6th Articulando el Deporte Congress

The 6th Articulando el Deporte Congress #ARTICULANDO26, organised by the OAFI Foundation, the Atlético de Madrid Foundation and Medical Services, and the Spanish Olympic Committee, will take place on 17 and 18 March at the Spanish Olympic Committee headquarters in Madrid.

On 17 and 18 March, Madrid will host the 6th Articulating Sport Congress (#ARTICULANDO26), a leading medical-sports event focused on joint health and safe sports practice.

The congress, organised by Osteoarthritis Foundation International (OAFI) together with Atlético de Madrid Medical Services and Foundation and the Spanish Olympic Committee, will bring together sports professionals, health specialists and top-level athletes with the aim of promoting physical exercise practised in optimal conditions and respectful of our joints.

In this edition, some of the leading experts and figures in sport in our country will share their knowledge, experiences and recommendations for maintaining an active, full and healthy life, prolonging joint function and quality of life.

During #ARTICULANDO26, there will be a poster area where the latest research developments in safe and healthy sport will be presented.

After the event, you can relive the highlights on our YouTube channel.

We look forward to seeing you at #Articulando26!

Within the framework of the 6th Articulating Sport Congress, a scientific poster area will be available for the presentation of studies and initiatives already carried out related to sport, joint health, injury prevention, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, or other osteoarticular pathologies.

Interested authors must submit their abstract in PDF format in accordance with the guidelines established by the Committee. Accepted abstracts may be displayed as posters during the two days of the congress, and selected works will subsequently be published on this same website.

Abstract submission deadline: March 1, 2026 (11:59 p.m., GMT+1)
Submission and enquiries: research@oafifoundation.com

Please consult the full abstract submission guidelines to learn about formatting, content requirements, and deadlines.