You can find all the important facts and figures about our annual conference here.
Information
Organizing Team
Urs Granacher
Dominic Gehring
Janice Waldvogel
Beate Steemann
ICST International Scientific Committee
Keijo Häkkinen (Chair), Finland
William Kraemer, USA
Rob Newton, Australia
Urs Granacher, Germany
Dušan Hamar, Slovakia
Steve Fleck, USA
Juha Ahtiainen, Finland
Dietmar Schmidtbleicher (Honorary member), Germany
Venue
Department of Sport and Sport Science,
Exercise and Human Movement Science,
University of Freiburg,
79102 Freiburg im Breisgau,
Sandfangweg 4
Germany
Congress Management
Intercongress GmbH
Ingeborg-Krummer-Schroth-Str. 30
79106 Freiburg
fon +49 761 69699-0
icst@intercongress.de
FAQ
Registration & Journey
Will there be an option to attend ICST virtually, or are the presentations/posters only accessible by attending live?
To facilitate networking and enhance learning opportunities, the ICST Conference in Freiburg will be a fully in-person event. There will be no stream or recording of the sessions.
Where do I find information about travel to and around Freiburg?
You will find all you need to know on Service Travel & Hotel.
Where do I find information about booking a hotel in Freiburg?
You will find all you need to know on Service Travel & Hotel.
Can I register at short notice?
Yes. Registrations are only possible online. On site, you will find our service counter (Congress Office) at the main entrance, which can be contacted in case of problems.
Opening hours of the Congress office:
Wednesday, 24 September 2025: 12:30 – 17:45 CEST
Thursday, 25 September 2025: 08:30–17:00 CEST
Friday, 26 September 2025 08:00 – 12:15 CEST
What will happen if my VISA application has been declined, would I get the money back?
According to our general Terms and conditions, a VISA refusal is no reason for a refund of the meeting fee paid in advance.
Where do I park? Are there any discounted parking tickets?
There are no discounts for car parking. Parking is available in an underground garage on the university campus, which is subject to a fee of 1.00 EURO/day. Please note that parking spaces are limited. For this reason, we recommend alternative travel options.
What do I need to have ready on site?
Please have your eTicket at hand. You will receive your eTicket by email one week prior to the meeting.
What is the admission procedure? What documents do I need to bring with me?
You will need your eTicket, which you received by email. You will find your QR code on the eTicket, which you can use to print out your name badge. Please always carry your name badge with you.
Where can I get my name badge and lanyard?
Please bring your eTicket (on an electronic device or in printed form) with you on arrival. Scan the code at the badge printer in the entrance area of the university to receive your name badge. You can also get the matching lanyard here.
You are running late and want to attend a session directly? Simply print out your name badge later.
Programme & Events
Will there be a printed congress programme?
Yes, our pocket guide with daily overviews and all-important information will be available onsite. The detailed programme is available at any time in the web programme on the meeting website.
Will there be an abstract publication?
No. However after the conference, you’ll find the abstractbook to download in the “MyArea” in your account.
Will there be a poster presentation
Yes. Please ensure that you are present at your assigned time slot to answer questions and engage with the audience. Each presenter will have 7 minutes in total – 4 minutes for the presentation and 3 minutes for questions. The presentation will be directly at the poster. You don’t need to prepare a presentation or PowerPoint. All poster information are available here: https://icst2025.com/contributors/#posterauthors
Where do I hand in my presentation? What should I look out for in the speaker preparation room?
Media-Check onsite
The Media-Check is in Room Lecture Hall 2. Please hand in your presentation at least one hour before the start of the respective session or the day before.
Please bring your presentation on a USB flash drive with you.
The use of own laptops for presentation is not possible.
Opening hours of the Media-Check:
Wednesday, 24 September 2025: 13:00 – 16:30 CEST
Thursday, 25 September 2025: 09:00 – 15:30 CEST
Friday, 26 September 2025: 08:30 – 11:00 CEST
All Information for contributors can also be found here:
https://icst2025.com/contributors/#speaker
Will there be a Conference Dinner?
Yes, on Thursday | September 25, 2025 at 8.00 p.m. at the “Markthalle Freiburg” (Martinsgässle (at the Martinstor), 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau). For more information, please click here. Registration: online 60 EUR
How can I get my certificate of attendance?
By scanning the QR code, your participation is automatically recorded. As the documents are updated per scan, the download of the certificates will only be activated after the end of the event.
After the meeting, you can download the certificates in your Account under “Certification”. You will also receive an e-mail as soon as the documents are available for download.
Exhibition & Service
Where will the exhibition take place?
The accompanying industrial exhibition will take place at Hall 1A. You will find an overview of the exhibiting companies in the pocket guide.
Opening hours of the Exhibition:
Wednesday, 24.09.2025: 13:00 – 18:30 CEST
Thursday, 25.09.2025: 08:30 – 17:40 CEST
Friday, 26.09.2025: 08:30 – 11:35 CEST
Where can I get something to eat and drink?
You will find free catering service in the exhibition area during coffee and lunch breaks. Water is available at all times. During the official breaks, tasty snacks for small appetites will also be available there and free of charge.
Is there kosher food?
The caterer cannot provide kosher food.
Is there a wardrobe/cloakroom?
Yes, on the ground floor of the foyer, directly after the entrance area. The wardrobe/cloakroom is guarded and free of charge.
Is there free Wi-Fi?
Yes, free Wi-Fi SSID: ICST2025 is available; access code is not required.
Practical information
Visas
Some participants may require visas in order to enter Germany. Please consult with the German embassy or consulate nearest to you for specific details relating to visas.
EU nationals: Do not require a visa to enter Germany.
Non-EU nationals: Do usually require a visa for stays in Germany. You can find an overview on visa requirements here. This visa enables you to move within the entire Schengen area throughout its validity. If you need an invitation letter, please contact us.
Credit cards
Credit cards are widely accepted. MasterCard & Visa dominate within Germany. American Express is accepted in some stores, and of course you can use it with the ATM. Furthermore, you can check shop windows and entrance doors for credit card logos to see which cards you can use.
Languages
National language: German (Alemannic dialect alongside)
Many locals and business and service employees speak English, particularly the younger ones.
Currency
The German currency unit is the euro (EUR).
You can get cash from any cash dispenser (ATM) at major train stations, airports, large shopping centres and in and outside banks. Within the eurozone charges for ATM withdrawals and credit card payments include domestic payments and it is possible that you get domestic fees charged.
Electricity / Voltage
Electrical sockets in Germany are one of the two European standard electrical socket types: The “Type C” Euro plug and the “Type E” and “Type F” Schuko. The electrical voltage in Germany is 220 volts. Be aware that you may need a travel adapter for certain electric devices.
Gratuities / Tipping
In restaurants in Germany it is common to round up to the next euro or add a few euros (5 – 10 % for good service). Generally, you give the gratuity directly to the waiter or you add it to the bill. Often the waiter only tells you how much you owe. Then, you can tell how much you intend to pay when handing over the money. To leave the tip on the table is not common in Germany.
Telecommunications
Pay phones are no longer common in Germany and hard to find. The international dialling code for Germany is +49 and the city code for Freiburg is 0761.
Useful telephone numbers:
Police 110
Medical emergency / accident services 112
Fire service 112
Toxic substance emergency, 19240
Time zones
The time zone in Germany is Central European Time (UTC+01:00) and Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00).