Madrid 2025
The International Summit on Elite Sports Medicine, hosted at IE Tower in Madrid, brought together top professionals from global sports clubs and academic institutions to explore cutting-edge practices in sports medicine, athlete recovery, and performance optimization.
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Inside the International Summit on Elite Sports Medicine: A Landmark Gathering in Madrid
From April 25–26, the International Summit on Elite Sports Medicine unfolded at the prestigious IE Tower in Madrid, assembling a world-class roster of medical professionals, club doctors, researchers, and innovators from the global sports industry. Organized in partnership with the Sports Doctors Network, this summit offered an exclusive platform for exchanging insights on athlete health, performance, recovery, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The agenda was a powerhouse lineup. Experts from elite organizations such as Real Madrid C.F., Bayern Munich F.C., Manchester United, New York Yankees, LA Lakers, A.C. Milan, Atlético de Madrid, and more shared practical strategies and research-backed perspectives on everything from regenerative medicine to emergency pitch-side care, high-performance nutrition, and AI in sports medicine.
What made this summit especially impactful was its multidisciplinary lens. Academic voices from institutions like Harvard, McGill, and IE University contributed cutting-edge research and a broader perspective on long-term athlete well-being. Sessions explored not only physical health but also the mental resilience, sleep science, and data-driven approaches reshaping modern sports medicine.
Beyond the stage, the summit fostered a vibrant environment for professional exchange, bridging traditional clinical care with emerging innovations in elite sports. With panels, fireside chats, and targeted discussions, the two-day event emphasized the need for global cooperation to push the limits of human performance while protecting athlete health.
This unforgettable summit set a high bar for what collaboration in elite sports healthcare can achieve—and showcased the power of knowledge-sharing across borders and disciplines.