The 2026 ISPNE meeting theme, Stress in Motion: From Signals to Society, underscores the unique position of the International Society of Psychoneuroendocrinology at the intersection of biological, psychological, and social sciences. The meeting highlights stress as a dynamic, multilevel process connecting biological foundations, modern technological approaches, and the complexity of living systems.

Research from molecules to behavior — spanning experimental, clinical, animal, applied, and social domains — is invited to explore how stress is measured, understood, and modulated in an interconnected world.

We explicitly welcome submissions addressing all topics that fall within the core mission of the International Society of Psychoneuroendocrinology and its affiliated journals Psychoneuroendocrinology and Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology.

This includes multidisciplinary research spanning endocrinology, neuroscience, immunology, psychology, psychiatry, and related fields.

• Work that integrates biological, psychological, and social levels of analysis
• Studies addressing stress, adaptation, and psychobiological processes across experimental, clinical, animal, and applied domains
• Methodologically diverse approaches — from basic and translational research to systems-oriented and real-world studies — are equally encouraged, as well as contributions that advance understanding of health, mental health, disease, intervention, and societal relevance.

Important Dates

Registration Rates

*We offer a 50% registration discount for participants residing in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to support broader global access to the conference. To determine eligibility, please refer to the World Bank country classification list.

Preliminary Schedule

Venue

Venue: Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg

Location: Erlangen, Germany

When: September 2–5, 2026

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About Erlangen and Franconia

Erlangen is located in northern Bavaria, approximately one hour north of Munich, and forms part of the Nürnberg metropolitan region. The area combines a strong academic tradition with access to the cultural and historical landscape of Franconia, including the medieval old town of Nuremberg, the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg, and the nearby natural landscapes of the Franconian Switzerland, known for its limestone hills, forests, and traditional villages. Erlangen is easily accessible via Nuremberg Airport (NUE), with connections through major European hubs such as Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Paris (CDG), Amsterdam (AMS), and Istanbul (IST), and by Germany’s high-speed rail network, with travel times of approximately 20 minutes from Nuremberg, one hour from Munich, and two hours from Frankfurt.

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