🚨 SOCCER SCIENCE 2026 🚨
We're thrilled to announce that the 2026 Soccer Science conference is back!
📆 Monday 9th November
📍Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford FC
Super Early Bird tickets available:
🎟️ https://t.co/7iJSfANZyS
A special thank you to Brentford FC for their fantastic hospitality, and to all our partners whose support made today possible. 👏
Wishing everyone a safe journey home and the very best of luck to all the clubs and organisations for the remainder of the season. Until next time!
What a day! 👏⚽
A huge thank you to all our delegates, speakers, sponsors and partners for making this year’s Soccer Science Conference such a success.
A packed room, an outstanding programme of expert insight, lively networking and a buzzing exhibition space!
Last but certainly not least, David Webb takes to the stage! ⚽
The former Assistant Manager of the Georgia National Team shares an inside look at their historic Euro 2024 qualification campaign, exploring the ‘Hunters Mindset’ that helped drive the team’s remarkable journey.
We’re back for our final sessions of the day with Mark Hill of Kitman Labs and Kit Barnes of Ipswich Town FC, bringing their expertise in sports science, performance technology and elite-club practice to explore how data and AI are shaping decision-making and player development.
How can we better protect female athletes from ACL injuries?
PhD researcher Erin Griffiths explores the practical application of cutting movement assessments, examining ACL injury risk, contributing factors and how interventions can help reduce injuries and improve performance.
Back from the break and straight into high-performance thinking!
Tom Allen, former Head of Performance at Arsenal, takes to the stage to explore “High Performance: How to Win the Premier League” sharing insights into the standards, strategies and culture required to win. 🏆
Turn match footage into actionable insights. 🤖⚽
NeoViews are bringing AI-powered tracking and tactical analysis together, transforming video into player data, performance insights and coaching briefings — without the need for additional hardware or manual tagging.
It’s lunchtime! A chance for delegates to enjoy some great food, connect with fellow attendees and explore the exhibition space.
With plenty of sponsors showcasing the latest products and innovations, there’s lots to discover.
Better data. Better decisions. Better performance. 📊⚽
@KitmanLabs bring player health, performance and development data together in one integrated platform, helping clubs improve collaboration, manage workloads and make smarter decisions from academy to first team.
From pitch to insight in just five seconds. ⚡⚽
Alai are bringing real-time AI-powered tactical analysis to football, automatically detecting key events and turning tracking data into actionable insights.
Speed, agility and movement – measured in detail. ⚡⚽
@PhotonSports are bringing next-generation 3D tracking technology to football, capturing acceleration, deceleration, change of direction and movement quality.
Capture more of the game. Share every moment. 🎥⚽
@veotechnologies are making it easier to record, livestream and analyse matches with AI-powered cameras that automatically follow the action.
What if you could hear what your video analysis is missing? 🎧⚽
https://t.co/Otb31b9F8r are turning on-pitch communication into performance insights, using audio and AI to reveal leadership, organisation and team dynamics.
@ShoshinSports are demonstrating their range of football equipment, from match and training balls to goals and coaching resources.
Designed to support player development at every level, with quality and accessibility at the heart of their range.
@PlayerData are showcasing how wearable technology and performance data are helping teams get more from their players. 📊
From GPS tracking and workload monitoring to player development and recruitment, their technology turns performance data into actionable insights.
@AxonPerform are showcasing how smarter data integration can transform performance operations. 📊
Their AXON Intelligence Platform brings multiple data sources together, turning information into actionable insights and helping organisations make better-informed decisions.
@kognia_sports are showcasing how AI is transforming football analysis. 🤖⚽
From recruitment and player development to performance analysis, their technology turns video into actionable tactical insights, helping clubs make smarter, data-driven decisions.
@CatapultSports, our headline sponsor, are on hand in the exhibition area, showcasing their latest technology and innovations in sports performance.
An opportunity for delegates to get hands-on, meet the team and discover how data is shaping the future of football. ⚽
Who shapes the next generation of talent in modern football?
Before lunch, headline sponsor @catapultsports brings together Stephen Gent, Gary Rowett and Mark Bonner, hosted by Stephen Clarke, to explore the challenges and strategies behind player recruitment in the modern game.
Who shapes the next generation of talent in modern football?
Before lunch, headline sponsor @catapultsports brings together Stephen Gent, Gary Rowett and Mark Bonner, hosted by Stephen Clarke, to explore the challenges and strategies behind player recruitment in the modern game.