The ISRA 2026 World Meeting is now Available! Click here for the Final Program
Scientific program
The scientific program of the 2026 World Meeting aims to represent multidisciplinary research on aggressive behavior. The foundation of the scientific program includes symposia, oral paper presentations, poster sessions, and invited talks.
Invited talks include the ISRA Presidential Address, the Scott Lifetime Achievement Award Address, the Krahé Mid-Career Award Address, the Huesmann Early Career Award Address, and two Plenary speakers.
Instructions for Presenters:
Symposia/Oral Presentations: Rooms will include a computer and projector. Please bring a USB to transfer your presentation to the computer in the room. Personal laptops will not be allowed. Symposia sessions with 3 or 4 presentations will be 90 minutes and should allow time for questions. If a discussant is included, individual presentations should be reduced to allow for the proposed time for the Discussant’s comments. Symposia sessions with 5 presentations will be 105 minutes and should allow time for questions. The following are suggested timing:
- Three presenters (90 minutes):
- Three presenters no discussant: 20 minutes presentation + 10 minutes questions each presenter
- Three presenters with discussant: 20 minutes presentation + 5 minutes questions each presenter, at the end + 15 minutes discussant
- Four presenters (90 minutes):
- Four presenters no discussant: 17 minute presentation + 5 minutes questions each presenter
- Four presenters with discussant: 15 minute presentation + 5 minute questions each presenter + 10 minute discussant
- Five presenters (105 minutes):
- 16 minutes presentation + 5 minutes questions each presenter
Poster presentations: Poster boards are 47.5” by 47.5”. Tacks will be provided. Posters can be posted at the start of the conference day and taken down at the end of the poster session.
Social program
The social program of the ISRA 2026 World Meeting includes a free welcome reception, the Wine & Cheese Tribute to Dr. Rowell Huesmann on Monday July 20, a free trip to see Niagara Falls (Horseshoe Falls, transportation included) on the evening of Wednesday July 22, and a gala dinner at a Honsberger Estate Winery on the evening of Thursday July 23 (dinner at a cost, free transportation).
For the Niagara Falls Bus Trip, bus departure from Brock University to Niagara Falls (Hershey’s Chocolate World) will be at 17:00 in front of the Goodman Building. Bus departure from Niagara Falls (Hershey’s Chocolate World) to Brock University will be at 22:00. Please do not be late as buses will depart promptly and will not wait beyond the scheduled time. Please note that transportation to and from Niagara Falls will be provided. However, activities and sightseeing in Niagara Falls are not organized as part of the event and once there, guests are welcome to explore and enjoy the attractions and activities of their choice as there will be no formal tour provided. For some ideas of activities, restaurants, and shopping, please see the Niagara Parks link and brochure below.
For the gala dinner, bus departure from Brock University to Honsberger Estate Winery will be at 18:20 in front of the Goodman Building. Bus departure from Honsberger Estate Winery to Brock University will be at 22:00. Please do not be late as buses will depart promptly and will not wait beyond the scheduled time.
Niagara Parks have generously shared their brochure full of attractions, restaurants, excursions and shops. In addition, Niagara Airbus has provided a 10% discount for the Niagara Wine Country Tour using the code: 833.
To learn more about what to do in the Niagara Region see:
For any questions about ISRA 2026, please email: [email protected]