INSA 2026 Conference – Living With Sport
10-12 June 2026, Loughborough University, UK
CFP NOW OPEN
The International Network of Sport Anthropology welcomes scholars from all related disciplines to join us at our third annual conference!
The Annual Conference offers anthropologists and other sport scholars from all over the world a rich program of general sessions, round tables, keynote lectures, as well as receptions, tours, and other special events. The INSA conference is an excellent way to establish relationships with other members of the network and to share our expertise. Do join us in Loughborough this summer!

Key Dates
March 2nd – April 3rd: General Call for Participation
April 9th: Decisions made to presenters
April 10th – May 15th: Registration Deadline
June 10-12th: 2026 Annual Conference in Loughborough.
Location
Edward Herbert Building (EHB),
Margaret Keay Rd,
Loughborough
LE11 3TU
Call for Papers
INSA held its last international conference at KU Leuven, June 5-6, 2025. It’s first conference was at Durham University, April 18-19, 2024.
To learn more about previous editions of the conference, click here.

