IASSIDD sponsors international congresses once every three to four years. These international meetings provide an exciting opportunity for presenting recent findings as well as keynote addresses about major advances in the biological, behavioral, and social sciences related to intellectual disabilities. These advances are also addressed in presentations concerned with progress in the provision of services and supports for persons with intellectual disabilities.

Between World Congresses, the Associations holds Regional Congresses, in Europe, Asia-Pacific, or the Americas.

2026 IASSIDD Munich Congress – 7th European Congress

July 28 – 31 2026

Target Group

The congress welcomes researchers, self-advocates, professionals, family members, and other stakeholders engaged in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Theme: “Real.time – Shaping the Future Together”

The theme invites exploration of temporality, reality, and digitality – how we experience and shape the present moment and envision future possibilities. The goal is to advance inclusion through approaches that are scientifically grounded, practically experienced, and sustainably embedded in society.

Topics of Interest

Submissions are invited in (but not limited to) the following areas:

• Aging
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Challenging Behavior /Mental Health
• Down Syndrome
• Ethics & Intellectual Disability
• Families
• Health Issues
• Inclusive Education
• Inclusive Research
• Parenting with Intellectual Disabilities
• Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities
• Quality of Life
• Technology

Contact

Email: info@iassidd2026.com
Website: iassidd2026.com