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