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
Patrick Scott WelshHuman Performance Innovator | Doctoral Candidate | Behavioral Scientist | Mental Health Champion | Ex Corporate Lab Leader
John KielyAssociate Professor in Performance and Innovation, University of Limerick, Ireland
Pedro EstevesProfessor in Sports Science | Research & Entrepreneurship | Pushing the boundaries of knowledge & innovation in the field of sports
Jasmine LongFIBA Equipment & Venue Centre Senior Associate
Joris De WinterPhd Researcher in AI and Robotics @ VUB | Passionate about Rehabilitation Technology
Thibault FouquaertTeaching assistant & PhD Researcher Sportmanagement UGent. Keen interest in innovation, technology, sports, market research and coaching/teaching.
Erika LutinData Scientist at imec | Brailsports
Simon HelleputtePostdoctoral researcher @GhentUniversity @FWOVlaanderen | PhD in Type 1 Diabetes - CV Health - CGM - Exercise Physiology-Metabolism.
Ine Van CaekenbergheScientific Coordinator @ BOIC | Ass. Professor @ VUB | Sports Biomechanics Consultant
Peter DükingProfessor for Exercise & Training Science at Technical Uni of Braunschweig. Investigating the application of data to individualize training
Matthias GilgienNorwegian School of Sport Sciences / Norwegian Alpine Ski Team / Engadin Health and Innovation Foundation.
Sebastian MayrData scientist at Salzburg Research
Lode GoossensFounded Hylyght; a SaaS platform dedicated to testing and screening. Injury prevention, return to sport, talent ID & development and growth/maturity.
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
Jade Haycraft
David LipmanHealth and Human Performance Specialist | Using Storytelling to Create Impact
