NEXT GENERATION PERFORMANCE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2027
THE 3RD EDITION powered by hawkin and altis
30–31 JANUARY 2027 | KRAKÓW, POLAND
Join the 3rd edition of NGPC — an international congress for coaches, clinicians, researchers, and performance practitioners. A meeting point for applied science, sports medicine, and physical preparation — designed for deeper conversations and real-world performance decisions.
SPORTS SCIENCE
SPORTS MEDICINE
sub-block FEMALE HEALTH & PERFORMANCE
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
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DATE: 30–31 JANUARY 2027 + pre- and post-conference workshops
VENUE: CKF_13, KRAKÓW, POLAND
FORMAT: EXTENDED LECTURES + practical masterclasses
TICKETS: day pass / weekend / complete / workshop
Nearly 40 international speakers are coming to Kraków for one of Central and Eastern Europe’s leading sports performance and sports medicine events. All in Kraków—one of Europe’s most visited cities—and delivered through a conference format unlike anything you have experienced before.
2027 SPEAKERS LINEUP
A world-class international voices from research, medicine, coaching, and elite performance
— selected for depth, applied relevance, and real-world decision-making.
performance
Stuart McMillan
CEO, Coach
ALTIS, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Speed in Team Sports: What Matters? A Qualitative Approach
Sports Science
PhD Mladen Jovanović
S&C Coach, Data Analyst
Belgrad, Serbia
Skill Acquisition and Problem-led Planning
S&C
Nick Grantham
First Team Lead S&C Coach
Newcastle United FC, UK
Do You Want To Be Last Seasons Team: Keeping Pace with Football's Evolution
Sports Science
Carlos del Barrio Fernández
Head of Sports Science
Atlético de Madrid, ESP
Bridging the Gap between Gym
and Field Testing in Elite Sports
Sports medicine
Dr Mark Gillett
Premier League Chief Medical Officer, Consultant Sports Medicine
Cleveland Clinic London, UK
1) Return-to-Play in Muscle Injuries. Does the Scan Help and Can AI Add Value to Decision Making?
2) Are Modern Sports Medicine Doctors Good Enough? Where Do They Fit into the Multi-disciplinary Team?
Sports Science
PhD Anthony Turner
Professor of Strength and Conditioning and Postgraduate Research Lead
London Sport Institute, Middlesex University, UK
Determining Meaningful Change in Metrics that Matter: Data Analysis When N = 1
Sports Science
Prof Jason Lake
Professor of Strength and Conditioning Biomechanics University of Chichester, UK
Edtith Cowan University, Joondalup, Australia
Beyond the Equations: Deconstructing Mechanical Power for the Strength Coach
Sports Science
PhD André Rebelo
Head of Science and Development Sporting Lisboa CP, PT
Sport Science in Context: Building a High-Performance Environment
at Sporting CP
Sports Science
phD Lance Brooks
Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology
Bridgewater State University, MA, USA
Biomechanics in Practice: Separating Signal from Noise in the Age of AI
Performance
Andreas Behm
Vice President of Performance ALTIS, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Microscopes and Telescopes
S&C
PhD Darragh Connolly
Head of Academy Performance
at Juventus FC, Turin, Italy
Academy Performance Model: Aligning Daily Decisions with Long-Term Player Development
Sports Science
PhD Dimitrije Cabarkapa
Associate Director of the Jayhawk Athletic Performance Laboratory at the University
of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA
Performance Monitoring in Sport: Research Insights, Technological Innovations, and Practical Challenges
S&C
ASCA Lecturer
To Be Announced
Lecture Title: To Be Announced
SPORTS MEDICINE
Prof Kirsty Elliott-Sale
Head of the Centre of Excellence for Women in Sport Institute of Sport, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
Science versus Speculation: The Role of Ovarian Hormones in Women’s Sport
Sports Science
IUSCA Lecturer
To Be Announced
Lecture Title: To Be Announced
Sports Medicine
performance
Sports Medicine
Sports Science
Sports Medicine
Paweł Krótki-borowicki
Piotr Maruszewski
Jakub Surmacz
PhD Jakub Chycki
Dr Urszula Zdanowicz
(Pending Confirmation)
Rehab Lead
Óptimo Sport Medical Center, Estepona, ESP
Trener Kadry Narodowej PZLA
Rehab Performance
Lublin, PL
S&C Coach, Researcher
AWF Katowice, PL
Usyk & Joshua Team
Head of Orthopaedics
Enel-med Hospital, Warsaw, PL
Między Standaryzacją a Indywidualizacją
Przyspieszenie: Czy Naprawdę Wiemy Jak Je Trenować?
Dlaczego Ciągle Szukamy Kolejnej Metody? Od Fascynacji Koncepcjami do Świadomego Myślenia Klinicznego
Lecture Title: To Be Announced
Lecture Title: To Be Announced
engineering
Ivan Batanov
Co-founder of Relay Athletic
Eppstein, GER
Strength & Conditioning in the Era of AI
S&C
Daniel Day
Founder at CRFTD Athlete, USA
The Other 23 Hours: Optimizing the Window Outside of Training
online
Karol kruczek
PhD Candidate and Head of Sports Science Department
Next Generation Performance
Kraków, PL
Searching for Scientific Gaps in Neuromuscular Profiling and Readiness Monitoring
online
PhD Ramsey nijem
To Be Announced
Lecture Title: To Be Announced
Sports Science
To Be Announced
To Be Announced
Lecture Title: To Be Announced
PRE-LAUNCH
JOIN THE PRE-LAUNCH LIST
Join the pre-launch mailing list to receive ticket-release updates, early pricing information, speaker announcements, and priority access to limited practical workshop places before public sale.
From two sold-out editions to an even bigger international stage
Central & Eastern Europe’s leading performance congress
30+ INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS
Selected global voices bringing expertise from elite sport, research, rehabilitation, coaching,
and clinical practice.
LONGER-FORMAT LECTURES
Selected deep-dive sessions running up to 90 minutes — giving speakers more space for context, case examples, advanced reasoning,
and practical takeaways.
full-day Workshops
Additional full-day sessions around the main congress programme, with topics and access details announced progressively.
Networking
Move between Sports Science, Sports Medicine — including Female Health & Performance — and Strength & Conditioning across dedicated thematic rooms.
PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS
AROUND NGPC 2027
Limited-Capacity Sessions
Before and After the Main Congress
NGPC 2027 gives you more than two days of lectures. Add a limited-capacity full-day workshop and turn your congress attendance into a more complete applied coaching experience.
YOUR NGPC 2027 TICKET EARLY BIRD
Date
30–31 Jan 2027
Location
Kraków, Poland
Format
Hybrid Event
Access
500 seats
Venue & Location
A 2,200 m² conference and event venue in Kraków’s Fabryczna City complex, combining modern infrastructure with a distinctive post-industrial setting. For NGPC 2027, it provides the right environment for longer-format lectures, specialist tracks, expo presence and networking — all within one integrated congress setting.
RECOMMENDED HOTEL
Mercure Kraków Fabryczna City
Fabryczna 13, 31-553 Kraków, Poland
The venue and recommended hotel are located within the same Fabryczna City complex, making the congress experience simple to plan.
Between Sessions, Discover Kraków
If you stay longer, use the congress weekend to explore
the places that define Kraków — from the medieval Old Town to Kazimierz, Wawel, riverside walks, and cultural landmarks.
WAWEL ROYAL CASTLE
KAZIMIERZ DISTRICT
WIELICZKA SALT MINE
MAIN MARKET SQUARE
VISTULA BOULEVARDS
KRAKÓW FOOD & CAFÉ CULTURE
Registration Launch
Ticket Sales Open:
September 1, 2026
Secure your spot at the lowest early-bird rate. Join the pre-launch list to receive priority notification and exclusive pricing updates before the public release.
Main Event
Congress Countdown:
January 30, 2027
The 3rd international meeting point for applied science, sports medicine, and elite performance. Mark your calendar for two intensive days in Kraków.
The Space Between
The most important decisions in sport rarely belong to one place.
They happen between science and art.
Between rehabilitation and readiness.
Between preparation and competition.
Between what we know — and what
the athlete needs next.
NGPC 2027 was created for that space.
Official Title Partners
We are proud to build NGPC 2027 alongside Hawkin - one of the most recognisable force plate and performance testing technology brands in the world.
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
Supported by Industry-Leading Brands
It is a privilege to welcome ALTIS into NGPC 2027 - a globally respected coaching and education environment known for its work in speed, movement, and high-performance development.
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THE SPACE BETWEEN
After Two Sold-Out Editions
NGPC 2027 Is Built for Practitioners in the Field
MEET THE 2026 HEADLINERS
[ENG]: PhD Stephen Seiler, PhD Matthew Taberner, Andreas Bjerregaard, PhD Ola Eriksrud, Christian Bosse, Nathan Spencer, PhD Adam Petway, PhD Damian Harper, Domen Bremec, Ruben Cabanillas
[PL]: Damian Łuniewski, Jakub Nowosad, Karol Kruczek, Karol Szapel, Konrad Szczukocki, Marcin Bator, Mateusz Oszust, Michał Jędrzejczyk, Paweł Jurczyński, PhD Bartosz Rutowicz, PhD Michał Nowak, Tomasz Kowalski, Wojciech Długołęcki, Julia Balacha, Łukasz Wicha, Michał Stawicki, Paweł Chamera, Stanisław Gadziński
MEET THE 2025 HEADLINERS
[ENG]: PhD John McMahon, PhD Mike Young, PhD Tomas Mihalik, Drake Berberet, Luis Mesquita, PhD Christopher Thomas, Daniel Barbosa
[PL]: Karol Kruczek, Adam Herman, Bartosz Kiedrowski, Jacek Tyczyński, Jakub Jabłoński, Julia Szczechowicz, Kacper Gregorczyk, Kamil Iwańczyk, Łukasz Filipecki, Maciej Ryszczuk, Marcin Piwnik, Mateusz Kulig, Mateusz Zimoch, Paweł Łydek, PhD Amit Batra, PhD Maciej Biały, Piotr Ciebiera, Przemysław Gaszyński, Wojciech Bańbuła
NGPC 3RD EDITION | CALL FOR SPEAKERS
SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE ON THE GLOBAL PERFORMANCE STAGE
We are seeking practitioners, researchers, and clinicians who operate in 'The Space Between' applied science and elite performance. Join our 2027 faculty in Kraków and contribute to a deeper conversation on sports medicine, S&C, and data-driven decision-making.
THE STORY
BEHIND NGPC
A short founder’s message on how NGPC evolved, why The Space Between became the central idea of this edition, and what kind of room we are building in Kraków.
