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
Kristof De MeyPhD in sports physical therapy at Ghent University and Sports Technology, Innovation & Business Developer at the same institution since 2013.
Daniel WestmattelmannAssistant Professor at University of Münster & Co-Founder at Veelz
John KielyAssociate Professor in Performance and Innovation, University of Limerick, Ireland
Wouter TimmermanPhD Student @ Edith Cowan University. Former Belgian international junior triathlete with a passion for endurance sports & their underpinning science.
Steven VerstocktProfessor - Research lead at Ghent University, IDLab. Machine Learning / Image recognition / AI & Sports / AI & Mobility.
Steve BarrettDirector of Sport Science and Research Innovation at PlayerMaker
Jade HaycraftSenior Research Fellow at Victoria University (Melbourne)
Patrick Scott WelshHuman Performance Innovator | Doctoral Candidate | Behavioral Scientist | Mental Health Champion | Ex Corporate Lab Leader
Yannick LambrichtsHead of Performance at Raw Stadia | UEFA A Coach
Ben SmithPerformance, Innovation & Research / BreakAway Data
Erika LutinData Scientist at imec | Brailsports
Matthias GilgienNorwegian School of Sport Sciences / Norwegian Alpine Ski Team / Engadin Health and Innovation Foundation.
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
Hans ConstandtCEO at FAQIR Institute. Passionate Tech Entrepreneur who believes in #DataSavesLives.
David LipmanHealth and Human Performance Specialist | Using Storytelling to Create Impact
Sam Van RossomRecently retired professional basketball player.
