Nordic Football Research Conference 2025

Join us in Reykjavík, Iceland, on May 21-22, 2025, for the second edition of the Nordic Football Research Conference, hosted by Reykjavík University and the Football Association of Iceland.

This prestigious event, held in collaboration with the football associations of Finland, Denmark, Sweden, the Faroe Islands and Norway, will bring together leading experts in Coaching, Performance, Analysis, and Psychology.

With limited spots available, make sure to mark your calendar and secure your place at this exciting conference in beautiful Iceland!

This version is dedicated to research related to helping associations, clubs, and coaches achieve results on the field. The focus is research and applied presentations on coaching, performance, analytics, and sport psychology. We encourage submitting research that might fall outside this scope, with acceptance to be determined by the scientific committee.

Keynote Speakers

We are honoured to welcome two distinguished keynote speakers whose contributions to football—both on and off the pitch—continue to shape the game at the highest level.

Andriy Shevchenko

We are proud to announce Andriy Shevchenko as a keynote speaker at the Nordic Football Research Conference 2025, hosted at Reykjavik University.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers in modern football, Shevchenko had a great playing career with top clubs, including AC Milan and Chelsea, as well as the Ukrainian national team, where he served as captain. He scored over 300 goals throughout his career and was awarded the Ballon d’Or in 2004.

Following his retirement from professional football, Shevchenko transitioned into management, leading the Ukrainian national team and continuing to shape the game from the sidelines. His unique perspective as a world-class player and coach offers valuable insight into the evolving landscape of football performance, leadership, and development.

We are also pleased to share that Shevchenko will participate in a Q&A session during the conference’s opening reception, offering attendees a unique opportunity for direct engagement and informal discussion.

Geir Jordet

We welcome Professor Geir Jordet as a keynote speaker at the Nordic Football Research Conference 2025 at Reykjavik University.

Geir Jordet is a leading international expert in the psychology of football, focusing on decision-making, leadership, and performance under pressure. He is a professor at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, where his research has explored topics such as pre-performance routines, penalty shootouts, and the role of visual perception and body language in elite-level play.

Jordet has worked closely with top football clubs, national teams, and organisations worldwide, translating cutting-edge psychological insights into practical strategies for high performance. His work bridges the gap between science and sport in a way that continues to influence coaching practices and athlete development at the highest level.

Nordic Football Science Conference plan

Registration

• Early bird ISK 36.000 – approx. 260 $  ( Valid until February 15^th)
• Late fee ISK 43.200  - approx 311$     (Valid after February 15^th )

For group bookings larger than 10 participants, please contact us at info@komum.is 

You can book your accommodation through the registration link.

Terms & Conditions – individual bookings

Accommodation

A number of rooms have been pre-booked for Nordic Football conference participants since Reykjavík could be quite crowded during the conference period. We recommend that you submit your hotel booking as early as possible. Bookings are made via the conference registration form.

For further information, please contact KOMUM conferences at info@komum.is

Hotel Information

Here you find detailed information about the hotels.
Note! All prices here include breakfast and all taxes.

Booking information

Full payment is required upon booking via online card payments. 

Abstract

Please check the following dates and the submission guidelines before submitting your abstract.

Abstracts are limited to 400 words (excluding title/authors/affiliations), including references.  Abstracts must not contain figures or tables.  Number references and include the reference number when referring to it in the text of the abstract; for example, (1).  The abstract must include a brief background to the research problem, purpose, methods, main results and concluding statement.

Deadlines

• Abstract submission: January 25th
• Abstract acceptance February 1st
• The deadline for speakers to submit the registration is February 15th

To submit your abstract, please access the Oxford Abstracts here below. If you need more information on how to submit an abstract, please watch this video.

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Things to do in Reykjavik

• Try a relaxing soak in one of the city-heated outdoor swimming pools
• Relax at the Sky Lagoon and enjoy a geothermal bath just minutes from Reykjavík city centre with stunning views of the ocean, mountains, and glaciers.
• Visit the newly constructed Harpa concert hall and be amazed at this outstanding piece of architecture that has attracted visitors from all over the world.
• Try some of Iceland´s famous Hot dogs at Baejarins Bestu (even Bill Clinton could not miss out on trying this)
• Visit Hallgrimskirkja church and take the elevator to the top to check out the panoramic view of downtown Reykjavik.
• Visit Perlan, a landmark building in Reykjavik, where a revolving restaurant has been placed on top of the city's hot water storage tanks. Perlan also provides a breathtaking view of the city if you step out onto the 360-degree balcony.
• Go for a dip in Iceland´s only geothermal heated beach, which is located next to the university.
• Check out the traditional flea market, Kolaportið, which is held every weekend.
• Finally, no trip to Reykjavik can be complete without checking out the unique cafes and culture on offer in downtown Reykjavik.