FEES Council Meeting 2026 in Dubrovnik – Outcomes and Future Priorities
The FEES Council Meeting 2026 took place on 1 October 2026, from 14:00 to 17:00, at the Centre for Advanced Academic Studies in Dubrovnik, Croatia, with delegates participating both in person and online.
Representatives of FEES member societies reviewed the Federation’s activities, discussed current initiatives and future priorities, and made several important decisions concerning FEES governance and cooperation.
Key outcomes of the Council Meeting
The Council reviewed and unanimously approved the Annual Activity Report and Financial Report. Discussions highlighted FEES activities in European standardisation, machinery safety, Industry 5.0, international cooperation and communication among member societies.
Particular attention was given to the upcoming EU-OSHA Healthy Workplaces Campaign on mental health at work, in which FEES will participate as an official campaign partner. Member societies were encouraged to contribute their expertise and support national and European campaign activities.
The Council also:
- Elected Prof. Anca Drăghici and Prof. Beata Mrugalska to the FEES Executive Board.
- Approved the establishment of an Innovation in Ergonomics and Human Factors Committee, intended to encourage cooperation, knowledge exchange and innovation across the European ergonomics community.
- Approved the relocation of the FEES registered address within Brussels to reduce administrative costs.
- Discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation with the International Ergonomics Association (IEA), European institutions and national member societies.
The next FEES Council Meeting is provisionally planned for 24 August 2027 in London, in connection with the IEA Congress.
Together with Ergonomics 2026
The Council Meeting was held alongside the 11th International Ergonomics Conference – Ergonomics 2026, organised by the Croatian Ergonomics Society in Dubrovnik from 1–3 October 2026.
The conference brought together researchers, practitioners and representatives of ergonomics societies, providing opportunities for professional exchange and international cooperation.
On 2 October, FEES also contributed a workshop dedicated to European standards and their application in professional practice, highlighting the importance of standardisation in translating ergonomics knowledge into practical solutions.
More information about Ergonomics 2026
FEES thanks the Croatian Ergonomics Society, the conference organisers and all Council delegates for their contributions to a productive meeting.
The decisions taken in Dubrovnik provide a basis for strengthening FEES activities, supporting member societies and advancing ergonomics and human factors across Europe.