The 2026 STF Conference will provide a forum to discuss aspects of fall prevention and protection in the community and workplace. Researchers, policymakers, technical experts, and others from around the world will present their latest work and products, exchanging research ideas. Important dates: Abstraction submission opens: October 1, 2025 Abstract submission due: January 31, 2026 Notification of decision: March 1, 2026 Abstracts will be accepted as (1) Individual oral presentations or poster presentations, or (2) Extended discussions/panel presentations. For individual oral or poster presentations, submitters can designate their preference. Key themes may include: Aging/older adults and falls Human factors and ergonomics - fall prevention Measurement principles and technology Human/behavioural factors Risk-assessment Architectural design Practical analysis and accident investigation Case studies Products to reduce slips, trips and falls Footwear and flooring Training and education Public health policy National and International safety standards Other – You are not limited to the key themes identified above Topics may include: Preventing outdoor slips, trips and falls Slips and falls in winter Footwear design Flooring Falls from height Falls prevention and protection in the construction industry Bathrooms and changing rooms (i.e. wet environments) Healthcare environments (i.e. hospitals, long term care facilities) Tribometers Stairs and ramps Slips at work Slips, trips and falls in a home environment Luminance contrast Use of virtual reality Other – You are not limited to the topics identified above Extended discussions/panel presentations: Extended/panel discussions are intended to be an interactive, discussion-oriented forum, incorporating experience and knowledge of basic mechanisms through to their application within industry, public health, and/or policy. Those interested in facilitating an extended/panel discussion are strongly encouraged to propose topics/sessions that will engage both the panelists and the audience and/or offer a learning experience on a particular topic. Panels should not be a series of short talks akin to an “Individual presentations” session. Panel/abstract submitters are responsible for recruiting panel members, and all panel members must be registered to attend the conference (note: exceptions apply to career and industry panels, which the conference planning committee will organize). Extended discussion abstracts must include a description of how the session will be facilitated. The total length of the session is ~60 minutes. This includes any group discussion and Q&A time. To submit an abstract: Please download the abstract template and submit completed abstract here. Individual presentations: oral or poster Abstracts can be submitted either in a traditional, structured format (i.e., Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusion) or as a summary outlining your contribution to the key theme and topical area. Abstracts must be no longer than 300 words. You may include one figure or table. All abstracts must be submitted in English. Please include 3-5 keywords to help us place your presentation in the appropriate session. Extended discussions/panel presentations: Please submit a maximum 1-page plan, including the overall theme and organization, the names of the panelists, and a brief description of each panelist. You may include one figure or table. All abstracts must be submitted in English. Acceptance Requirements: Upon submission, the primary contact will receive an email notification that the abstract has been received. Authors of successful submissions will be notified by email by March 1, 2026. The successful presenting author(s) must register for the conference by March 31, 2026, to be included in the conference program. All costs associated with attending the conference are the sole responsibility of the presenters.