As the event is focused on science based sports tech innovation, we were happy to welcome a variety of speakers and panelists coming from academia, industry and field practice during Summit 2024.
Summit 2022 Speakers
Joeri TulkensPhD in Health Sciences | Co-Founder IntelliProve
Arne JaspersHealth & performance by science & technology. Sport scientist at RBFA, KU Leuven, Raw Stadia.
Jess ZendlerBiomechanist, engineer, researcher. Science-driven sport & health tech, validation, best practices, education, communication, safety.
Ine Van CaekenbergheScientific Coordinator @ BOIC | Ass. Professor @ VUB | Sports Biomechanics Consultant
Simon LaugsandCEO ABEL Technologies AS
Kristof De MeyPhD in sports physical therapy at Ghent University and Sports Technology, Innovation & Business Developer at the same institution since 2013.
Erika LutinData Scientist at imec | Brailsports
Jasmine LongFIBA Equipment & Venue Centre Senior Associate
Wouter TimmermanPhD Student @ Edith Cowan University. Former Belgian international junior triathlete with a passion for endurance sports & their underpinning science.
Joris De WinterPhd Researcher in AI and Robotics @ VUB | Passionate about Rehabilitation Technology
Patrick Scott WelshHuman Performance Innovator | Doctoral Candidate | Behavioral Scientist | Mental Health Champion | Ex Corporate Lab Leader
Matthias GilgienNorwegian School of Sport Sciences / Norwegian Alpine Ski Team / Engadin Health and Innovation Foundation.
Anne TjønndalProfessor of Sociology of Sport & RESPONSE Leader at Nord University | Vice President of the Norwegian Boxing Federation | Boxing Coach
Jade HaycraftSenior Research Fellow at Victoria University (Melbourne)
Ismael Fernández CuevasMBA and PhD in Sport Sciences. I turned my PhD topic in a company called ThermoHuman. We use infrared thermography to prevent and monitor injuries
Inge Van BoxelaerEndocrinologist at AZ St-Lucas Hospital Ghent | President of BSED | Founder of Diabetotech
