The 4th International Physical Employment Standards Conference

The 4th International Physical Employment Standards Conference is returning to Australia to be held at Bond University on the picturesque Gold Coast between the Friday, 24 February -Sunday, 26 February 2023.

Please send all enquiries about PES 2023 to [email protected]

Conference Theme

Hosted by the Bond University Tactical Research Unit the conference will address the three T's essential to supporting physical performance in physically demanding occupations; Theory, Testing and Training. Specific topics will include physical employment standards, identifying and mitigating injury risk factors, physical conditioning and assessing occupational readiness.

The conference content will be a blend of research and applied practice in a range of physically demanding occupations including military, law enforcement, fire and rescue and first responders.

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Abstract submissions open	05 September 2022
Abstract submissions close	21 October 2022
Notifcation of abstract status	25 November 2022
Registration (early bird)	Closes 16 December 2022
Registration	Closes 10 February 2022
Conference Timing Overview	Registration and Welcome BBQ: Thursday, 23 February 2023 from 4-6pm Main Conference: Friday, 24 February – Sunday, 26 February 2023 from 8-5pm Evening Cocktail Reception: Saturday, 25 February 2023 from 6-8pm

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IPES Conference Registration

Registrations now open!

IPES abstract submissions

All abstracts will be peer reviewed and accepted abstracts published in a book of abstracts.

IPES Sponsors

For more information on how to become a sponsor please contact [email protected].

IPES Conference program

A pre-registration and Welcome BBQ (no charge to delegates) will be held on Thursday, 23 February 2023 commencing at 4pm with the main conference commencing on Friday, 24 February 2023 with registration from 8am.

IPES Accommodation

Bond University is in close proximity to Broadbeach, Robina, Surfers Paradise and Burleigh Heads.

IPES keynote speakers and speakers

The 4th International Physical Employment Standards Conference is honoured to have the following experts serve as keynote speakers.

IPES Transport

Bond University is located on the Gold Coast, Australia's sixth largest city situated on the country's beautiful east coast close to the Queensland/New South Wales state border.

About Bond University | IPES Conference

Modelled on some of the world’s best educational institutions, the vision for Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university is to provide an educational experience of the highest international standards led by the country’s leading academics.

About the Gold Coast | IPES Conference

From pure, adrenalin-packed fun to natural indulgence, the contrasts of Australia’s Gold Coast unite to deliver every holiday experience you could desire in one friendly place.

Conference hosts

The IPES 2023 conference is proudly brought to you by Bond University Tactical Research Unit and Destination Gold Coast.

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