Keynote speakers
The FISU World Forum brings together an inspiring lineup of keynote speakers from across the worlds of sport, education, health, and leadership. Over five dynamic days, these thought leaders will share their experiences, research, and visions for the future of university sport. From promoting wellbeing and excellence on campus to fostering inclusive policies and supporting dual career pathways, our speakers will spark meaningful dialogue and challenge us to rethink the role of sport in shaping healthier, smarter, and more resilient communities.
Main Theme
Active Body Healthy Mind: How Impactful Sport can be at Universities
Sub-themes:
1. Healthy Campus – the key for Wellbeing and Excellence
2. University Sport Events: Driving Change Through Inclusivity and Good Governance
3. Dual Career friendly Universities
Michelle Tanner Key contributor to the Healthy Campus movement, supporting universities in implementing holistic wellbeing strategies for students and staff at Trinity College Dublin in Ireland.
Hans Westerbeek Recognised expert in sport governance and management, specialising in the social impact, inclusivity and ethical leadership of sport events. Professor at Victoria University in Australia.
Johanna St Clair Renard Specialist of good governance and inclusion in sport, with strong experience in developing transparent and inclusive frameworks for sport events and organisations.
Lukas Linnér Specialist in Dual Career development, focusing on institutional policies and support systems that help student-athletes balance sport and education. Senior lecturer at Halmstad University.
Miquel Torregrossa Internationally recognised academic in Dual Career and athlete wellbeing, contributing to the advancement of sustainable student-athlete pathways at universities. Professor at Autonomous University Barcelona (UAB).