NEWSBRIEFS August 2026 The global IEA community is hard at work organising many exciting events, including conferences and webinars, in 2026. Keep up to date with the latest events and news to ensure that your 2026 is filled with all things HF/E. In this edition, the ‘Announcements’ section shares a memoriam announcement, exciting HF/E news, including updates on IEA2027, preparations for the annual Council meeting in Brazil, and news about an exciting initiative to improve IEA communication with its stakeholders! The ‘Upcoming Events’ section includes information on a webinar taking place in September, as well as several HF/E events and conferences scheduled for the latter half of 2026. As always, we appreciate the ongoing support and commitment of the global IEA community to share updates that will be of interest to our community. Please continue to share news and updates with us newsbriefs@iea.cc. |
In memoriam to Prof. David Rempel The IEA mourns the passing of Prof. David Rempel, an IEA fellow and long-standing contributor to the international human factors and ergonomics community. His significant contributions to ergonomics education, research, practice, and occupational safety will be deeply missed by colleagues and collaborators around the world. |
From 27 August IEA Virtual Council Gatherings: “What is your E/HF elevator pitch?” IEA Council representatives, Executive Committee members and Sustaining Members shared ideas for communicating the value of ergonomics and human factors through effective “elevator pitches”. Discussions highlighted the importance of relatable examples, adapting messages to different audiences and presenting E/HF as a positive, innovative, solutions-focused field. |
Uniting for Worker Health: IOHA Meets with IEA and ICOH The IEA, the International Occupational Hygiene Association (IOHA) and the International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH) met to strengthen their collaboration under their joint Memorandum of Understanding and advance shared goals for protecting workers’ health, safety and wellbeing. Discussions explored opportunities for stronger international advocacy, occupational health capacity building and joint initiatives addressing the challenges of informal work. |
5th Asian Conference of Ergonomics and Design The 5th Asian Conference of Ergonomics and Design brought together more than 200 participants to explore the role of human factors and ergonomics in the development of AI. IEA representatives contributed to discussions on AI, human-centred design and international standardization, highlighting the importance of HFE in shaping safe and successful AI technologies. |
News from Advisory Group on Standardization The IEA Advisory Group on Standardization (AGS) continues to strengthen engagement with the HFE community by sharing updates on international ergonomics standards and creating opportunities for discussion. With further sessions planned in Brazil and IEA2027, AGS invites members to stay informed and participate in upcoming standardization activities. |
New Special Issue: Ergonomics, Gender, and Social Sustainability The Gender & Work Technical Committee has announced a new Special Issue of the International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics exploring the relationship between ergonomics, gender, and social sustainability. Featuring 17 articles, it explores how gender shapes work, occupational health, working conditions, and inequalities across diverse contexts. The issue highlights opportunities for ergonomics to contribute to more equitable and sustainable futures of work. Explore the full Special Issue: International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics | Ergonomics, Gender, and Social Sustainability | ScienceDirect.com by Elsevier |
Save the date: 2026 IEA Council meeting 2-3 November in Florianópolis, Brazil The 2026 IEA Council meeting will take place in the beautiful city of in Florianópolis, Brazil at the Oceania Convention Centre, Praia dos Ingleses. The meeting will be immediately followed by ABERGO's annual conference. Council members are invited to attend the ABERGO conference free of charge but must indicate their intention to attend to organizers. Council representatives received a survey link by email (in July, repeated in August) to indicate their intention to attend these events. Please respond! Note that only in-person attendees are eligible to vote. Other voting representatives may assign their vote to another attending person by filling in the Proxy form. Agenda and supporting documents will be sent by mid September. All Federated and Affiliated Societies should submit their annual report now! |
IEA2027 Early Bird tickets are now on sale, with discounted rates available for IEA Federated Society members and students. Registration includes access to all sessions, refreshments, lunch, and the congress app, while early bird booking can also help delegates secure more affordable travel and accommodation. With convenient transport links and discounted hotels close to the venue, IEA2027 aims to make attending the congress as easy as possible. |
New contract signed to improve IEA communications with stakeholders Following the call for proposals distributed to IEA representatives, in August, the IEA president signed a contract working with the company “Social-for-Good” to support development of a Strategic Operational Plan for improved Stakeholder Communication to be completed by October 2026. This work will include two 2-hour virtual workshops to collect information to define the new recommended strategy and playbook particularly using social media. If you wish to be involved or want to know more, please contact secretariat@iea.cc mentioning your particular interests / concerns. |
IEA’s AI & Work Technical Commmitee’s first webinar: Human Factors for AI & Work: A Lightning Talk 23 September 2026 Join leading experts for an IEA webinar exploring the latest research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and human factors/ergonomics. Discover emerging insights from healthcare, AI ethics and digital health, and stay tuned for registration details. |
Past recorded IEA webinars We keep recordings of our webinars on our YouTube channel, where they are freely available to everyone. We invite you to watch them at your convenience and share them with your colleagues and professional networks. |
11th International Ergonomics Conference, Ergonomics 2026 1–3 October 2026 Dubrovnik, Croatia The Croatian Ergonomics Society invites researchers and practitioners to the 11th International Ergonomics Conference (Ergonomics, 2026), taking place in Dubrovnik from 1-3 October 2026. Learn more about the conference theme, abstract submissions, registration and key deadlines. |
Nordic Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (NES) Annual Conference 21–23 October 2026 Jönköping, Sweden This conference’s theme is “Revitalizing Nordic Ergonomics for the Future”. For more information, please visit the conference website. |
1st International Conference on Informal Work: Health, Safety and Well-being 9-11 November 2026
Cali, Colombia Please note that the conference has been postponed until 2027 due to the recent Colombian earthquake. New dates will be communicated in due course, once the emergency response has passed and the organising committee has had a chance to confer with all the stakeholders. |
8. Wiener Ergonomie Forum / International Conference on Human Centred Design of (interactive and safe) Systems 17-18 November Vienna, Austria The 8th Wiener Ergonomie Forum will bring together researchers and practitioners to explore human-centred design, safety, health and socio-technical systems. Learn more about conference themes, programme activities and participation opportunities taking place in Vienna from 17-18 November 2026. |
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia (HFESA) 30 Nov – 2 Dec 2026 Sydney, Australia The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia (HFESA) is accepting abstracts for their 2026 conference, to be held 30th Nov – 2nd Dec at the Mercure Sydney hotel. Researchers or practitioners in any work sector or domain of HFE (i.e. physical, cognitive, organisational) are welcome to submit an abstract to be part of HFESA26. Early Bird Registration is available until 30 September 2026. |
Humanizing Work and Work Environments 2026 (HWWE 2026) of ISE 9-11 December 2026 Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India HWWE 2026 will be hosted by the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. This annual conference of the Indian Society of Ergonomics, envisions a future where work environments are designed to maximize well-being, safety, and efficiency. The conference aims to serve as a catalyst for transformative ideas, fostering a world in which ergonomics is seamlessly integrated with emerging technologies and sustainable practices. |
IEA SUSTAINING MEMBERS SPOTLIGHT: |
Elsevier, an IEA Diamond Level Organisational Sustaining member, sponsors the triennial IEA/John Wilson Award, recognising major contributions to applied ergonomics. The award honours Professor John Wilson’s lasting contributions to human factors and ergonomics and includes a US$5000 prize. The 2024 recipient is Tarcisio A. Saurin of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. |
Elsevier is publisher of several journals endorsed by the IEA: |
TECHNICAL COMMITTEES (TCs): |
The IEA’s Technical Committees (TCs) are ad-hoc special interest groups that are formed as a platform to exchange up-to-date information on and discuss a particular HFE field. More information is available at: https://iea.cc/leadership/technical-committees/ TC Creation If you, with at least 5 colleagues, share a passion for a particular special interest area which does not exist as a Technical Committee (TC) and you wish to create a new TC, please contact stpchair@ iea.cc for formalizing this. The process is easy and free! Sign Up Sheet The IEA Technical Committees (TCs) are seeking to expand their membership and invite new members from federated societies. To facilitate this, we have created a sign-up form that provides an overview of the role of Technical Committees, including their four primary functions. By completing the form, you can express your interest in joining up to two TCs. Once submitted, TC administrators will review your submission and reach out for further details. |
Joining a TC is free and there are no qualifying criteria (just that you are a member of a federated society) to join and to participate. You can also join more than one TC if your interests are broader. You are always welcome to reach out to TC chairs in addition. |
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