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
- Lode GoossensFounded Hylyght; a SaaS platform dedicated to testing and screening. Injury prevention, return to sport, talent ID & development and growth/maturity.
- Sam Van RossomRecently retired professional basketball player.
- Warren GregsonDriving strategic performance initiatives in the football industry | Delivering innovation in player development through science & technology
- Inge Van BoxelaerEndocrinologist at AZ St-Lucas Hospital Ghent | President of BSED | Founder of Diabetotech
- Arne JaspersHealth & performance by science & technology. Sport scientist at RBFA, KU Leuven, Raw Stadia.
- 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.
- Steve BarrettDirector of Sport Science and Research Innovation at PlayerMaker
- Matthias GilgienNorwegian School of Sport Sciences / Norwegian Alpine Ski Team / Engadin Health and Innovation Foundation.
- Erika LutinData Scientist at imec | Brailsports
- Stina Lundgren HögbomDirector of Sports Technology and Innovation at Svexa. National team manager for the Swedish Jujutsu Federation.
- Torstein Dalen-LorentsenResearch Manager Health and performance technology @ SINTEF one of Europe’s largest independent research organisation. MSc/PhD in sports medicine
- Patrick Scott WelshHuman Performance Innovator | Doctoral Candidate | Behavioral Scientist | Mental Health Champion | Ex Corporate Lab Leader
- Simon HelleputtePostdoctoral researcher @GhentUniversity @FWOVlaanderen | PhD in Type 1 Diabetes - CV Health - CGM - Exercise Physiology-Metabolism.
- Ellen WangCEO & Founder of SenTech AI BV; Mental Performance Pioneer; Wearable AI Tech Doctor.
- Thibault FouquaertTeaching assistant & PhD Researcher Sportmanagement UGent. Keen interest in innovation, technology, sports, market research and coaching/teaching.