About us

The International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society (IFESS) is a member-based, not-for-profit community and association dedicated to creating a future in which electrical stimulation technologies enhance the quality of life. The 2026 conference promotes the awareness, knowledge, and understanding of electrical stimulation technologies and their application.

Important Dates

Tue, Jun 30, 2026

Submission deadline for the last call

Tue, Jul 7, 2026

Notification of acceptance or rejection

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

Neurophysiological mechanisms of FES and motor learning

Emerging Electrical Stimulation Technologies

Hybrid approaches eg. robotics, pharmaceuticals, paired pulse stimulation etc.

Brain Computer Interfacing, Augmented reality, Gaming and FES

Closed loop neuromodulation and neuroprosthetics

Clinical guidelines and efficacy in clinical practice

Neural implants

Epidural and transcutaneous spinal stimulation

FES for the recovery of motor functions

FES for the recovery of non-motor functional outcomes (respiratory function, cardiovascular system, pelvic organs, orthopaedics, wound healing..)

End-user perspectives and quality of life

Stimulation of denervated muscles

Chronic Conditions and Intensive Treatment Unit

Ethical consideration in FES research and Clinical Translation

Regulatory path for commercialization

Call for Papers Description

We're opening a final call for abstract submissions! Contributions for consideration will be in the form of 1 page conference abstract using the provided template. Manuscripts must be submitted electronically in both PDF and Word format. If accepted, your work will be featured as a poster presentation.