2026 International Conference
21st International Conference
Billund, Denmark
August 11th-13th
Early information
Theme: The Nature of Horses
Venue: LEGOLAND® Conference Centre, Billund, Denmark
Dates: 11–13 August 2026
Join us in Denmark for the 2026 International Society for Equitation Science (ISES) Conference, exploring “The Nature of Horses.” This year’s event will bring together researchers, practitioners, and equine professionals to share the latest insights into equitation science, behaviour, and welfare.
Key Dates:
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Abstract submissions open now!
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Abstract submission deadline: 1 March 2026
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Registration & Accommodation Information: early March 2026. A full booking link and further delegate information will be released around this time.
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Early bird registration closes: 15 May 2026
As per usual, ISES members receive discounted registration rates.
Stay tuned for more details on registration, keynote speakers, and the full conference programme.
Sponsorship opportunities are available.
Abstract submissions open now
To submit an abstract, click here. You will need to create an account to use the submission system.
If you experience difficulties submitting an abstract, please click here to send an email to lodge a ticket.
We accept presentations within the theme of equitation science that aims to enhance the welfare of horses in their associations with humans
Deadline: 1 March 2026
Submit your abstract to present at the ISES conference
Hotel Legoland (Conference Hotel)
A block of rooms has been reserved for ISES delegates at Hotel Legoland. If the hotel currently appears as “no availability,” this is because rooms are being held within the conference block. A direct booking link with the special delegate rate will be provided when registration opens. Indicative room rates (including breakfast):
Single room: 1093 DKK per night (for one person)
Shared double room: The base price is 1093 DKK for the room, and if a second person stays in the same room, you add 200 DKK per night.
Airport Hotel
Hotel Svanen
The Lodge
Lalandia
Airbnb, Billund
Optional conference tours
Visit Konik, Exmoor or Przewalski horses
Conference delegates will have the opportunity to visit feral Konik or Exmoor horses. These horses live in semi-wild, conservation-based settings and play an important role in habitat management through natural grazing.
The visit will offer a unique chance to observe natural social behaviour, movement, and group dynamics in free-living equine populations (if we are lucky enough to find the horses), providing an interesting contrast to managed and performance horses discussed throughout the conference. Another option will be to visit the Przewalski horses and other equines at Givskud zoo.
Further details about these and additional conference tours will be shared closer to the event.
Explore the site where the Danish Kingdom was born
Step into the Viking Age at Kongernes Jelling. Right here, you can face history as it towers in front of you on this UNESCO world heritage site. Investigate the ancient monuments and continue exploring inside the Experience Centre. Here, you may interact with everything orange, and when you do, you'll see the Danish story unfold before your very eyes.
