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
Joris De WinterPhd Researcher in AI and Robotics @ VUB | Passionate about Rehabilitation Technology
Simon HelleputtePostdoctoral researcher @GhentUniversity @FWOVlaanderen | PhD in Type 1 Diabetes - CV Health - CGM - Exercise Physiology-Metabolism.
Ben GreenhoughHead of Sports Research at Rezzil
Rachel HybartHuman Performance Lab Research Engineer at Rimkus
Patrick Scott WelshHuman Performance Innovator | Doctoral Candidate | Behavioral Scientist | Mental Health Champion | Ex Corporate Lab Leader
Sam Van RossomRecently retired professional basketball player.
Sam RobertsonDirector at Track Consulting Group (Melbourne)
Stina Lundgren HögbomDirector of Sports Technology and Innovation at Svexa. National team manager for the Swedish Jujutsu Federation.
Ben SmithPerformance, Innovation & Research / BreakAway Data
Wim DeraveMuscle physiology; sport nutrition; leader of the VICTORIS sport research valorization consortium at Ghent University
Tobias ConsmüllerChief Scientific and Scientific Officer at Betterguards Technology
Thibault FouquaertTeaching assistant & PhD Researcher Sportmanagement UGent. Keen interest in innovation, technology, sports, market research and coaching/teaching.
Anne TjønndalProfessor of Sociology of Sport & RESPONSE Leader at Nord University | Vice President of the Norwegian Boxing Federation | Boxing Coach
Jess ZendlerBiomechanist, engineer, researcher. Science-driven sport & health tech, validation, best practices, education, communication, safety.
Wout HardyCo-Founder of TrackBox | MSc Business Engineering: Financial Engineering at the University of Antwerp
Daniel WestmattelmannAssistant Professor at University of Münster & Co-Founder at Veelz
