Conference-Federal Initiative-Fall Prevention

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The 6th conference of the Federal Initiative for Fall Prevention (BIS) will take place on July 10 and 11, 2026 in Kassel . The venue is the premises of the Social Insurance for Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture (SVLFG) at Weißensteinstrasse 70-72 in 34131 Kassel. The event is organized by the Institute of Sport and Sport Science at the University of Kassel and is being held in cooperation with the SVLFG.

Prevent falls through physical activity

With this conference, the Federal Initiative for Fall Prevention is addressing scientists, doctors, therapists, trainers and exercise instructors as well as representatives from local authorities, health insurance companies, health policy and sports associations. A varied program awaits all participants.

The aim of the conference is to discuss current developments and new treatment and training approaches in fall prevention in scientific lectures and practice-oriented workshops and to provide new impetus for practice. In addition, the focus will also be on target groups with pre-existing conditions, e.g. Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, etc., which have received little attention to date.

The conference of the Federal Initiative on Fall Prevention 2026 is being held with financial support from

h/p/cosmos

Rölke Pharma

To the registration

Continuing Education: The BIS2026 conference was recognized by the Hessian State Medical Association as a continuing education event for physicians, awarding 7 points for Category A and 6 points for Category C. For physical therapists and German Red Cross (DRK) exercise instructors, attending the conference over both days counts toward 12 instructional units. For exercise instructors of the German Gymnastics Federation (DTB), 7 learning units can be credited through the state associations.”

Lectures

Keynote speeches:

The keynote lectures planned for BIS2026 in Kassel will deal with the question of why some people become inactive in old age, even without physical limitations and in ignorance of their physical capabilities, and try to justify this by their advanced age. The result is a vicious circle of interactions in which physical inactivity encourages a loss of strength and increases the risk of falling and the insecurity of those affected. The presentations are intended to get to the bottom of the possible causes of such a development. On the other hand, a summary of important findings on functional training of the stabilizing muscles will be presented at the conference. Physical inactivity leads to a loss of strength, particularly in the stabilizing muscles, as the people affected avoid situations in which these muscles, which are important for maintaining body balance, would experience a training stimulus.

Keynote speeches and impulse lectures

Overall program (opens in a new window)

Podcast keynote speeches

Podcast keynote speeches and workshops

Short presentations:

Short presentations on any topic related to fall prevention can still be registered until June 1, 2026.
We request a 1-page abstract introducing the topic, describing your own experiences with related data and drawing conclusions.
conclusions are drawn. The following formats are provided for short presentations

DINA0 - Poster
Science slam 7-minute presentation in popular scientific language
Explanatory films with a maximum length of 10 minutes, which are played as a continuous loop in a lecture room

Registration for short presentations:

Disclosure of conflicts of interest

The content of this event is designed to be product- and service-neutral. We confirm that the scientific management and the speakers will disclose potential conflicts of interest to the participants. The following companies are sponsoring the event: h/p/cosmos with €1,600, RölkePharma with €750.

The total costs of the event amount to approximately €6,500.

Contact us

Scientific Director:

Dr. Markus Schäfer (Marienkrankenhaus Kassel)
Prof. Dr. Armin Kibele (University of Kassel)

Organization team

Prof. Dr. Armin Kibele
Dr. Lisa Claußen

E-Mail: bis-tagung-2026@uni-kassel.de
Phone: +49 561 804-5398

Postal address

University of Kassel
Faculty 05
Institute of Sport and Sport Science
Damaschkestraße 25
34121 Kassel

Visitor address

Social Insurance for Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture (SVLFG)
Weißensteinstraße 70 - 72
34131 Kassel