After a record-breaking edition in 2025, it’s time for another bold step forward! Next Generation Performance Conference returns in 2026 — even larger, more international, and more inspiring than ever before! During last year’s edition, we created the biggest sports event of its kind in Poland: 28 presentations, 27 speakers from around the world, and nearly 300 attendees. For three days, Kraków pulsed with knowledge, passion, and innovation in the fields of athletic performance, sports science, and sports medicine. Looking at the list of confirmed speakers, we are confident that this second edition will become one of the most important industry events in this part of Europe. 📅 Dates: - January 16, 2026 (1:00 PM – 7:00 PM) - January 17, 2026 (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM) - January 18, 2026 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) 📍 Location: Kraków, Poland – Q Hotel Plus, Wygrana 6 Street, directly adjacent to the ICE Congress Centre. https://booking.profitroom.com/details/offer/70790 👥 Participation: On-site capacity: 300 participants (70% of seats already sold) 📝 Registration: We’ve prepared five packages so that everyone can choose the option best suited to their needs and availability: - DIAMOND [Most popular package in the 2025 edition and during presale] – 3 days in-person (Fri–Sun) + online webinars https://bit.ly/ngpc26diamond - GOLD – 2 days in-person (Sat–Sun) + online webinars https://bit.ly/ngpc26gold - SILVER TEAM SPORTS – any 2 selected days https://bit.ly/ngpc26silverteamsports - SILVER – 2 days in-person (Sat–Sun) https://bit.ly/ngpc26silver - BRONZE – 1 selected day (Fri, Sat, or Sun) https://bit.ly/ngpc26bronzefriday https://bit.ly/ngpc26bronzesaturday https://bit.ly/ngpc26bronzesunday - LIVE STREAM https://bit.ly/livestreamngpc2026 💰 Ticket prices: from 799 to 1999 PLN Due to extremely high interest, we strongly encourage early registration. Last year, all tickets were sold out well in advance. 🗒️ Program: Friday, 16/01/2026 - 13:00–13:30 (30 min) Damian Łuniewski (delivered by ASCA) – The Role of Eccentric Training in the Process of Building Speed [PL] - 13:35–14:20 (45 min) Karol Szapel – Pain and Motor Control [PL] - 14:25–15:55 (90 min) PhD Stephen Seiler – What to Know as a Strength Coach Working with Endurance Athletes [ENG] - 16:00–16:45 (45 min) PhD Bartosz Rutowicz – ACL and Arthrofibrosis: Key Interventions in Limitation Prevention [PL] - 16:50–17:35 (45 min) PhD Michał Nowak – How to Discover the True Zone of Maximum Performance? Sprint Analysis of RKS Raków Częstochowa Academy Players – A New Method for Team Sports [PL] - 17:40–18:25 (45 min) PhD Amit Batra – Interval Training: From Science to Practice [PL] - 18:30–19:00 (30 min) Konrad Szczukocki – Handball Performance: Physical Demands of Modern Handball [PL] Saturday, 17/01/2026 - 09:00–10:15 (75 min) PhD Adam Petway – Biomechanical Factors Associated with ACL Tears and Achilles Tendon Ruptures in Professional Basketball [ENG] - 10:20–11:35 (75 min) PhD Stephen Seiler – Mental Models of Endurance Training Physiology and Best Practice [ENG] - 11:35–11:50 (15 min) – Coffee break - 11:50–12:50 (60 min) Marcin Bator & Wojciech Długołęcki – Groin Pain in Athletes: Hip–Pelvis–Lumbar Complex Relationships [PL] - 12:55–13:40 (45 min) Jakub Nowosad – Managing Muscle Injuries in Basketball [PL] - 13:40–14:40 (60 min) – Lunch (sponsor: Hawkin Dynamics & 1080motion - lecture by PhD Ola Eriksrud - Rethinking Resistance: Innovative Applications of Motorized Systems in Training and Rehabilitation) - 14:40–15:25 (45 min) Andreas Bjerregaard – From Inhibition to Activation: How to Manage Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition in ACL Rehab [ENG] - 15:30–16:45 (75 min) PhD Matthew Taberner – Framing Return-to-Sport and Looking towards Performance [ENG] - 16:50–17:35 (45 min) Mateusz Oszust – Individualization of Athletic Preparation in the Polish National Football Team [PL] Sunday, 18/01/2026 - 09:00–10:00 (60 min) Nathan Spencer (delivered by ASCA) – The Illusion of Precision: Rethinking Performance Data in Real-World Environments [ENG] - 10:05–11:20 (75 min) Christian Bosse – Developing the Strongest & Powerful Athletes In the World [ENG] - 11:20–11:35 (15 min) – Coffee break - 11:35–12:50 (75 min) PhD Damian Harper – Developing the Qualities Needed to Decelerate and Brake Rapidly [ENG] - 12:55–13:40 (45 min) Michał Jędrzejczyk – Who Is Really Worth Listening To? Authorities, Successes, and Illusions in Athletic Preparation [PL] - 13:40–14:40 (60 min) – Lunch (sponsor: AthleteSync & ZeroRM) - 14:40–15:25 (45 min) Tomasz Kowalski – Scientific and Performance Research in Coaching Practice [PL] - 15:30–16:15 (45 min) Paweł "Jurand" Jurczyński – High-Frequency Strength Training: Principles of Effective Programming [PL] Online (pre-recorded webinars) - Stanisław Gadziński – Unique Needs of Athletes in Team Work Structure and Their Place in the System [PL] - Łukasz Wicha & Konrad Szczukocki – From Diagnostics to the Field: Practical Use of Endurance Tests in Team Sports (handball example) [PL] - Karol Kruczek – Navigating the Present, Shaping the Future: Strategy in Strength & Conditioning Practice [PL] - Ruben Cabanillas – Long Term Athlete Development: A Model of Strength & Conditioning [ENG] - Julia Balacha – Behind the Scenes of RTS – Real Challenges of Early Rehabilitation: On Cooperation, Mistakes, Expectations, and Reality [PL] - Paweł Chamera – Monitoring and Forecasting the Greatest Injury Risk in Young Athletes: How to Use Adult Height Prediction in Training Practice [PL] - Michał Stawicki – Can the Pursuit of Excellence in the Olympic Motto “Citius, Altius, Fortius” Be the Slogan of “Imperfect Invalids” from the Paralympics? [PL] - Domen Bremec – Longevity in S&C: Building a Career that Lasts: from Coaching to Business [ENG] 🍽️ Catering: On Saturday and Sunday, we will provide unlimited coffee breaks along with a savory and sweet finger food selection. Want to be the first to learn more about our conference? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.appliedsc.com 🤝 Event partners: Hawkin Dynamics, 1080motion, ASCA, AthleteSync, ZeroRM, Race Pace Interested in co-creating this exceptional event as a speaker? Now is the perfect time to get involved! Preparations and the recruitment process are already underway. Official application form: https://bit.ly/applicationseng Next Generation Performance International Conference is much more than a congress. It’s a movement that unites people with a passion for sport, science, and continuous growth. See you in Kraków in January 2026!
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