Programme

Tentative programme overview

Wednesday, July 1, 2026
08:30 – Registration & Welcome Coffee
09:30 – Opening Ceremony & Keynote Lecture
11:00 – Scientific Sessions
12:30 – Lunch
14:00 – Scientific Sessions
15:30 – Coffee Break
16:00 – Scientific Sessions
17:30 – TC DHM & Simulation Business Meeting
19:00 – Welcome Reception

Thursday, July 2, 2026
09:00 – Keynote Lecture
09:30 – Scientific Sessions
10:45 – Coffee Break
11:15 – Scientific Sessions / Poster Session
12:30 – Lunch
14:00 – Scientific Sessions
15:30 – Coffee Break
16:00 – Scientific Sessions
19:00 – Symposium Gala Dinner

Friday, July 3, 2026
09:00 – Keynote Lecture
09:30 – Scientific Sessions
10:45 – Coffee Break
11:15 – Scientific Sessions
12:30 – Lunch
14:00 – Closing Session & Awards Ceremony
15:00 – End of Symposium
16:00 – Guided Tour of Maribor

Proceedings

The DHM2026 Book of Abstracts will be made available online in electronic format to all registered participants at the start of the symposium.
Full symposium proceedings, including invited and peer-reviewed contributions, will be published after the event in collaboration with the selected publishing partner. Further details will be announced in due course.

Important Dates

Abstract Submission deadline: December 5, 2025
Notification of acceptance: January 9, 2026
Registration deadlines:
– early: March 6, 2026
– regular: after March 6, 2026
– late: on site

Awards

DHM 2026 celebrates outstanding contributions in digital human modeling. Our awards recognize excellence, innovation, and emerging talent in research and practice.

Best Paper Award

DHM 2026 celebrates outstanding contributions in digital human modeling. Our awards recognize excellence, innovation, and emerging talent in research and practice.

Most Innovative Research Award

Presented to authors introducing groundbreaking approaches or novel applications. This award highlights research that pushes the boundaries of the field.

Women in DHM Award

Recognizes outstanding contributions by women in digital human modeling. This award celebrates leadership, research excellence, and efforts to foster diversity and inclusion.

Junior Research Award

Honors early-career researchers or students who show exceptional promise and innovation. This award encourages and acknowledges the next generation of leaders in digital human modeling.