CFA – 6th EAPS 2025 Conference in Istanbul, Turkey (28 – 30 April 2025)


We are delighted to announce that the 2025 European Association for the Philosophy of Sport (EAPS) Conference will be hosted in the vibrant city of Istanbul, Turkey. This prestigious event will be organized by Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa (IUC) and its Faculty of Sport Sciences, with Prof. Neslihan Filiz serving as the conference host.

All the relevant information can be found on the conference website  https://eaps2025.iuc.edu.tr/en/_

The 6th EAPS Conference will take place from April 28–30, 2025, bringing together scholars from across the globe to discuss and advance the philosophy of sport.

This joint conference, a collaboration between the European Association for the Philosophy of Sport (EAPS) and the British Philosophy of Sport Association (BPSA), continues a proud tradition of gatherings in notable European locations. Previous conferences have been hosted in:

  • Prague, Czech Republic (2011) – Charles University
  • Nancy, France (2014) – Lorraine University
  • Nijmegen, Netherlands (2017) – Radboud University
  • Paris, France (2020) – Held online by Paris Descartes University
  • Leuven, Belgium (2023) – KU Leuven

We are thrilled to add Istanbul, Turkey to this distinguished series of conferences and look forward to hosting scholars in this historic and dynamic city.

Guidelines for Abstract Submission:

  • Abstract Length: 200–300 words
  • Deadline: Final submission by Friday, March 1, 2025, at 23:59 CET
  • Notification of Acceptance: March 14, 2025

Formatting Requirements (All content on one side of A4):

  • Text Formatting: MS Word, Times New Roman, 12pt, single-spaced, ‘normal’ margins, no auto-formatting
  • Content Order: Name, institution, abstract, up to 5 keywords, and 3–5 items of indicative bibliography
  • Additional Information: Brief personal details

Submission Instructions:

For further information regarding the academic programme contact Dr Jim  Parry S.J.Parry@leeds.ac.uk, Dr Matija Mato Škerbić mskerbic@fhs.hr , Dr Alberto Sampedro Carrio alberto.carrio@upf.edu or Dr Alexandre Legendre alexandre.m.legendre@gmail.com

For further information regarding the conference logistics contact conference host Dr Neslihan Filiz neslihan.filiz@iuc.edu.tr More info about hosting University and Faculty is available at https://sporbilimleri.iuc.edu.tr/en