Keynote Speakers

Prof. MICHAL WILK, PhD

University, Institution: Institute of Sports Science, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Katowice, Poland. Head of the Sports Training Facility

Specialization, scope of scientific or sport area: Sports science, strength and power trening, sport performance, movement tempo, blood flow restriction

Science, sports and practical experience: expert in strength and power training. Author of over 100 scientific papers in the field of sports science. World Champion in bench press and multiple medalist of the World and European Championships in powerlifting. Physical performance coach in the national teams: Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined, Alpine Skiing, Speed Skating, Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, football, Plus men’s volleyball league, Orlen women’s volleyball league and many others.

Scientific/sports career: Department of Sports Theory. The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Poland form 2005 to present. Faculty of Physical Education and Sport. Charles University in Praha, Czech Republic, Researcher 2022 to present. Academy of Physical Education and Sport in Gdańsk, Poland. Researcher 2021 to present

Email: m.wilk@awf.katowice.pl

Prof. MIRAN KONDRIČ, PhD

University, Institution: Department of Racketsports, Faculty of Sport, Miran Kondrič University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Specialization, scope of scientific or sport area: sports science, racketsports, table tennis

Science, sports and practical experience: Chair of the ITTF Sports Science and Medical Committe (2013-2024), physical preparation coach, head coach of University of Ljubljana TT team, head of education at Slovenian TT association, associated editor of International Journal of Racket Sports Science, editor of Proceedings books from the ITTF Sports Science Congresses

Scientific/sports career: Professor (Full) at University of Ljubljana; ITTF (1997 – 2024)

Email: miran.kondric@fsp.uni-lj.si

Prof. STEPHANE MANDIGOUT, PhD

University, Institution: University of Limoges, France

Specialization, scope of scientific or sport area: Disabilities, Older people, Technology, Physical activity

Science, sports and practical experience: Exercise Physiology, cardiovascular and metabolic adaptation to exercise. Intervention and rehabilitation at home.

Scientific/sports career: PhD Professor at Limoges University. Director of the Research Team HAVAE

Email: stephane.mandigout@unilim.fr

POEITI ABI SAAB, MSc

University, Institution: University of Limoges, Faculty of Science and Technology, Doctoral School of Biology, Chemistry, Health, HAVAE laboratory

Specialization, scope of scientific or sport area: Neurorehabilitation science, Cognitive science, Rehabilitation science

Science, sports and practical experience: Evaluate the usability, acceptability and effectiveness of an artificial intelligence-based rehabilitation tool in post-stroke patients at home (AISN project)

Scientific/sports career: PhD student at University of Limoges, Faculty of Science and Technology, Doctoral School of Biology, Chemistry, Health, HAVAE laboratory (2024-2026)

Email: poeiti.abi-saab@etu.unilim.fr

NIKOLA JEVTIĆ , MSc, PhD Candidate

University, Institution: Clinic ScolioCenter Novi Sad, Serbia

Specialization, scope of scientific or sport area: physical therapy, idiopathic scoliosis

Science, sports and practical experience: physiotherapist, Senior Schroth Instructor, International Instructor ISST Schroth

Scientific/sports career: MSc, PhD Candidate, Vice President International Schroth 3d Scoliosis Therapy (ISST)

Email: njevticns@gmail.com

GOGA IOAN BOGDAN, PhD

University, Institution: Physiotherapy Center ”Therapy for Movement”, București

Specialization, scope of scientific or sport area: physical therapy, idiopathic scoliosis

Science, sports and practical experience: clinical experience in many hospitals. physiotherapist, OMTRO trainer, O.M.T. specialist and trainer, Vojta adult therapist (2015), Schroth therapist (2019)

Scientific/sports career: PhD, university assistant in the graduate faculty (2017 – 2022) and associate professor (2022 – present).

Email: bogdan.goga@ymail.com

Assoc. prof. ADINA GEAMBAȘU, MSc, PhD

University, Institution: Department of Special Motor Skills and Motor Reeducation- Physical Therapy Faculty- National University of Physical Education and Sport, Bucharest, Romania

Specialization, scope of scientific or sport area: health science, sport recovery, physical therapy, motor behavior, human balance, nutritional education, prevention, research

Science, sports and practical experience: training monitoring and scientific support in prevention and treatment of different pathologies of the human body

Scientific/sports career: PhD Conferentiar at Physical Therapy Faculty- National University of Physical Education and Sport, Bucharest, Romania (1999-2024). Manager of the Health Workshop A. P. G. SRL – practical activities and courses in the field of health and sports, seminars and outdoor health camps (2017-2024)

Email: adina.p.geambasu@gmail.com