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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the dress code for the conference?
Let’s keep it simple: Dress code: Casual. No need for formalwear — feel comfortable and come as you are.
How do I get from the airport to downtown Oslo?
You can take the RE10, RE11 or R12 train from Oslo Airport (OSL) to Oslo S (central station). The last train departs at 00:24, and the first one runs again at 04:54.

Outside these times, consider using Taxi or Uber.

We recommend downloading the Ruter app to buy your public transport tickets easily.
Do I need to bring cash?
No. Cash is not needed or accepted at FBS2025. Oslo is a largely cash-free city — credit/debit cards and phone payments (like Apple Pay) are accepted almost everywhere, including public transport and small shops.
How do I get around Oslo using public transit?
Public Transit:

For those taking public transit, we strongly recommend downloading the Ruter app for planning your trip and purchasing your tickets. There is currently construction affecting the T-bane (metro) routes, which the app accounts for.

From the Oslo Gardermoen Airport (Oslo lufthavn in the Ruter app), there are 2 options for trains to the city center (Oslo S):

Option 1: The Flytoget Airport Express runs trains every 20 minutes between the airport and Oslo S. The trip takes about 22 minutes. Tickets (~252 NOK / ~21 EUR) must be purchased on the Flytoget app or at the airport kiosk and scanned at the gates. If Oslo S is not your final stop, you'll need an additional Ruter ticket (~44 NOK / ~4 EUR) for local transport.

Option 2: Vy operates inter-city trains from the airport to Oslo S, with less frequent departures. Tickets (~129 NOK / ~11 EUR) can be purchased via the Vy or Ruter app. The Ruter app lets you combine your Vy train and metro travel in a single ticket using the journey planner to select the correct zones.
How do I get to the conference venue?
To travel to the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (also for Olympiatoppen Sportshotel):

Option 1: Take the T-bane (metro) to Sognsvann. The venue is about a 3-minute walk from Sognsvann station (end of line 5). Ensure the train displays “5 Sognsvann.” Due to ongoing construction, a transfer may be needed at Ullevål Stadion. Use the Ruter app for planning and tickets. Ticket checks are random. Inspectors often provide WiFi for ticket display.

Option 2: Take the 25 bus to Kongleveien. From Majorstuen, this is a good alternative due to construction at Majorstuen metro station. The bus ride ends with a ~10-minute walk. Ruter app tickets are valid here too — no need to tap in/out if you have a valid ticket in the app.
Can I park at the conference venue?
By Car:

Free parking is available at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences with advance registration. Additional free parking is available at the nearby Sognsvann lot (~5 min walk).

Address: Sognsveien 220, 0860 Oslo
How can I contact the conference venue?
Contact:

Norwegian School of Sport Sciences Front Desk
📞 +47 23 26 20 00

or 📞 +47 93072671
📧 postmottak@nih.no
Opening hours (summer): 08:00–15:00
Will there be a conference app?
No, there is no dedicated conference app. All important updates and info will be communicated via email and the official website.
Where can I download the digital abstract booklet?
The full abstract supplement for FBS 2025 is available for download here:

📄 Download Full Abstract Booklet (PDF)

Alternatively, you can download abstracts for individual sessions and presenters via our Oral Sessions webpage:

🔍 Browse Oral Session Abstracts
❗ Registration Closed:
We have now reached our maximum capacity of 300 participants.
Thank you for the overwhelming interest in the conference!
We look forward to welcoming all registered attendees.
❗ Poster Printing in Oslo:
Local printing is possible but often expensive and limited—especially during Norway’s holiday season.
We strongly recommend printing your A0 portrait poster before traveling. Textile posters are a great option for easy transport.

📢 Footwear Science – Abstract Issue Now Online!

The supplemental issue of Footwear Science is now available online! This special edition features all abstracts for the upcoming Footwear Biomechanics Group Symposium – offering a sneak peek into the exciting research being presented.

Whether you're attending the conference or simply curious about the latest in footwear biomechanics, we invite you to explore the issue:

Big thanks to guest editors Toni Arndt and Hannah Rice for your hard work on this issue and the conference planning!

Conference Registration

Registration for the conference is now closed, as we have reached the maximum number of participants.

All registration links are now offline. Thank you for the overwhelming interest! We look forward to welcoming all registered attendees.

Presentation Guidelines

🗣️ Oral Presentations

  • Total time per speaker: 10 minutes
    • 7 minutes for the presentation
    • 2 minutes for discussion
    • 1 minute for changeover
  • Slide format: PowerPoint (.pptx), 16:9 aspect ratio
  • Speaker Ready Room: Available prior to your session to test slides

📌 Poster Presentations

  • Poster size: A0 (portrait orientation)
  • Posters will be displayed during the dedicated poster session
  • Please mount your poster prior the session

🚗 Coming by car?

To get free parking at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences during the Footwear Biomechanics Symposium, you must register your vehicle in advance.

Register Your Car Now

Exciting News from the Footwear Biomechanics Symposium 2025!

All abstracts for FBS 2025 have been submitted, and submissions are now officially closed! We are thrilled to welcome researchers, industry professionals, and enthusiasts to the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences in Oslo this July for an inspiring exchange of knowledge and innovation in footwear biomechanics. 🏃‍♂️👟

In addition to groundbreaking research, we’re excited to showcase "Footwear Footprints" by R. Kim Asmussen & Michael J. Asmussen—a remarkable fusion of art and science that explores the intersection of biomechanics and creativity. 🎨👣

Stay tuned for more updates, and we look forward to seeing you in Oslo!

Official Logo Reveal!

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Welcome to FBS 2025!

Dear Delegates,

We are delighted to host the 17th Biennial Footwear Biomechanics Symposium (FBS) and to welcome you to the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences in Oslo, Norway in July 2025. This FBS marks the fifth in-person FBS to take place in Europe, and the first in Scandinavia (sadly*).

After the huge success of the 16th FBS 2023 in Osaka, Japan with over 200 delegates and six invited speakers, we are anticipating another fantastic Footwear Biomechanics Symposium in 2025. Thanks to Natsuki Sato and the Organising Committee of FBS 2023 for their help and guidance in preparation for FBS 2025. *We would also like to thank Stefan Grau for his fantastic organisation of FBS 2021 which was moved online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. His insight has been invaluable to us in our preparations for FBS 2025 so far.

We hope that FBS 2025 will display exciting, novel research across different themes within footwear biomechanics, showcasing science that has implications for diverse groups of individuals. We look forward to receiving your abstracts and to identifying the emerging themes and popular topics of this two-year period since the last submissions.

We are currently working to design a social program that makes the most of Oslo's beautiful surrounding scenery at this time of year, whilst bringing together familiar and new faces. As promised, we plan to offer camping close to the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences as an accommodation option. Watch this space…!

One of our goals is to strive to minimise the environmental damage of FBS 2025 and to consider the sustainability where possible. There is value in being together in person, but we acknowledge that travelling to conferences and accommodating ~200 delegates is environmentally damaging and resource-demanding. We are not going to provide any physical souvenirs from the symposium but encourage you to reuse any merchandise from previous FBS events. Let's see what you have stored away!

We look forward to seeing in July 2025.

Signaure Rice and Arndt

Hannah Rice and Toni Arndt, Chairs of FBS 2025.

Hannah Rice Toni Arndt

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