Welcome to the 7th edition of the Football is Medicine conference January 14th – 16th! This multidisciplinary conference brings together researchers, coaches, practitioners in sport clubs, health care providers and companies. Over 100 participants from around 20 countries are expected to participate from all around the world (Denmark, UK, United States, Ireland, Portugal, Germany etc.) The core themes are:
1) Football for all across the lifespan and
2) Implementation and impact: Bridging the gap between science and practice.
These themes will prompt discussions about the growing evidence showing the potential of football and other team sports in getting people of all ages and abilities to be more physically active in safe and enjoyable ways.
The “Jyväskylä international innovation & growth ecosystem” project enables startups & SME’s operating in sport, health & wellbeing to participate a business corner at the conference. There is a possibility to pitch company’s knowhow during the lunch break 15th of January. If you got interested, please contact Taija (taija.lappetelainen@jyvaskyla.fi) until 10th of December!
Or if you would you like to contribute to the success of the 7th edition of the Football is Medicine conference by becoming a partner, your organisation will benefit from excellent networking opportunities and enhanced visibility. If interested, please contact mihaly.szerovay@palloliitto.fi.
Read more about the conference: https://www.jyu.fi/en/events/football-is-medicine-2025
Photo: World Football Summit
