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7th European Congress
IASSIDD 2026

Munich, Germany | July 28–31 2026

We are pleased to announce that the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IASSIDD) is now accepting submissions for its 7th European Congress, to be hosted by Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU). We welcome submissions for Oral Presentations, Posters, Roundtables, and Workshops.

The congress will open on July 28, 2026, with a pre-conference day, followed by the main congress from July 29 to 31, 2026.

Submit your proposal at iassidd2026.com/submit

Deadline for Submissions: December 15th

Target Group

The congress welcomes researchers, self-advocates, professionals, family members, and other stakeholders engaged in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Theme

real.time – Shaping the Future Together

The theme invites exploration of temporality, reality, and digitality—how we experience and shape the present moment and envision future possibilities. The goal is to advance inclusion through approaches that are scientifically grounded, practically experienced, and sustainably embedded in society.

Topics of Interest

Submissions are invited in (but not limited to) the following areas:

  • Aging
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Challenging Behavior / Mental Health
  • Comparative Policy and Practice
  • Down Syndrome
  • Ethics & Intellectual Disability
  • Families
  • Health Issues
  • Inclusive Education
  • Inclusive Research
  • Parenting with Intellectual Disabilities
  • Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities
  • Quality of Life
  • Technology

We look forward to your contribution!

Join us in Munich for an inspiring exchange on research, practice, and lived experience in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities, and help shape the future of inclusion in real time.