About the Summit
GSUN‘25 Summit
Hosted by the University of Queensland
Brisbane, Australia
September 11-12, 2025
Harnessing the Power of Sport for Innovation
Education and Policy / Sports Technology / Human Performance / Environment and Sustainability
Join us at the elegant Stamford Plaza, nestled on the banks of the Brisbane River, for two days of ground-breaking discussions, collaboration, and innovation — happening on Thursday 11 September to Friday 12 September 2025.
The GSUN ’25 Summit will bring together international academic experts from around the globe in sports science, engineering, technology and human performance, sports business, humanities, law, journalism and more with industry, sports leagues and federations, and members of the media for a two-day interactive summit focused on harnessing the power of sport for innovation.
The unique solution-orientated experience includes:
Facilitated session designed to engage all participants
2 Plenary Sessions
Panels made up of at least two university representatives from at least 2 different institutions, at least one external stakeholder and a moderator from another category
Networking opportunities
1-year membership in the Global Sport University Network
But wait - the excitement begins early! Don’t miss the exclusive pre-Summit activities for GSUN ’25 delegates on Tuesday, September 9 and Wednesday, September 10, 2025. These optional events are your chance to connect, explore, and experience the energy of GSUN ’25 before the main event begins.
Early Bird 2-day registration includes:
Two-day GSUN ’25 Summit registration including Delegate Dinner at La Boca (Thursday, September 11, 2025)
Opportunity to attend the Queensland Academy of Sport Research and Innovation High Performance Summit (Tuesday, September 9, 2025) – complimentary registration for GSUN ’25 Early Birds!
Exclusive guided tours of The University of Queensland St Lucia campus and facilities (Wednesday, September 10, 2025)
Discounted conference accommodation rates at the Stamford Plaza. (Booking information will be forwarded in Summit registration confirmation email - subject to availability)
Registration Information
Registration includes:
2 full days
2 lunches
1 dinner
1 year membership in Global Sport University Network
GSUN is committed to inclusivity and diversity. Recognizing the financial constraints that may hinder participation, GSUN offers subsidized tickets to full-time PhD students and delegates from institutions based in low and middle-income countries.
The initiative is designed to ensure that everyone, regardless of their financial situation, has an opportunity to benefit from the knowledge-sharing, research generations and networking offered by GSUN. Check your eligibility for subsidized tickets.
Steering Committee
Jo Maher
Loughborough University
Bill Sheel
University of British Columbia
Tobias Vogt
German Sport University Cologne
Swarup Mukherjee
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
John Cairney
University of Queensland
Timothy Carroll
Chair, University of Queensland
Call For Panels:
In addition to plenary speakers and networking sessions, the summit features panel discussions, with panels made up of a minimum of:
At least 2 academics or researchers from different institutions
At least 1 external stakeholder (athlete, industry, government, league, federation, etc.)
Moderator representing an additional stakeholder group
Please submit your panel suggestion for the steering committee to review. All proposals submitted by May 15, 2025, will be considered and will receive a response from the committee in June.
Past Summit Locations
2024 University of Oregon (Inaugural Summit)
Attendees representing 21 countries and 50 institutions gathered to discuss Inclusivity in Sport Performance.
GSUN’24 Session Summaries and Photos