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We are pleased to invite you to the International Shoulder Group (ISG) Congress 2026, taking place in Lyon, France, on Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd June 2026. This international scientific meeting will bring together researchers, clinicians, and students to share the latest developments in shoulder biomechanics, clinical assessment, and surgical innovation.

Located in the heart of Europe, Lyon is France’s second-largest metropolitan area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With over 2,000 years of history, a vibrant cultural life, and world-renowned gastronomy, the city offers an inspiring setting for scientific exchange. It is also a major university hub, home to more than 200,000 students.

The congress will be held at the Faculty of Sport Sciences, just 10–20 minutes from Lyon’s historic centre. The venue includes a 198-seat amphitheatre, several rooms for parallel sessions, a spacious hall for posters and exhibitions, and areas for networking and meals.

Over the course of two days, the program will feature keynote lectures, podium sessions, and round tables on topics such as motion analysis, clinical biomechanics, ergonomics, sports, rehabilitation, muscle, and tissular biomechanics, a poster and award session, student mentorship lunch, a collaborative open challenge, and a guided tour of Old Lyon, followed by the conference dinner.

We expect up to 150 participants, with a strong emphasis on clinical relevance and international collaboration. Efforts are underway to support the participation of underrepresented regions, including developing nations.

We look forward to welcoming you to Lyon for an engaging and memorable ISG Congress.

Isabelle, Yoann & Florent.

What is the international Shoulder Group ?

The International Shoulder Group (ISG) is a collaboration of mostly biomechanically oriented research groups, whose main interest is in the shoulder. The ISG has been a Technical Group of the International Society of Biomechanics since 1999. The ISG aims to enhance shoulder research by creating a platform for discussion and the exchange of information, software and data (https://isbweb.org/isg). Accordingly, abstracts in all areas of shoulder and elbow biomechanics are of interest including basic science, engineering, sport and clinical science.

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