Program
October 7-8, 2026
The following sessions will take place during the GSUN’26 Summit on October 7-8, 2026 at German Sport University Cologne. Stay tuned for additional program details.
View the GSUN’26 schedule.
Sessions
Advancing Athlete Rights Accoss the Globe
Athlete Rights in Global Sport: Comparing Governance Models and their Consequences
Balancing Performance Enhancement and Harm Minimisation
Barriers and Facilitators to Teaching and Research Integration of Academic Sport Disciplines with University Sport
Beyond the Pipeline: Rethinking Women's Progression in the Global Coaching Workforce
Building Global Sport Science and Sport Business Talent: Comparing Academic and Experiental Learning Models
Collaborative Innovation in Anti-Doping Across Universities, Accredited Laboratories, and NADOs
Current Challenges and Opportunities in translating Sport Science into Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Developing and Managing Collaborative Partnerships between Academia and Sportswear Industry
Differential Effects of Resistance and Aquatic Exercise on IL-6, CTX, and Osteocalcin in Obese Women
Driving Real Impact: Insights from a Global Program for Female Future Leaders in Football
From Abuse to Action: Adressing Online Hate in Sports
From Evidence to Action: Translating Sport and Physical Activity Research into Policy and Practice in Africa
From Evidence to Impact: Translating Research and Education into Practice in Sport and Health Systems
From Scholarship to Society: Advancing Societal Impact in Sport Academic Departments
Geopolitics and the Governance of Global Sport: Challenges for the Olympic Movement and International Sport Federations
Heat Stress in Para Athletes: Science, Clinical Practice, and Communication at Major Events
International Paralympic Committee Strategic Plan for Research in Para Sport
Interpersonal Violence and Abuse in Sport – Approaches for Transforming sport into a safe environment
Is Sport Science Entering a New Era of Visualisation?
Multidisciplinary Approach to Translating Molecular Signatures of Injury and Repair to Performance in Humans
Play to Change: Sport as a Catalyst for Climate Action
Rethinking Sport Governance
Sport for Health and Development in the Global South: A Rights-based Perspective
Sport Science Accreditation and Regulation: Hurdles and Horizons
The Evolving Challenges of Sport Integrity
Through UNESCO and Beyond: Bridging the Research-Policy Gap in Global Sports
Translating Para Sport Science into Elite Performance
University Sport Science - Bringing more Physical Education into Society
Visual Analytics to Empower Performance and Decision Making in Global Sport
Wearable Technologies in Sport Science: Bridging Innovation, Research, and Practice
Wearables and Edge AI in Aquatic Sports: Translating EU-TRAINS Research into Practice for Swimmers
Who Leads Sport? Introducing LEAD^Sport - The First Leadership Model Built for the Executives Who Run the Business in Sport
Why Sport Science Matters More Than Ever: An Integrative Discipline for Global Challenges