Programme of the 21st European Conference on Eye Movements.

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Science

Background:

• The European Conference on Eye Movements (ECEM) was established in the 1980s.
• It serves as a vital interdisciplinary forum for researchers interested in the study of eye movements.
• The conference has been held biennially across various European locations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a historical overview and context for the European Conference on Eye Movements (ECEM).
• To highlight the conference's role in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in eye movement research.
• To announce the rescheduling and format of the 2022 ECEM meeting in Leicester.

Main Methods:

• Historical review of ECEM conference locations and dates.
• Information dissemination regarding the 2022 ECEM meeting.
• Facilitation of access to past ECEM websites.

Main Results:

• ECEM has a long-standing tradition of biennial meetings since its inception.
• The 2021 conference was postponed to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The 2022 ECEM meeting was confirmed as an in-person event in Leicester, UK.

Conclusions:

• ECEM continues to be a significant platform for eye movement research.
• The conference adapts to global challenges, ensuring continued scientific exchange.
• Leicester hosted the ECEM meeting for the third time in the English East Midlands.