Centro Congressi Veronafiere, Verona / 23/25 October 2026
BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING AND PHYSICAL THERAPY
93 tickets remaining.
Don’t miss it! Only a little time left
We will talk about
Training, innovation, performance.
The 10th NSCA Global Conference is the event that connects the best professionals to build the future of athletic training and physical therapy.
The 10th NSCA Global Conference is the flagship event for strength & conditioning and physiotherapy professionals who want to continue growing, staying up to date, and improving their skills.
Two days of high-level education with national and international speakers to explore how strength & conditioning and physiotherapy can integrate to guide the athlete toward their full potential — enhancing performance, preventing injuries, and strengthening collaboration between the two professions.
During the sessions, leading experts in the field will share cutting-edge strategies, methodologies, and perspectives, providing practical tools that can be applied immediately both on the field and in the clinic.
Taking part means growing as a professional, expanding your expertise, and becoming part of an international network of colleagues and innovators.
A single experience, two worlds coming together: strength & conditioning and physioterapy, united to enhance the synergy between performance and rehabilitation.
The event will be held entirely in english, but selected practical sessions will be also available in Italian. Additionally, a simultaneous translation service will be available in the auditorium to support all the attendees who requires it.
Partners
Info per i partecipanti
The conference is aimed at
The conference is aimed at strength & conditioning coaches, physiotherapists, university students, personal trainers, and sports enthusiasts who wish to integrate their skills, deepen the most up-to-date scientific knowledge, and develop a multidisciplinary perspective — bringing their profession to the next level through the dialogue between strength & conditioning and physiotherapy.
Number of participants
The Conference is limited to a maximum of 600 participants.
Participants will be able to move freely between the different training rooms, without any access restrictions or reservations. This format encourages a dynamic and personalized experience, allowing everyone to build their own learning path based on their interests.
Each room will be dedicated to a specific theme, offering the possibility to enter and exit sessions freely, thus promoting dialogue, idea sharing, and networking among participants.
Location
Info per i partecipanti
Participation Options
In person:
At the Verona Fiere Convention Center, with full access to all activities.
Online:
Access to recorded sessions will be granted exclusively to active conference participants and only to the content included in the ticket they purchased
Final Certificate
The event will allow you to receive the NSCA 2.0 CEU certificate.
If you are a physiotherapist, some activities within the conference will be eligible for ECM credits.
Check the brochure to find out which ones.
Language
The event will be held entirely in English, but some selected practical sessions will also be available in Italian.
Additionally, a simultaneous translation service will be available in the Auditorium to support all attendees.
Get your ticket now
Student Ticket
Student admission*
to the Conference
price
197,00 €
include
- Access to the conference sessions and workshops on October 24–25
- Access to video recordings
- Access to extra video content recorded by NSCA affiliates from around the world
- Reserved seat in the auditorium for all main sessions
- Welcome Bag
- Event T-shirt
* You will be required to provide a document proving your current enrollment in an academic program. Please note that event recordings are not included and must be purchased separately at a later time.
Premium Ticket
Access to the Conference
and video recordings
price
247,00 €
include
- Access to the conference sessions and workshops on October 24–25
- Access to the auditorium video recordings (10 hours)
- Access to extra video content recorded by NSCA affiliates from around the world
- Reserved seat in the auditorium for all main sessions
- Welcome Bag
- Event T-shirt
Executive Ticket
Full access
to the Conference
price
297,00 €
include
- Access to the conference sessions and workshops on October 24–25
- Access to the complete video recordings of all lectures and presentations, with translation, including those held in the auditorium and in the Salieri and Vivaldi rooms (40+ hours)
- Access to extra video content recorded by NSCA affiliates from around the world
- Reserved seat in the auditorium for all main sessions
- Welcome Bag
- Event T-shirt
Visitor Ticket
price
14,99 €
include
- Access to the congress center is limited exclusively to the exhibition area and the bar area.
The recorded content is training material reserved for conference participants.
It will be made available as an exclusive benefit for those attending the event in person and who have purchased a package that includes it.
In the case of documented inability to attend, the organization reserves the right to provide access to the recordings.
Optional add-ons
To ensure maximum flexibility, holders of Standard, Premium, and Executive tickets may individually purchase the following additional services:
Access to the Pre-Conference on October 23, 2026: €60 (max 150 seats)
Official Saturday Dinner: €59 (max 150 seats)
T-shirt: €25
Hoodie: €39
Simultaneous translation in the auditorium only: €40
NSCA Strength and Conditioning Manual: €49 (in pre-ordine)
NSCA Personal Trainer Manual: €49 (in pre-ordine)
Lunch Box (3 days): €60 (2 days): €40 – Includes one lunch per day (Friday: pasta salad with tomatoes, mozzarella, and olives; Saturday: couscous with saffron and crunchy vegetables; Sunday: red rice with tuna and cherry tomatoes) + Taralli + Seasonal fruit + Energy bar + 0.5 L bottle of water + Salone Margherita coffee voucher
Brochure
*Speakers and schedule are subject to change.
We recommend downloading them month by month to stay up to date
PRE-CONFERENCE
Friday, October 23rd, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM - Verona Fiere Conference Center
Pre-Conference Event (150 seats)
Squillante
Morin
Maestroni
Turner
Participating in this pre-conference event grants 6 ECM credits and 1.0 NSCA CEU.
The pre-conference event is designed as an advanced training day dedicated to the analysis and application of the latest methods for assessing and training strength and speed, with the goal of providing participants with practical, up-to-date, and scientifically validated tools.
During the morning session (9:00–12:30), led by instructors Antonio Squillante and Jean-Benoit Morin, participants will explore the principles of Velocity-Based Training (VBT) and force–velocity (F–V) profiling applied to strength training and acceleration-speed development. Through practical demonstrations and case studies, the use of measurement tools—such as linear position transducers and motion analysis systems—will be illustrated to build individualized profiles and translate them into targeted training programs.
The afternoon session (14:00–17:30), conducted by Luca Maestroni and Anthony Turner, will focus on force–time (F–T) profiling and its application in evaluating neuromuscular capacities, rehabilitation, and return to sport. The relationship between movement laws and key performance indicators will be explored, with particular attention to reactive strength, rate of force development (RFD), and propulsion. Practical examples will be presented on both healthy athletes and individuals recovering from ACL reconstruction, with discussion on using data to guide decision-making in the return-to-play process.
The entire day will alternate between theoretical content and on-field practical sessions, providing participants with skills that can be immediately transferred to sports performance and rehabilitation practice.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the relationships between strength, speed, and athletic performance;
- Apply the principles of Velocity-Based Training in training program design;
- Analyze and interpret force–velocity and force–time profiles in different sport contexts;
- Use objective data and reliable metrics to guide decisions on performance, load, and recovery;
- Integrate testing, training, and continuous monitoring into a sustainable and personalized performance model;
- Evaluate the effectiveness of strength and power programs also within rehabilitation and return-to-play settings
The Program
The event will be held entirely in English, but some selected practical sessions will also be available in Italian.
Additionally, a simultaneous translation service will be available in the Auditorium to support all attendees.
VERONA FIERE CONFERENCE CENTER
9:00-12:30
ANTONIO SQUILLANTE & JEAN-BENOÎT MORIN
Chasing Speed:
From the Rack to the Track - The science of testing and training for speed
14:00 - 17:30
LUCA MAESTRONI & ANTHONY TURNER
The Mechanics Behind the Metrics:
Understanding Movement and Force - Time Profiles in Testing healthy and ACL reconstructed athletes
RICCARDO VILLA & BOYD EPLEY
Introduction
LUCA MEASTRONI
Hierarchy of physical qualities necessary to achieve complete ballistic performance after ACL reconstruction
FRANCESCO BETTARIGA
Exercise Medicine in Oncology: From Muscle Signalling to Tumour Biology
RHODRY LLOYD
Long-term athletic development: leanings from 20 years of science and practice
JEAN BENOIT MORIN
Individual Sprint Biomechanics to help better manage hamstring injuries
NICOLA MAFFIULETTI
Rate of force development reloaded
MARTINO FRANCHI
Muscle and Tendon adaptations to Eccentric Exercise from molecules to function: the positives of negatives
ANTHONY TURNER
Reverse-Engineering Agility: A Phasic and Systems-Based Approach to Athletic Preparation
Strength and Conditioning
SCIENTIFIC PANNEL "SPEED TRAINING"
JOHAN LAHTI
The science of testing and training the hamstrings for Acceleration, Maximal Velocity, and Deceleration
MARCO AIRALE
From the Treatment room to the Track: Building robust sprinters
MATTEO ARTINA
TBD
ANDREA MONTE
Strong Muscles, Stiff Tendons: Unlocking the Secrets Behind Rapid Force Production and Sprint Performance
IVANA BANICEVIC - NSCA UAE
Beyond the MRI: Neuro-Mechanical Recalibration and Functional Resilience in Non-Surgical Meniscal Returns-to-Play
SCIENTIFIC PANNEL "STRENGTH TRAINING"
JAVIER PENA
A practical framework for priming strategies in team sports
ANTONIO SQUILLANTE
Velocity Based Training: How science turns into practice
PAUL COMFORT
Titolo TBD
FRANCESCO CUZZOLIN
Titolo TBD
ANTONIO SQUILLANTE
Understanding Power: Testing, training, and tracking
Fisioterapia
SCIENTIFIC PANNEL HAMSTRINGS
LUCA VERGANI
Myth and facts about hamstring injuries, from inciting event to return to play
DAVIDE LAMA
Rehabilitation of hamstring injuries in professional football players
LUIS SUAREZ ARRONES
Hamstring injury-prevention in professional football: real World insights
MASSIMO ZANOVELLO
When the Hamstring Fails: Practical Insights into High-Grade Injuries
DR. FUMIAKI ONISHI AND DR. YUKI IGUCHI - NSCA JAPAN
Monitoring by GPS and Strength & Conditioning
SCIENTIFIC PANNEL KNEE INJURY
ALESSANDRO COMPAGNIN
Optimising the testing and recovery process post-ACLR
NICHOLAS MIRAGLIA
Bridging the gap: translating neuromuscular qualities into functional readiness after ACL reconstruction
FILIPPO PICININI
Late-Stage Rehabilitation & Return to Play in ACL injuries: from On-Field Rehabilitation to Return to Competition
ROBERTO RICUPITO
Oh my quad! What happened to the muscle? Recovery strategies in early phase against arthrogenic muscle inhibition post ACLR
APURVA MATHANKAR - NSCA INDIA
Rotational power- hidden secret of injury prevention
IAN JEFFREYS
Introduzione
PAUL COMFORT
Power - What are we really aiming to assess and develop
BRENT ALVAR
Dose-Response of Resistance Training - A Historical Perspective
ALAN MCCALL
Understanding Power: Testing, training, and tracking
TECHNOGYM
TBD
RALF IWAN - HYROX
From Fitness Racing to Global Sport: How Science and Coaching Education Are Shaping HYROX
ANTONIO PAOLI
Fasting and ketogenic diet for muscle's health and performance
MICROGATE
TBD
Strength and Conditioning
SCIENTIFIC PANNEL SPORT SCIENCE
FRANCESCO AIELLO
From pillow to podium: the state-of-the-art in athlete performance & recovery
AGOSTINO TIBAUDI
Our data usage strategy in congested fixture periods
CARLOS DEL BARRIO
Titolo TBD
ANTONIO GUALTIERI
Football Monitoring through a Synthetic Index without Loss of Information
SAMUELE MARCORA
Mental Fatigue and Sport Performance
SCIENTIFIC PANNEL ENDURANCE TRAINING
LUCA FILIPAS
Physiological determinants of performance in endurance sports and methodological principles of training in cycling and running
LUCA FESTA
Testing and training methodology in cycling
ANDREA MELONI
Testing and training methodology in running
ELISA PASTORIO
Gender differences in the training methodology of endurance sports
JAY DAWES
A Practical Framework for Developing Speed and Agility
Fisioterapia
SCIENTIFIC PANNEL GISS SPORT
FRANCESCO ORLANDO
Injury Surveillance in Elite Female Football
LISA COSI
REDs in Sport
ELENA BETTEGA
Sport in Different Ages of Life in the Italian Context
GIACOMO RADICI
The Grey Zone: Physiotherapists in the On-Field Transition to Performance
MAURIZIO FANCHINI
Monitoring of training load: theoretical and practical aspects
SCIENTIFIC GROIN PAIN - FOOT COMPLEX
MARCO CANDILORO
Adult acquired flat foot: foot strengthening strategies
LUCA TURONE
Rethinking Ankle Sprain - A Sensorimotor Roadmap from Injury to Performance
FEDERICO BISTROT
Titolo TBD
MARCO CATTANEO
Clinical Relevance of Femoroacetabular Impingement in Athletes: How Concerned Should We Be?
PIERS PLOWSMAN - HYROX
Integrating S&C with Skill Acquisition for HYROX Racing
All informations about the 10th NSCA Global Conference
are available in the brochure.
*Speakers and schedule are subject to change; we recommend downloading them month by month to stay up to date
The event will be accredited by NSCA
for 2.0 CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
GLOBAL CONFERENCE
Keynote e Main Speaker
Discover our keynote and main speakers: a selection of internationally and nationally renowned experts who will present in the auditorium, sharing the latest evidence, methodologies, and insights in the fields of performance and rehabilitation.
The list of speakers is being updated: additional instructors and speakers will be announced soon.
Paul
Comfort
Keynote Speaker
Luca
Maestroni
Keynote Speaker
Boyd
Epley
Maurizio
Fanchini
Jim
Ferris
Martino
Franchi
Ian
Jeffreys
Rhodri
Lloyd
Nicola A.
Maffiuletti
Samuele
Marcora
Alan
McCall
Jean-Benoît
Morin
Antonio
Paoli
Antonio
Squillante
Anthony
Turner
Brent
Alvar
GLOBAL CONFERENCE
Speakers
Discover our speakers: a selection of internationally and nationally renowned experts who will lead practical sessions and thematic deep dives, fostering hands-on learning and professional exchange.
The list of speakers is being updated: additional instructors and speakers will be announced soon.
Francesco
Aiello
Marco
Airale
Elena
Bettega
Federico
Bristot
Marco
Cattaneo
Alessandro
Compagnin
Lisa
Cosi
Francesco
Cuzzolin
Carlos
Del Barrio
Luca
Festa
Luca
Filipas
Johan
Lahti
Andrea
Meloni
Nicholas
Miraglia
Andrea
Monte
Francesco
Orlando
Elisa
Pastorio
Javier
Pena
Filippo
Picinini
Giacomo
Radici
Roberto
Ricupito
Romain
Tourillon
Luca
Turone
Luca
Vergani
Massimo
Zanovello
Luis Suarez Arrones
Davide
Lama
Apurva
Mathankar
Ivana Banicevic
Jay Dawes
Partner hotels
Crowne Plaza Hotel
To take advantage of the discount, contact:
sales@crowneplazaverona.com
Hotel San Marco
5% discount code by
entering “PAYANINI25”
CALL FOR ABSTRACT
Take part in the Call for Abstracts of the 10th NSCA Global Conference and compete for the Young Investigator Award.
The three strongest abstracts submitted to the conference will be invited for consideration for publication in the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research (JSCR), the official research journal of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. In addition, the top-ranked abstract will receive the prestigious Young Investigator Award, recognizing outstanding scientific quality, innovation, and impact.
The award recipient will be formally recognized during the Saturday evening dinner, providing a unique platform for visibility and professional recognition among peers and leaders in the field. This initiative is designed to highlight exceptional research and support the next generation of scholars.
We strongly encourage early-career researchers and doctoral students to submit their best work and take advantage of this opportunity to elevate their research profile.
Additional details regarding selection criteria and timelines will be announced soon. We look forward to celebrating excellence in sport science research with you!
Pre-ordine
Pre-order the official conference merchandise
(Images for illustrative purposes only: the actual product may show slight differences in material or shape.)
During checkout, you will have the option to pre-order the official conference T-shirt and hoodie.
How does it work?
- Select the products you wish to pre-order during checkout.
- You will then receive a separate email to indicate your size.
- Pickup will take place exclusively on the day of the event, October 24th, 2026.
Pre-ordering guarantees product availability and allows you to receive it directly on-site.
Pre-ordine
Pre-order the official NSCA books
Manuale di condizionamento fisico e di allenamento della forza.
Seconda edizione
Il manuale del personal trainer NSCA
During checkout, you will be able to purchase an exclusive bundle that includes the conference ticket and two NSCA books (the books are in Italian).
How does it work?
- Select the bundle with the book when purchasing your ticket.
- The book is included in the bundle price and will be shipped directly by Calzetti & Mariucci.
- After purchase, you will receive a separate email to provide your shipping details.
The bundle is an exclusive opportunity to obtain the book together with conference access in a single solution.
ARE YOU A GROUP OR REPRESENTING A COMPANY?
We offer the possibility to purchase multiple tickets for teams, organizations, or institutions wishing to attend with several participants.
To receive information about registration procedures and the conditions reserved for groups, contact us.
Our staff will be happy to assist you with the dedicated booking and invoicing process.
How to register
After the payment of the fee, a confirmation email will be sent.
You will then receive all information regarding the conference, including tips, directions, and discounts for accommodation options.
Prices
Full Ticket Prices:
Student Ticket: 197 €
Premium Ticket: 247 €
Executive Ticket: 297 €
Become a Sponsor, Partner, or Exhibitor at the 10th NSCA Global Conference 2026
Now in its tenth edition, the NSCA Global Conference represents a key event for companies, professionals, and institutions in the fields of strength and conditioning and physiotherapy.
Companies and organizations interested in participating as Sponsors, Partners, or Exhibitors are invited to contact us to receive further information about collaboration opportunities and the exhibition area.
In addition, you can download the informational PDF dedicated to exhibitor participation options and the available packages.
FAQ’s
Yes. Group registration is available for teams, companies or institutions wishing to register multiple participants. In these cases, special arrangements for invoicing and registration can be requested.
Yes. The organisation accepts applications from qualified and motivated professionals who wish to contribute as speakers. Applicants must complete the dedicated proposal form, providing their profile, topic and the value their contribution would add. All proposals will be evaluated by the scientific committee.
Three ticket categories are available:
Student Ticket — €197.00
Premium Ticket — €247.00
Executive Ticket — €297.00
Additional paid add-ons are available, such as the Pre-Conference, apericena, simultaneous translation, merchandise and manuals.
The majority of the event will be held in English. Selected practical sessions will also be available in Italian, and simultaneous English-to-Italian translation will be provided in the Auditorium to support Italian participants.
No, an online participation option is not available. However, access to lesson recordings is offered to attendees who purchase a package that includes them.
Participants will receive 2.0 CEUs recognized by NSCA Global Chapter Italy. Additionally, some activities within the conference will offer ECM credits for physiotherapists, as detailed in the official brochure.
The Executive Ticket includes full access to the conference, full video recordings (over 40 hours), additional content recorded by global NSCA affiliates, a guaranteed seat in the Auditorium, a welcome bag and the official conference T-shirt.
In the event of documented inability to attend, the organization reserves the right to provide access to the conference video recordings to registered participants.
The 10th NSCA Global Conference is a landmark event for strength and conditioning professionals, physiotherapists, personal trainers, university students and sports enthusiasts. Its aim is to promote interdisciplinary dialogue between strength & conditioning and physiotherapy, fostering an integrated approach to performance, injury prevention and recovery
The Pre-Conference on October 23 will take place at the Payanini Center. It is not included in standard tickets and is available as a paid add-on (max 150 participants). It features an intensive day focusing on advanced strength and speed assessment and training.
The conference is limited to a maximum of 600 participants. Attendees can freely move between rooms without any pre-booking requirements, allowing for a flexible and personalized learning experience.
The event will be held in Verona, with the Pre-Conference hosted at the Payanini Center and the main conference at the Veronafiere Congress Center. The dates are October 23–25, 2026 (Pre-Conference on Friday 23, main conference on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25).
Strength and conditioning coaches, physiotherapists, university students, personal trainers, sports coaches, and anyone interested in deepening and integrating knowledge in performance training and rehabilitation are welcome to attend.
Do you need assistance?
