The XXIX Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics will take place in Fukuoka from July 30th to August 3rd 2023. This year we will all meet in Fukuoka to celebrate biomechanics and the 50th ISB anniversary. Fukuoka is a city located on the northern shore of Kyushu island in Japan. It is the largest city in Kyushu and the sixth-largest city in Japan, with a population of approximately 1.5 million people. Fukuoka is known for its rich cultural heritage, beautiful natural scenery, and vibrant urban atmosphere. One of the most popular attractions in Fukuoka is the Fukuoka Castle ruins, which is a historical site that dates back to the 17th century. Other popular attractions include the Fukuoka Tower, a 234-meter tall tower with observation decks offering stunning views of the city, and Ohori Park, a large park with a beautiful lake and gardens. Fukuoka is also famous for its food, and its many gourmet specialties. Some of the local specialties include Hakata ramen, mentaiko (spicy cod roe), and motsunabe (a hot pot dish made with beef or pork offal). Overall, Fukuoka is a dynamic and lively city with a unique blend of traditional and modern culture. Its rich history, beautiful scenery, and delicious cuisine make it a popular destination for tourists and a great location for hosting international events such as conferences and congresses. Learn more about Fukuoka by clicking here.
The ISB Congress in Fukuoka is also a celebration of the Japanese Society of Biomechanics (JSB). JSB was launched in 1957 as the Japanese Society of Kinesiology. Since then, JSB has continued to enhance academic research on human movement and promotes academic interactions among scientists to encourage research in biomechanics as a leading scientific society in Japan. Now, JSB holds more than 1100 members. In conjunction with the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) holds conferences every odd year, JSB keeps holding bi-annual conferences every even year. In the history of ISB, JSB scholars are known as very active, creative, and assiduous delegates in the ISB conferences. In the last ISB 2019 conference in Calgary, JSB scholars occupied the top number of participants except for American and Canadian participants. It is worth noting JSB scholars successfully organized ISB conferences twice in Nagoya in 1981 and Tokyo in 1997. Those organizers achieved an excellent reputation from participants for their heart-warming and well-organized conference management. We would like to recognize the member that are active in the congress organization as well as the scientific commitee and congress sponsors.
As we have mentioned in previous issues of ISB Now, the 2023 Congress will also be a place for big celebrations. The 50th ISB anniversary will be celebrated with two special sessions during the congress, similar to what we organized at the last WCB. These sessions are under final arrangements and will be announced soon. The 50th ISB anniversary celebrations will also include publishing articles in special issues in the leading journals of our field. These special issues are under preparation and will soon be published. The 50th ISB anniversary celebrations do not stop. ISB is creating a digital environment to make relevant photos, letters, proceedings, and other historical documents available and to transmit the prestigious history of ISB. The virtual museum is also in preparation to show old valuable instruments, relevant experiments, and special devices used/derived from biomechanical research activities. We have mentioned these initiatives before as well. What you did not know because we have not mentioned yet is that we will also have a big cake. What kind of 50th anniversary would ISB have without a big cake? You do not want to miss this!
As the congress approaches there are many information that you might be interest to check! We would like to highlight some important information regarding the event:
- The Congress received 1027 abstracts and have now shut down the submission system.
- The lineup of the invited speakers is available on the congress website.
- Registration is open. Have a close look at the website to identify your registration category.
- Different workshops are offered, so look at the list of options and choose yours!
- There is information about hotel options available on the website. Please note that the World Swimming Championship collided with the first day of the congress. We strongly recommend booking your hotel in advance!
- You may want to visite the Congress Website and learn about the venue, invited speakers, congress program, and Fukuoka city!
If you have any question, you may also contact the congress organization!
We are looking forward to celebrate the ISB Congress in Fukuoka with all our members!
See what the most mentioned AI chat in these days said when requested to write an invitation to the upcoming ISB Congress in Fukuoka:
"Dear esteemed members of the International Society of Biomechanics,
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to attend the XXIX Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, which will be held in Fukuoka, Japan. The congress will take place from August 5th to August 9th, 2023, at the Fukuoka International Congress Center.
We are confident that you will find the scientific program of this congress to be both engaging and thought-provoking. The program will cover a wide range of topics related to biomechanics, including musculoskeletal modeling, rehabilitation engineering, sports biomechanics, and clinical biomechanics, among others.
In addition to the scientific program, we would like to draw your attention to the beautiful city of Fukuoka. Located on the northern coast of Kyushu Island, Fukuoka is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city with a rich cultural heritage. Fukuoka is famous for its exquisite cuisine, beautiful parks, and stunning natural scenery. We believe that you will enjoy exploring this wonderful city and experiencing its unique blend of traditional and modern culture.
We hope that you will accept our invitation and join us in Fukuoka for what promises to be an exciting and enriching event. We look forward to welcoming you to Japan and to sharing our passion for biomechanics with you."
