14th MEDICA MEDICINE + SPORTS CONFERENCE

The international hotspot for the future of sports and health

Program overview

Speakers

Organization & contact

Program overview
Speakers
Organization & contact

The 14th MEDICA MEDICINE + SPORTS CONFERENCE brings together leading experts from sports medicine, science, technology, and related disciplines. The focus is on innovative approaches to prevention and elite sports – from performance medicine diagnostics and personalized training programs to digital health solutions. As an accredited continuing education event, the conference offers high-caliber knowledge, interdisciplinary exchange, and a clear view of the future of the sports and health industry.

AT A GLANCE

Location: Hall 4

Date: 18.+19. November 2026

Price: € 189.00

Language: English

Organised by: Messe Düsseldorf / Navispace GmbH

From 2026, the MEDICA MEDICINE + SPORTS CONFERENCE and the MEDICA SPORTS HUB will be brought together in a unique hotspot where conference participants, industry innovation leaders, exhibitors, and trade visitors can network.

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Key topics

Seven sessions will take place on the main stage – from brain health and longevity to "Exercise is Medicine" to AI-supported performance diagnostics and innovative solutions in the "Shark Tank". Two days full of knowledge, inspiration, and groundbreaking ideas for anyone who wants to rethink sports and health.

Session 1 - Brain health – Optimizing the cognitive dimension in elite sports and a healthier ageing of the brain

Session 2 - Longevity boosters – Deep-diving into the world of nutrition and supplements

Session 3 - Guided innovation tour

Session 4 - Exercise is Medicine – Implementing international best practice

Session 5 - The obesity epidemic – Understanding and addressing challenges

Session 6 - Peak performance – Transforming performance monitoring and diagnostics of elite athletes with an interdisciplinary approach

Session 7 - Shark tank of innovation – New and upcoming solutions for sports and health

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To the program

Some of the speakers at the conference

Dr. Matthias Maurer
Astronaut, ESA

Prof. Dr. Dr. med. Christine Joisten
German Society for Sports Medicine and Prevention

Dr. Lutz Graumann
TIGNUM

Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Isenmann
Department of Neurology, St. Josef Hospital Moers

Prof. Dr. Nadja Schott
Department of Sport Psychology & Human Movement Science, University of Stuttgart

Prof. Thorben Hülsdünker
LUNEX

Prof. Dr. med. Klara Brixius
Institute of Cardiovascular Research and Sport Medicine, German Sport University Cologne

Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. Jürgen Michael Steinacker

Prof. Dr. med. Jürgen Steinacker
Institute for Rehabilitation Research, Ulm University, Institute for Post acute Infectious Diseases, Ulm

Prof. Dr. Mats Börjesson
Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University

Prof. Dr. Yannis Pitsiladis
IOC Medical and Scientific Commission

Dr. med. Jens Hinder
UCI World Team, Lidl Track

Juliane Kupfer
MYOS Sport & Health GmbH

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Partner options

Become part of the activities at MEDICA with the following partner options:

Conference Partner MEDICA MEDICINE + SPORTS CONFERENCE
Platinum Partner MEDICA SPORTS HUB
Gold Partner MEDICA SPORTS HUB
Silver Partner MEDICA SPORTS HUB
Speaking MEDICA SPORTS HUB Stage

Further information and application

Scientific Head of the Program

Prof. Dr. med. Rüdiger Reer
The Secretary General of the German Sports Medicine Association DGSP,
Head of Sports Medicine of Hamburg University, Vice President of EFSMA,
Member of the DGSP, American College of Sports Medicine,
the European College of Sport Science and Hamburg Sports Medicine Association

Organization & contact

Program planning:
Dr. Sonja Sulzmaier
Managing Partner
Phone +49 (0)8152 99886-23
Mobile: +49 (0)172 5656356
s.sulzmaier@navispace.de

Conference organization & partner options:
Anna Feyler
Senior Project and Event Manager
Phone +49 (0)152 02348965
a.feyler@navispace.de

Navispace GmbH
Madeleine Ruoff-Str. 26a
D-82211 Herrsching
Germany
+49 (0)8152 99886-23
www.navispace.de

14th MEDICA MEDICINE + SPORTS CONFERENCE

The international hotspot for the future of sports and health

AT A GLANCE

Key topics

Some of the speakers at the conference

Are you a speaker at MEDICA 2026?

Your presentation. Your banner.

Partner options

Scientific Head of the Program

Organization & contact

MMSC Cooperation Partners

European Federation of Sports Medicine Associations (EFSMA)

Sports Doctors Network (SDN)

Féderation Internationale de Médicine du Sport (FIMS)

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM, Exercise is Medicine)

Exercise is Medicine Europe

German Association for Sports Medicineand Prevention (DGSP)

Deutsche Vereinigung für Sportwissenschaft (DVS)

wir | innovation im spitzensport (WISS)

Wearable Technologies AG

SPORT SPEAKER GmbH

CESAME