Show Notes
Preparations for the 2026 ISESA conference are well underway and today, Ciara Sinnott-O'Connor, e chair of this year's conference team brings us an update what we can expect and look forward to. Ciara outlines the shift in focus for this year's event, teasing us with potential keynotes on AI in sport, performing under pressure, and "bad science," while emphasizing that discipline-specific content will come from the attendees through symposia, workshops, and panel discussions. We also discuss opportunities for early-career researchers and students to present their work, the importance of networking events like the social evening at Sean's Bar, and encourage listeners to submit their proposals before the March 4th deadline.
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