Congress of the German Society for Sports Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics in cooperation with SGSPP and ÖGSPP
ABOUT THE CONGRESS
Together with the Swiss and Austrian Societies for Sports Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, the German Society for Sports Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics (DGSPP) invites you to the 5th International Conference on Sports Psychiatry in Cologne.
Under the title “Mind in Motion”, experts from sports psychiatry, psychotherapy, sports medicine and sports science present new developments from research and practice. The congress is aimed at physicians, psychotherapists, sports psychologists and everyone who supports athletes.
Key topics in 2027 are sports psychiatry in interplay with sports medicine and sports psychology, exercise and movement therapy across the lifespan, and an international block with a key lecture on sports and performance psychiatry.
PROGRAMME
Two days, five thematic blocks and a key lecture. As of November 2026, subject to change.
FRIDAY 11 June 2027
09:00 – 09:30
Arrival, get-together and welcome
BLOCK 1 · 09:30 – 11:00
Sports Psychiatry and Neighbouring Disciplines
Conference language German · Chairs: Dr. med. M.A. phil. Valentin Z. Markser
09:30 – 10:15
Sportökonomische Aspekte der Sportpsychiatrie
Prof. Dr. Christoph Breuer, German Sport University Cologne
10:15 – 11:00
Ethik im Leistungssport
Prof. Dr. med. Giovanni Maio, University of Freiburg
11:00 – 11:15
Coffee break
BLOCK 2 · 11:15 – 12:45
Exercise and Movement Therapy Across the Lifespan
Conference language German · Chairs: Dr. med. Franziska van Hall
11:15 – 12:00
Sport- und Bewegungstherapie bei psychischen Störungen des Kindes- und Jugendalters
Dr. phil. Bettina Hearn, Freiburg University Medical Center
12:00 – 12:45
Sport- und Bewegungstherapie bei psychischen Erkrankungen im höheren Lebensalter
Dr. med. Karsten Henkel, Christophsbad Göppingen
12:45 – 14:15
Lunch break
BLOCK 3 · 14:15 – 17:45
Sports Psychiatry International
Conference language German and English · Chairs: Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Theresa Lichtenstein, Prof. Dr. med. Frank-Gerald B. Pajonk
14:15 – 15:00
Poster presentation
15:00 – 16:00
KEY LECTURE
Sports and Performance Psychiatry
Prof. Dr. Roy Collins, Stanford University School of Medicine
16:00 – 16:15
Coffee break
16:15 – 17:00
Sports medicine – Mental health symptoms in elite athletes: from epidemiology to screening
Prof. Dr. Vincent Gouttebarge, Amsterdam UMC
17:00 – 17:45
Elite athletes’ experiences of psychotherapy for mental health concerns
Prof. Dr. Carolina Lundqvist, Linköping University
17:45
End of day 1
18:00 – 18:45
DGSPP members’ meeting
SATURDAY 12 June 2027
BLOCK 4 · 09:00 – 12:15
Sports Psychiatry – Together with Sports Medicine and Sports Psychology
Conference language German · Chairs: Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Christian Imboden
09:00 – 09:45
Sportmedizin im Kontext von Sportpsychologie und Sportpsychiatrie
Prof. Dr. Dr. Christine Joisten, German Sport University Cologne
09:45 – 10:30
Sportpsychologie im Kontext von Sportmedizin und Sportpsychiatrie
Prof. Dr. Jana Strahler, University of Freiburg
10:30 – 10:45
Coffee break
10:45 – 11:30
Sportpsychiatrie im Kontext von Sportpsychologie und Sportmedizin
Dr. med. Valentin Z. Markser, DGSPP
11:30 – 12:15
PANEL DISCUSSION
Sportmedizin, Sportpsychologie, Sportpsychiatrie – Gemeinsamkeiten, Überschneidung und Abgrenzung
Joisten, Strahler, Markser
12:15 – 13:45
Lunch break
BLOCK 5 · 13:45 – 17:00
Exercise and Movement Therapy for Mental Disorders
Conference language German · Chairs: Dr. med. Alexander Schorb
13:45 – 14:30
Therapeutisches Klettern und Bouldern in der Behandlung psychischer Erkrankungen
Prof. Dr. med. Katharina Luttenberger, University for Continuing Education Krems
14:30 – 15:15
Sport- und Bewegungstherapie in First-Episode Psychosis
Dr. med. Fabian Friedrich, Medical University of Vienna
15:15 – 15:30
Coffee break
15:30 – 16:15
Nachhaltige Bewegungsförderung. Physical Activity Coaching bei Menschen mit Depression
Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Christian Imboden, Psychiatrische Dienste soH
16:15 – 17:00
Integrating Physical Activity Into Routine Psychiatric Care
Prof. Dr. med. Brendon Stubbs
17:00
Closing and farewell
PROGRAMME
Two days, five thematic blocks and a key lecture. As of November 2026, subject to change.
PARTICIPATION FEES
All prices cover both days of the congress.
REGULAR
€280
Participation on both congress days
DGSPP MEMBERS
€240
Membership is verified by the DGSPP office
STUDENTS
€240
Upload proof of enrolment when registering
REGISTRATION
1
Choose your ticket and enter your details.
2
Pay by bank transfer, also via QR code in your banking app.
3
Ticket and invoice are sent directly by email.
The invoice can be issued to your hospital or institution, with a cost centre or purchase order number if required.
VENUE AND TRAVEL
ADDRESS
German Sport & Olympic Museum
Im Zollhafen 1
50678 Cologne
in the Rheinauhafen
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Lines 3, 4 and 17: Severinstraße
Lines 1, 5, 7 and 9: Heumarkt
Buses 106 and 132: Heumarkt
Bus 133: Schokoladenmuseum
BY CAR
Rheinauhafen underground car park, entrance at Harry-Blum-Platz 2. Maximum height 1.90 m. Park in the red zone and take the lift to the entrance in area 1.03.
Accessibility: The ground floor is step-free, the upper levels can be reached by lift. An accessible toilet is located on the ground floor.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can my hospital pay the invoice?
Yes. Enter your institution’s billing address when registering, with a cost centre if required. Ticket and invoice are sent directly by email.
How can I pay?
By bank transfer within 14 days. After ordering you will also receive a QR code for your banking app.
Will CME credits be awarded?
CME credits will be applied for with the Ärztekammer (Medical Association).
Can I cancel my registration?
No, cancellations are not possible.
Who can I contact with questions?
Write to info@dgspp.de.
ORGANISER
German Society for Sports Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics (DGSPP) in cooperation with the Swiss and Austrian Societies for Sports Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (SGSPP/ÖGSPP)