NEWS

The Annual EAS Conference on Dual Career will take place from 5–7 October 2026 in Oulu, Finland, bringing together educational institutions, practitioners, policy makers, researchers, and academics for three days of inspiring presentations, discussions, and networking opportunities.

The conference theme, “The Nordic Dual Career and Transitions Between Educational Levels”, will provide an important platform to exchange ideas, share innovative practices, and strengthen international collaboration within the EAS community. Furthermore, during the General Assembly the candidates for EAS Presidency and Executive Board for the 2027-2030 term will be elected.

Conference Venue

Lasaretti Conference Center
Kasarmintie 13b
Oulu, Finland

Host Organisations: Kastelli Upper Secondary Sports School, City of Oulu

Call for Abstracts

Participants are warmly invited to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations related to dual career research and practice. Contributions addressing innovative projects, case studies, athlete support systems, educational pathways, and policy developments are especially welcome.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

• Abstracts should be submitted in PDF format.
• Recommended abstract length: approximately 250–300 words.
• Please include:
  • Title of the presentation
  • Author(s) and affiliation(s)
  • Contact email of the presenting author

Submission Procedure

Abstracts should be submitted by email to: eas2026oulu@ouka.fi

Important Dates

• Abstract submission deadline: 31 August 2026
• Notification of acceptance: 9 September 2026

Registration Information

Further conference information and registration details are available at: EAS 2026 Oulu Conference Website

Call for Nominations

The EAS President and the Executive Board Members present their compliments to the organisations which are Members of EAS (International, National or Regional Athlete Student Associations, Federations or Organisations; Universities; Sport Organisations; Federations or Councils; Olympic Committees; Local Government sports departments; and suitable other properly constituted bodies).

Delegates of EAS Member organizations can participate in the nomination and voting process to the following positions for the 2027 – 2030 term:

• The President
• Eight Executive Board Members

Delegates of two EAS Member Organizations can nominate one representative of a EAS Member Organization in the position of the President or in the position of a Board Member, by returning the Nomination Form to info@dualcareer.eu before 23:59 Central Standard Time on June 30, 2026.

To vote the EAS President and the Members of the Board for the 2027 – 2030 term, one Delegate of EAS Member Organizations must participate in person to the voting process to be held during the General Assembly at the 2026 EAS Conference in Oulu, Finland on October 5-7, 2026.

If you are unsure of your membership status or have not received the voting materials, please contact the EAS Treasurer at Mojca.Doupona@fsp.uni-lj.si