Sports Wellness Summit 2026

Echoes of Resilience (UBUNTU)

Building Safe, Inclusive and Future-Ready Sports Ecosystems in Africa

Thank you for your interest in speaking at the Sports Wellness Summit 2026. We are seeking high-quality presentations, workshops, panel discussions, and case studies that advance athlete wellbeing and strengthen sports ecosystems across Africa.

Speaker Selection Process

To ensure a high-quality programme, all submissions undergo an independent review process based on relevance, quality, innovation, and practical impact.

Step 1: Submit Your Proposal

Complete the online Speaker Application Form before:

Application Deadline
25 August 2026

Applicants will be required to provide:

• Personal and professional profile
• Organisation
• Short biography (150–200 words)
• Professional photograph
• Presentation title
• Abstract (300–500 words)
• Learning outcomes
• Preferred presentation format
• Relevant summit track
• Previous speaking experience (optional)
• Links to publications or presentations (optional)

Step 2: Administrative Screening

Our Secretariat will review all submissions to ensure they:

✔ Are complete

✔ Meet submission requirements

✔ Align with the summit theme

✔ Fall within one or more summit tracks

Incomplete applications may be returned for revision before the deadline.

Step 3: Technical Review

Eligible submissions will undergo a blind review by members of the Scientific and Programme Committee.

Review criteria include:

Relevance

Alignment with the Summit Theme and Track.

Innovation

Original ideas, emerging practices or new research.

Evidence

Research findings, practical experience, or measurable impact.

Practical Application

Actionable recommendations that participants can implement.

African Perspective

Solutions relevant to African sports ecosystems.

Diversity

Representation across sectors, geography, gender, and disciplines.

Notification of Decision

Applicants will receive one of the following decisions:

Accepted

Presentation accepted.

Accepted with Revisions

Minor changes requested before confirmation.

Waitlisted

Placed on reserve in case of programme adjustments.

Not Accepted

Unfortunately not selected this year.

Notification Date

10 September 2026

Speaker Confirmation

Accepted speakers will receive:

• Official Invitation Letter
• Speaker Information Pack
• Programme Schedule
• Presentation Guidelines
• Branding Toolkit
• Registration Instructions
• Media & Photography Consent Form

Speakers must confirm participation within 7 days of receiving their acceptance.

Presentation Guidelines

Successful speakers will be expected to:

• Deliver evidence-informed presentations.
• Focus on practical lessons and solutions.
• Avoid commercial product promotion.
• Submit presentation slides before the summit.
• Participate in audience discussions and Q&A sessions.
• Observe allocated presentation times.

Presentation Formats

We welcome submissions for:

• Keynote Addresses
• Plenary Sessions
• Panel Discussions
• Workshops
• Masterclasses
• Research Presentations
• Case Studies
• Innovation Demonstrations
• Fireside Chats
• Roundtable Discussions
• Lived Experience Sessions

Summit Tracks

Applicants should select the track that best fits their proposal:

Track 1

Resilient Athletes & Positive Masculinities

Track 2

Girls, Women & Safe Sport Leadership

Track 3

Schools, Universities & Community Sport

Track 4

Integrated Athlete Care Pathways

Track 5

Governance, Integrity & Sustainable Sports Systems

Track 6

FutureFit Sports: AI, Digital Health & Innovation

These tracks reflect the summit programme and thematic focus.

Important Dates

The summit is scheduled for 19–20 November 2026 at Cloud Hotel & Suites, Nairobi, Kenya, under the theme Echoes of Resilience (Ubuntu): Building Safe, Inclusive and Future-Ready Sports Ecosystems in Africa.

Code of Conduct

All speakers are expected to:

• Foster respectful and inclusive dialogue.
• Present accurate and ethical information.
• Respect confidentiality where applicable.
• Declare any conflicts of interest.
• Promote evidence-based practice.
• Support the summit’s commitment to Safe Sport and athlete wellbeing.

Registration

Accepted speakers must register to confirm participation.

Where available, invited keynote speakers, panelists, and sponsored speakers may receive registration waivers or support, as communicated in their invitation letter.

Questions?

Sports Wellness Summit Secretariat

📧 info@yidpk.org

🌐 summit.yidpk.org