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  The IEA was represented at the 114th session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva by Andrew Thatcher and Thomas Alexander. The ILC sets the international labour standards and the broad policies of the ILO. During the conference, several thousand representatives from Government, Employers and Workers of the 187 ILO member states and […]

The call for submissions opened on 1 July and we are inviting research papers, practitioner case studies, workshop proposals and student projects. The over-arching theme of The Human Advantage is a call to action to reclaim intentional, human-led thinking as a strategic strength, enabling design centred around human characteristics, needs and behaviour. We can’t wait to […]

Dear IEA Members and supporters, Following consultation with our members and considering the limited use of the excellent resources available through the IEA website (iea.cc), we believe that IEA could benefit from support to improve our communications to our stakeholders including 1) Member Societies and their members, 2) Sustaining Members, 3) other international organisations with […]

IEA webinar: 16 July, 2026, at 15:00 UTC The Technical Committee on Anthropometry Webinar Series Duration: 60 mins, including time for discussion This presentation provides a retrospective overview of the evolution of anthropometry in design engineering over the past five decades. Beginning with the speaker’s experience learning traditional one-dimensional (1D) anthropometry from body dimension tables […]

The IEA Technical Committees (TCs) are seeking to expand their membership and invite new members from federated societies. To facilitate this, we have created a sign-up form that provides an overview of the role of Technical Committees, including their four primary functions. By completing the form, you can express your interest in joining up to […]

The future of aviation and space exploration is defined by human performance. As aerospace systems become increasingly complex, automated, and interconnected, the role of ergonomics and human factors has never been more crucial. We are excited to announce the revival of the Aerospace Technical Committee (TC), and we invite you to become a key member in […]

Following interest expressed in a Technical Committee (TC) focussed on Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Science Technology and Practice (STP) chair (Rosemary Seva) called an inaugural meeting of this new AI-centred TC on January 22. During that first meeting the group chose the title AI and Work and elected TC Chair Karen Jacobs (HFES, USA), and […]

Congress website: IEA 2027 The next International Ergonomics Association Triennial Congress will take place on 23–25 August 2027, hosted by the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF). Join researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders at ExCeL London, a world-class venue with excellent transport links across the capital. Expect inspiring keynotes, cutting-edge sessions, and extensive […]