October 28-31, 2020

8th ISPAH CONGRESS VANCOUVER

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October 28-31, 2020

8th ISPAH CONGRESS VANCOUVER

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October 28-31, 2020

8th ISPAH CONGRESS VANCOUVER

October 28-31, 2020

8th ISPAH CONGRESS VANCOUVER

Date

October 28-31, 2020

Location

Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, BC Canada

Registration Open

March 18, 2020

International Keynote and Professional Speakers

October 28-31, 2020

ABOUT EVENT / Innovation and Inspiration

Vancouver will proudly host the 8th International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) Congress, October 28 to 31, 2020.

The ISPAH Congress is held every two years and represents the world’s largest forum related to physical activity and public health. ISPAH is recognized as the leading global society focusing on promoting physical activity across the lifespan.

Vancouver 2020 marks the 10-year anniversary of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, and the last time this congress was held in Canada. Based out of the spectacular Vancouver Convention Centre, the Congress will bring together thought-leaders, policy makers, community leaders, Indigenous elders, and researchers from over 30 countries for conversation, debate, and innovation based on the theme of “The Wholistic Approach to Health and Wellness through Physical Activity: Body, Spirit, and Mind.” A key objective of the conference will be to advance our knowledge of the benefits of physical activity for optimal health and well-being across the lifespan. There will also be a special focus on improving our understanding of health disparities globally and wholistic wellness within Indigenous communities.

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Donation / Indigenous Trainees

We are proud to support Indigenous trainees throughout the world. As a legacy to this Congress, we will establish a series of training scholarships for Indigenous trainees within higher education and community-based settings. Your generous donations would be appreciated greatly. For further information please feel free to contact our team at: info@ispah2020.com

Conference and Event Schedule / Outline

Download Schedule: Coming Soon
18:00 - 20:00

Day 1 Ballroom A – Pre-conference Networking Event

The Pre-Conference Networking Event is designed for delegates to interact and meet with each other prior to the formal commencement of the Congress. Further details will be provided closer to the Congress.
ISPAH /     
09:00 - 17:00

Day 1 Lobby – Registration

The Congress Registration will commence at 8 am until 5 pm (PST) at the Vancouver Convention Centre East.
  
12:00-13:30

Day 2 Ballroom A – Symposia 1

We are excited to have a series of symposia planned for throughout the Congress. On Thursday October 29, we have 9 symposia and 1 council session planned. Details to follow
    
14:30-16:00

Day 2 Ballroom A – Symposia 2

We are excited to have a series of symposia planned for throughout the Congress. On Thursday October 29, we have 9 symposia and 1 council session planned. Details to follow
    
16:30-18:00

Day 2 Ballroom A – Oral Presentations

We are excited to have a series of oral presentations planned for throughout the Congress. On Thursday October 29, we have 8 oral sessions and 2 council sessions planned. Details
    
09:00 - 10:00

Day 2 Ballrooms A, B, C – Opening Ceremony

We look forward to welcoming our delegates to the 8th ISPAH Congress in beautiful Vancouver, BC. The opening ceremony will take place in Ballrooms A, B, and C.
Dr. Catherine Draper, Dr. Darren Warburton, Dr. Shannon Bredin /     
12:00 - 13:30

Day 2 Ballroom B – Symposia 1

We are excited to have a series of symposia planned for throughout the Congress. On Thursday October 29, we have 9 symposia and 1 council session planned. Details to follow
    
14:30 - 16:00

Day 2 Ballroom B – Symposia 2

We are excited to have a series of symposia planned for throughout the Congress. On Thursday October 29, we have 9 symposia and 1 council session planned. Details to follow
    
09:00-10:00

Day 2 Ballrooms A, B, C – Opening Ceremony

We look forward to welcoming our delegates to the 8th ISPAH Congress in beautiful Vancouver, BC. The opening ceremony will take place in Ballrooms A, B, and C.
Dr. Catherine Draper, Dr. Darren Warburton, Dr. Shannon Bredin /     
12:00 - 13:30

Day 2 Ballroom C – Symposia 1

We are excited to have a series of symposia planned for throughout the Congress. On Thursday October 29, we have 9 symposia and 1 council session planned. Details to follow
    
14:30-16:00

Day 2 Ballroom C – Symposia 2

We are excited to have a series of symposia planned for throughout the Congress. On Thursday October 29, we have 9 symposia and 1 council session planned. Details to follow
    
16:30 - 18:00

Day 2 Ballroom C – Oral Presentations

We are excited to have a series of oral presentations planned for throughout the Congress. On Thursday October 29, we have 8 oral sessions and 2 council sessions planned. Details
    
08:00 - 17:00

Day 2 Lobby – Registration

The Congress Registration will commence at 9 am until 5 pm (PST) at the Vancouver Convention Centre East.
ISPAH 2020 /     
12:00-13:30

Day 2 – Breakout Sessions 1

A series of symposia (breakout sessions) will be held in Rooms 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13. In addition a council session will be held in Room 14.
    
14:30 - 16:00

Day 2 – Breakout Sessions 2

A series of symposia (breakout sessions) will be held in Rooms 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13. In addition a council session will be held in Room 14.
    
16:30 - 18:00

Day 2 – Breakout Sessions 3

A series of symposia (breakout sessions) will be held in Rooms 7, 10, 11, 12, and 13. In addition council sessions will be held in Rooms 9 and 14.
    
09:00 - 17:00

Exhibit Hall

Various exhibitors are scheduled to participate in our Congress. The exhibit hall will be available throughout the day (9 am - 5 pm PST).
ISPAH 2020 /     
13:30 - 14:30

Day 2 – Lunch

Bagged lunch will be available in the Exhibition Hall.
   
09:00 - 18:00

Exhibit Hall – Poster Sessions

Poster sessions will be held throughout the Congress in the main Exhibition Hall. Further details will be provided closer to the start of the Congress.
  
13:30 - 15:00

Day 3 Ballroom A – Symposia 1

We are excited to have a series of symposia planned for throughout the Congress. On Friday October 30, we have 9 symposia and 1 council session planned at this
    
16:30 - 18:00

Day 3 Ballroom A – Symposia 2

We are excited to have a series of symposia planned for throughout the Congress. On Friday October 30, we have 9 symposia and 1 council session planned at this
    
13:30 - 15:00

Day 3 Ballroom B – Symposia 1

We are excited to have a series of symposia planned for throughout the Congress. On Friday October 30, we have 9 symposia and 1 council session planned at this
    
16:30 - 18:00

Day 3 Ballroom B – Symposia 2

We are excited to have a series of symposia planned for throughout the Congress. On Friday October 30, we have 9 symposia and 1 council session planned at this
    
13:30 - 15:00

Day 3 Ballroom C – Symposia 1

We are excited to have a series of symposia planned for throughout the Congress. On Friday October 30, we have 9 symposia and 1 council session planned at this
    
16:30 - 17:30

Day 3 Ballroom C – Symposia 2

We are excited to have a series of symposia planned for throughout the Congress. On Friday October 30, we have 9 symposia and 1 council session planned at this
    
11:00 - 12:30

Day 3 – ISPAH AGM

The Annual General Meeting for ISPAH will be held in rooms 11/12 of the Vancouver Convention Centre (East Building).
  
13:30 - 15:00

Day 3 – Breakout Session 1

A series of symposia (breakout sessions) will be held in Rooms 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13. In addition a council session will be held in Room 14.
  
16:30 - 18:00

Day 3 – Breakout Session 2

A series of symposia (breakout sessions) will be held in Rooms 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13. In addition a council session will be held in Room 14.
  
09:00 - 17:00

Exhibit Hall

Various exhibitors are scheduled to participate in our Congress. The exhibit hall will be available throughout the day (9 am - 5 pm PST).
ISPAH 2020 /     
11:00 - 12:30

Day 3 – Lunch

Bagged lunch will be available in the Exhibition Hall.
  
09:00 - 18:00

Exhibit Hall – Poster Sessions

Poster sessions will be held throughout the Congress in the main Exhibition Hall. Further details will be provided closer to the start of the Congress.
  
08:00 - 17:00

Day 3 Lobby – Registration

The Congress Registration will commence at 8 am until 5 pm (PST) at the Vancouver Convention Centre East.
  
09:30 - 11:00

Day 4 Ballroom A – Symposia 1

We are excited to have a series of symposia planned for throughout the Congress. We have 9 symposia and 1 council session planned at this time. Details to follow.
  
09:30 - 11:00

Day 4 Ballroom B – Symposia

We are excited to have a series of symposia planned for throughout the Congress. We have 9 symposia and 1 council session planned at this time. Details to follow.
    
09:30 - 11:00

Day 4 Ballroom C – Symposia

We are excited to have a series of symposia planned for throughout the Congress. We have 9 symposia and 1 council session planned at this time. Details to follow.
    
09:30 - 11:00

Day 4 – Breakout Session

A series of symposia (breakout sessions) will be held in Rooms 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13. In addition a council session will be held in Room 14.
    
09:00 - 17:00

Exhibit Hall

Various exhibitors are scheduled to participate in our Congress. The exhibit hall will be available throughout the day (9 am - 5 pm PST).
ISPAH 2020 /     
12:00 - 13:00

Day 4 – Lunch

Bagged lunch will be available in the Exhibition Hall.
  
09:00 - 18:00

Exhibit Hall – Poster Sessions

Poster sessions will be held throughout the Congress in the main Exhibition Hall. Further details will be provided closer to the start of the Congress.
  

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Testimonials / What is the Buzz!

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The Health & Fitness Society of BC is excited to partner to bring the 8th ISPAH Congress to Vancouver (October 28-31, 2020). We look forward to welcoming thought leaders from the international community to our beautiful city.

Health & Fitness Society of BC

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The Indigenous Physical Activity and Cultural Circle is excited to welcome you to Vancouver and to acknowledge that the Congress will be held on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples–Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. As partner in the Congress, we look forward to sharing local Indigenous languages, traditions, and practices.

Indigenous Physical Activity and Cultural Circle

“I am delighted that the International Society for Physical Activity and Health has selected Vancouver for its 2020 congress. Our city is recognized around the globe as one of the healthiest places to live and it’s fitting that the ISPAH 2020 congress marks the 10-year anniversary of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The congress will support our Healthy City Strategy goals of promoting the importance of regular physical activity and healthy lifestyles, and we look forward to hosting it in 2020.”

Mayor Gregor Robertson, City of Vancouver

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The Health & Fitness Federation of Canada is proud to be a partner in the organization of the 2020 Congress in support of ISPAH’s mission to advance evidence-based front-line health-related physical fitness practices for all persons across the lifespan.

Health & Fitness Federation of Canada

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Dr. Camilo Mora, PhD

KEYNOTE

We are honoured to announce that Dr. Camilo Mora will give a keynote presentation at our Congress.

WANEEK HORN-MILLER

KEYNOTE

We are honoured to announce that Waneek Horn-Miller will give a keynote presentation at our Congress.

Dr. Olga Sarmiento, MD, MPH, PhD

KEYNOTE

We are honoured to announce that Dr. Olga Sarmiento will give a keynote presentation at our Congress.

Dr. Emmanuel Stamatakis, PhD

KEYNOTE

We are honoured to announce that Dr. Emmanuel Stamataki will give a keynote presentation at our Congress.

Dr. Ryan Rhodes, PhD

KEYNOTE

We are honoured to announce that Dr. Ryan Rhodes will give a keynote presentation at our Congress.
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Registration Now Open

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We look forward to welcoming you to Vancouver in the Fall of 2020! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our team at: info@ispah2020.com

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Event FAQS / find your answers

Our organizing committee is dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of this congress. Therefore, we will make use of "Green" technologies during the congress. This will include not using conference bags and going as paperless as feasible.

Vancouver

Equidistant from Europe and Asia, bordering the United States, Vancouver is home to the award-winning Vancouver International Airport (YVR), the second largest airport on North America’s west coast. Travelling downtown to the Vancouver Convention Centre is as easy as taking a taxi, limo or the Canada Line rapid transit system, and takes less than 30 minutes. Please refer to the detailed "Travel Planning" instructions on our website how to get to the Vancouver Convention Centre and downtown Vancouver. https://ispah2020.com/travel-planning/ https://www.tourismvancouver.com/plan-your-trip/getting-here/
There are plenty of things to do in Vancouver. We are honoured to work with Tourism Vancouver, the Vancouver Convention Centre, and various local businesses to create a diverse menu of events for our delegates. Over the next year, this page will be updated with the various opportunities available. There are a variety of activities that you can do during your stay in Vancouver. Tourism Vancouver provides a comprehensive list of activities that you can do while in Vancouver such as family-friendly excursions, thrill-seeking exploits, outdoor adventures, marine explorations, and mountaintop luxury getaways. Importantly, there are a variety of activities within short walking distance of the Vancouver Convention Centre. Many of these activities are free or low cost. Our team has compiled a brief list of some of their personal favourite attractions, activities, or adventures within close proximity of the Vancouver Convention Centre:
  • A Stroll through Stanley Park
  • Talking Trees - Indigenous Walking Tour through Stanley Park
  • Visit the marine life at Vancouver Aquarium
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge
  • FlyOver Canada Simulated Flight
  • Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane
  • The SeaBus to North Vancouver
  • A Walk through Granville Island and Market
  • Vancouver Hop On, Hop Off City Tour or Stanley Park Experience
  • Whale Watching Tours
  • Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tours
  • Skiing and Snowboarding on Local Mountains
Vancouver offers more than 13,000 hotel guest rooms in the heart of downtown Vancouver, many within walking distance of the Vancouver Convention Centre, sightseeing, top restaurants, sports venues, and nightlife. We have worked together with Tourism Vancouver and the Vancouver Convention Centre to find a wide range of accommodation options for our delegates and their families and friends. This includes a series of recommended hotels within close proximity to the Vancouver Convention Centre. We have also outlined alternative housing options (such as Airbnb).
Our thoughts go out to the people who have been affected by novel coronavirus COVID-19. We appreciate greatly the healthcare professionals, communities, and governments from around the world who are working to contain this coronavirus. Please know that the conference organizers and ISPAH are carefully reviewing the conditions daily related to the spread of COVID-19 and the implications for our Congress delegates in October 2020. At present, the 8th ISPAH Congress (Vancouver 2020) is scheduled to proceed as planned on October 28-31, 2020. We however recognize that the full picture of the potential impact of the COVID-19 outbreak may not be fully clear for the next few months. The safety and security of our attendees, staff, and Congress personnel is our first priority. As the situation around COVID-19 continues to evolve, we are doing everything we can to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and provide maximum flexibility for our attendees. We will provide ongoing updates to registered delegates and accepted presenters throughout. This will include posts on our Congress website (www.ispah2020.com) and through social media (Twitter: @ispah2020 @ispah).

ABOUT VANCOUVER

Vancouver is a spectacular place to visit. Vancouver is surrounded on three sides by water and located alongside the Coast Mountain Range. It is home to spectacular and breath-taking scenery and a vibrant metropolitan centre. It is the largest city in British Columbia.

Consider just a few reasons why you should plan a trip to Vancouver:

  • Olympic City
  • Spectacular & Safe Setting
  • Exciting Activities
  • Gateway to Adventure
  • Welcoming & Accessible
  • Superior Service & Value
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Keynote Speaker

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It is a great honour to announce our first @ispah2020 keynote speaker, Dr. Camilo Mora. #ispah2020 @ispah2020 @uhmanoa

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Event Location

VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE EAST BUILDING

999 Canada Pl
Vancouver, BC V6C 3C1
Canada

Phone: +1-604-689-8232
Toll-free: +1-866-785-8232 (North America)
Fax: +1-604-647-7232

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Phone: 604-822-1337

Email: info@ispah2020.com

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The content of this website has been jointly developed by the local organizing committee and the International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH). The information contained in this website is for general information and education purposes only. The information is provided by the 8th ISPAH Congress and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. While care has been taken in putting together the content on this site, social marketing, and accompanying resources, the 8th ISPAH Congress, ISPAH and their employees and our sponsors cannot accept any liability, including for any loss or damage, resulting from the reliance on the content, or for its accuracy, currency and completeness. This website and accompanying resources may contain links to other organisations/parties' websites. This does not imply an endorsement of any organisation, product, or service. Every effort is taken to ensure that the Congress website is open and runs smoothly. However, the 8th ISPAH Congress and ISPAH take no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.

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