Integrated Performance Conference

Key Information at a Glance

• Early Bird available until 1st of March
• Free access for participants of the Athletic Development Course (May 16–17)
• Top speakers at a world-class training facility

In collaboration with the Puskás Academy, Integrated Performance Training proudly presents the Integrated Performance Conference — a one-day international event dedicated to exploring the future of performance and rehabilitation in elite sport.

Building on the success of previous editions, including the 2025 conference hosted at KU Leuven, this edition brings together leading experts, practitioners, and researchers to share insights on how performance, rehabilitation, and sports science are evolving — and how these developments can be translated into daily practice.

This conference is a joint initiative between Integrated Performance Training and the Puskás Academy, combining academic insight, elite sport experience, and applied performance expertise.

Conference Focus

The Future of Performance & Rehabilitation

Throughout the day, speakers will explore:

• How performance and rehabilitation are increasingly merging

• The future role of data, decision-making, and individualization

• Translating science into high-performance environments

• Combine scientific depth, practical relevance, and applied discussion

• Practical implications for coaches, physiotherapists, and performance staff

Conference Structure

Morning – Plenary Sessions

• 09:00 – Welcome & Reception
  Welcome by Daniel Farkas & Stijn Lintermans
• 09:10 – Damian Harper
  Deceleration: Unlocking New Insights into the Development of Athlete Movement Speed and Injury-Risk Reduction
• 10:00 – Georgios Kakavas
• 10:45 – 11:15 – Coffee Break
• 11:15 – Bram Swinnen
  The Future of Performance & Rehabilitation
• 12:00 – 12:40 – Jo Clubb
  Turning Data into Insights
• 12:45 – 13:00 – Roundtable Discussion
• 13:00 – 14:00 – Lunch Break

Afternoon – Applied Workshops

The afternoon program is fully dedicated to practical and applied workshops.
Participants can choose between parallel sessions, allowing them to focus on topics most relevant to their professional background.

• 14:00 – 14:45 – Workshop Block 1
  (4 parallel workshop sessions)
• 14:45 – 15:00 – Changeover / Break
• 15:00 – 15:45 – Workshop Block 2
  (4 parallel workshop sessions)
• 15:45 – 16:00 – Changeover / Break
• 16:00 – 16:45 – Workshop Block 3
  (4 parallel workshop sessions)
• 16:45 – 18:00 – Closing Reception & Networking

Conference hotel

• Abacus business & wellness hotel
• Promotional code: IntegratedPerformance2026

Why Attend?

• Jointly organized by Integrated Performance Training & Puskás Academy

• Learn from internationally recognized experts

• Gain insight into the future of performance & rehabilitation

• Strong focus on practical application and real-world transfer

• Network with professionals from elite sport, rehab, and performance

• High-level content in an applied, interactive format

Speakers/Topics

• Jo Clubb
• Georgios Kakavas
• Bram Swinnen
• Werner Helsen
• Damian Harper
• Jill Alexander
• Piotr Szumilo
• Karel Vanhulsel
• Julien Liens
• Duncan Boogaard
• Elia Villa
• Mikolaj Stanczak
• Jakub Surmacz
• Stijn Lintermans
• Daniel Farkas
• Michael Almeback