (midnight AEST). Early Bird Registration is available until 30 September 2026. Humanizing Work and Work Environments 2026 (HWWE 2026) of ISE, 9-11 December 2026, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India HWWE 2026 will be hosted by the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. The annual conference of the Indian Society of Ergonomics, envisions a future where work environments are designed to maximize well-being, safety, and efficiency. The conference aims to serve as a catalyst for transformative ideas, fostering a world in which ergonomics is seamlessly integrated with emerging technologies and sustainable practices. For more information visit: https://www.ise.org.in/hwwe.shtml SPOTLIGHT ON IEA TECHNICAL COMMITTEES (TC) After featuring the AI and Work TC in our previous issue, in this edition, we turn our focus to the Maritime Human Factors/Ergonomics Technical Committee. The Maritime Human Factors/Ergonomics TC is a special interest group that brings together human factors/ergonomics specialists and enthusiast individuals from the maritime sector. The Maritime Human Factors/Ergonomics TC aims to advance and promote the contribution of human factors and ergonomics towards a balance between safety, performance, mental health and well-being of people working in the global maritime sector. The TC will develop a collective position on key challenges and opportunities for maritime HFE, foster collaboration among researchers and practitioners, and represent the field in international maritime dialogues. Objectives of the TC: a. Establish and maintain an international forum for individuals and organisations interested in maritime HF/E to connect, collaborate and share knowledge. b. Raise awareness and understanding of HF/E among key maritime stakeholders, including regulators, industry leaders, industry bodies (e.g., OCIMF, BIMCO, INTERTANKO, RIGHTSHIP, ICS), national and international professional organisations (e.g., the Nautical Institute, Honourable Company of master mariners), seafarers and shore-based managers and operators. c. Develop and disseminate evidence-based solutions, position papers, guidance and tools to support integration of HF/E principles into maritime policy, regulation, design and operations. d. Support capacity building and education by promoting HF/E training and professional development opportunities in maritime contexts. e. Represent the field of maritime HF/E within the IEA and contribute to cross-sector initiatives on safety and resilience If you wish to join the Technical Committee Please Click On This Link TECHNICAL COMMITTEES (TCs): The IEA’s Technical Committees (TCs) are ad-hoc special interest groups that are formed as a platform to exchange up-to-date information on and discuss a particular HFE field. More information is available at: https://iea.cc/leadership/technical-committees/ TC Creation Reminder: If you, with at least 5 colleagues, share a passion for a particular special interest area which does not exist as a Technical Committee (TC) and you wish to create a new TC, please contact stpchair@ iea.cc for formalizing this. The process is easy and free! TECHNICAL COMMITTEES (TCs) SIGN UP SHEET The IEA Technical Committees (TCs) are seeking to expand their membership and invite new members from federated societies. To facilitate this, we have created a sign-up form that provides an overview of the role of Technical Committees, including their four primary functions. By completing the form, you can express your interest in joining up to two TCs. Once submitted, TC administrators will review your submission and reach out for further details. Sign-up form for Technical Committees: https://forms.gle/mMpZ9V9PhBGHPBHQ6 Joining a TC is free and there are no qualifying criteria (just that you are a member of a federated society) to join and to participate. You can also join more than one TC if your interests are broader. A list of the TCs can be found on the IEA’s website: https://iea.cc/leadership/technical-committees/. You are always welcome to reach out to TC chairs in addition. |