As the event is focused on science based sports tech innovation, we are happy to welcome a variety of speakers and panelists coming from academia, industry and field practice.
Summit Speakers
- Steve BarrettDirector of Sport Science and Research Innovation at PlayerMaker
- Yannick LambrichtsHead of Performance at Raw Stadia | UEFA A Coach
- Lode GoossensFounded Hylyght; a SaaS platform dedicated to testing and screening. Injury prevention, return to sport, talent ID & development and growth/maturity.
- Erika LutinData Scientist at imec | Brailsports
- Ben SmithPerformance, Innovation & Research / BreakAway Data
- Inge Van BoxelaerEndocrinologist at AZ St-Lucas Hospital Ghent | President of BSED | Founder of Diabetotech
- Kristof De MeyPhD in sports physical therapy at Ghent University and Sports Technology, Innovation & Business Developer at the same institution since 2013.
- Ellen WangCEO & Founder of SenTech AI BV; Mental Performance Pioneer; Wearable AI Tech Doctor.
- Simon HelleputtePostdoctoral researcher @GhentUniversity @FWOVlaanderen | PhD in Type 1 Diabetes - CV Health - CGM - Exercise Physiology-Metabolism.
- Patrick Scott WelshHuman Performance Innovator | Doctoral Candidate | Behavioral Scientist | Mental Health Champion | Ex Corporate Lab Leader
- Cheri BradishLoretta Rogers Research Chair in Sport Marketing at Toronto Metropolitan University
- Tiago MalaquiasData Scientist at Al Qadsiah FC
- Kieran CollinsResearch Scientist | Applied Exercise Physiology | Academic | Interested in Performance and Data.
- Steven VerstocktProfessor - Research lead at Ghent University, IDLab. Machine Learning / Image recognition / AI & Sports / AI & Mobility.
- Jasmine LongFIBA Equipment & Venue Centre Senior Associate
- Torstein Dalen-LorentsenResearch Manager Health and performance technology @ SINTEF one of Europe’s largest independent research organisation. MSc/PhD in sports medicine