# Event Details - **Event Name**: International Motion Impacts Emotion Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 am – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 02:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: The event brings experts, innovators, and advocates to explore evidence-based research and solutions that connect movement and mental healthAbout this EventJoin us for a groundbreaking two-day international conference exploring the powerful connection between movement and mental wellness.Discover how physical activity can transform the future of mental health care through evidence-based research, innovative therapies, and practical real-world applications. This dynamic event will bring together leading clinicians, researchers, educators, advocates, and wellness professionals from around the globe to examine how exercise, sports, and movement-based interventions can support mental health prevention, treatment, and recovery.Conference highlights include:Cutting-edge research on the impact of physical activity on mental healthPractical strategies and tools for clinicians, therapists, educators, and policymakersInnovative approaches that integrate mind and body wellnessOpportunities to connect and collaborate with an international network of professionalsInspiring discussions focused on advancing mental health through movementWhether you are a psychologist, psychiatrist, therapist, nurse, educator, student, researcher, or wellness advocate, this conference offers a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge, gain practical insights, and be part of a growing global movement dedicated to improving mental health through physical activity.Student discount available! Students can register for just $125 by sending a photo of their valid student ID to zayna@adelbkorkorfoundation.org.Agenda*AGENDA MAY CHANGE*🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:30 AMFriday - Registration and Continental Breakfast🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:45 AMWelcome and Opening RemarksHost: Adel Korkor🕑: 08:45 AM - 10:45 AMPlenary I - FoundationsInfo: PLENARY I - FOUNDATIONS: How Movement Changes the Brain Moderator: Simon Goldberg Presentations Dane Cook Movement and the Brain in Complex Disease: The Challenge of Post-Exertional Malaise Brandon Alderman Neurocognitive Adaptations to Physical Activity: Implications for Mental Health and Resilience Benjamin Greenwood Exercise, Stress Resilience, and Brain Health Presentation Time: 30 minutes each Followed by: 30-Minute Moderated Discussion and Audience Q&A🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AMMovement BreakHost: Amy Bantham🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PMState-of-the-Art LectureHost: Simon RosenbaumInfo: Movement as Medicine: The Emerging Integration of Physical and Mental Health 45-minute Lecture 15-minute Audience Q&A🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:15 PMLunch🕑: 01:15 PM - 03:15 PMPlenary II: Clinical TranslationInfo: PLENARY II - CLINICAL TRANSLATION: Integrating Physical Activity into Mental Health Care Moderator: Jacob Meyer Presentations Jacob Meyer Integrating Exercise Into Mental Health Treatment: Opportunities and Challenges Kevin Crombie The Effect of Exercise on Fear Extinction Learning and Decision Making in PTSD: Potential Implications for Enhancing Psychotherapy Kristin Szuhany Leveraging Exercise to Improve Mental Health Outcomes: Mechanisms and Clinical Applications Emily Mailey Helping People Move: Behavioral Counseling and Nature Prescriptions for Mental Health Providers Presentation Time: 20 minutes each Followed by: 40-minute Panel Discussion, Audience Questions, and Interactive Discussion🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:45 PMMovement BreakHost: Amy Bantham🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:45 PMOral Abstract PresentationsInfo: Selected Oral Abstract Presentations🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:30 PMPoster Session & NetworkingInfo: Highlights from accepted poster abstracts and collaboration opportunities🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PMMovement, Connection & Free TimeInfo: Guided walk along the Lakeshore Path, visit Memorial Union Terrace, continue informal conversations with speakers and colleagues, return to the hotel to change, or simply take a break.🕑: 06:30 PM - 09:30 PMDinner, Music and DancingInfo: Conference Social Event: Dinner, Music, Dancing and Informal Networking🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AMSaturday - Continental Breakfast🕑: 08:30 AM - 10:30 AMPlenary III: Movement, Community and Global Mental HealthInfo: PLENARY III - MOVEMENT, COMMUNITY AND GLOBAL MENTAL HEALTH Moderator: Simon Rosenbaum Presentations Simon Rosenbaum From Evidence to Implementation: Physical Activity and Mental Health Across Communities Jeroen Deenik Moving Beyond the Clinic: Implementing Physical Activity in Community Mental Health Settings Lea Denny Community-Activated Mental Health: Movement, Connection, and Healing Sana Mahmud Running Toward Hope: Physical Activity, Resilience, and Young Women’s Empowerment in Conflict-Affected Communities Presentation Time: 20 minutes each Followed by: 40-minute Panel Discussion and Audience Engagement🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMMovement BreakHost: Amy Bantham🕑: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PMPlenary IV: Future DirectionsInfo: PLENARY IV - SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MOVEMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH Moderator: Adel B. Korkor Amy Bantham From Evidence to Action: Building a More Active and Mentally Healthy Future Interactive fireside conversation, expert panel, audience breakout discussions, and development of a conference action plan/white paper.🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMLunch🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PMClosing Session - Conference Summary and Key TakeawaysInfo: Conference Summary and Key Takeaways Moderator: Adel B. Korkor Highlights from: • Foundations • Clinical Translation • Emerging Research • Community Implementation • Future Directions - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/international-motion-impacts-emotion-conference/100001990517471340 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, mental-health, business, conferences, sports, art, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes - Location: University of Wisconsin: Pyle Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 225, max: 250, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Madison - **state**: WI - **country**: United States - **location**: University of Wisconsin: Pyle Center - **lat**: 43.0763052 - **long**: -89.3977239 - **full address**: University of Wisconsin: Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street, Madison, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: International Motion Impacts Emotion Conference - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/d81fe5ea3287f9ad274e37c279e7dccb082b5c95dfddb8fd3d385652d8b48dd6-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf4f3f4-gmir.jpg?v=1781259728 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is International Motion Impacts Emotion Conference being held? - **A:** International Motion Impacts Emotion Conference takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 am to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 02:30 pm at University of Wisconsin: Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street, Madison, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing International Motion Impacts Emotion Conference? - **A:** International Motion Impacts Emotion Conference is organized by AB Korkor Foundation for Mental Health. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** International Motion Impacts Emotion Conference is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Madison, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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