Boston 2024
Held at Harvard Medical School, the 2024 Elite Sports Medicine Conference brought together global experts to explore the intersection of athlete healthcare, legal responsibility, communication strategies, and business dynamics in elite sports.
Agenda
Elite Sports Medicine at Harvard: A 360° View of Athlete Care
On June 27, 2024, the Joseph B. Martin Conference Center at Harvard Medical School played host to a pioneering event that redefined the conversation around athlete well-being. The Elite Sports Medicine Conference, organized in collaboration with the Sports Doctors Network, gathered leading professionals from medicine, law, business, and media to explore the modern challenges of supporting elite athletes in high-stakes environments.
The day began with Nobel Prize Chairman Emeritus Prof. Carl-Henrik Heldin, setting a reflective tone for a program that spanned diverse yet deeply interconnected disciplines. From Dr. Niko Mihic's insights on bringing elite care practices to the general public, to Dr. Christopher Ahmad’s deep dive into performance anatomy with insights from the New York Yankees, the sessions blended science with practice.
Key topics included emergency cardiac care on the field (NFL), traumatic brain injury assessment, sleep and cognitive performance, and knee rehabilitation protocols. Legal and ethical discussions were brought to the forefront by White & Case, while experts from Harvard Business School, Wynn Las Vegas, and UEFA Foundation highlighted the critical roles of branding, communication, and sponsorship in the sports ecosystem.
This multidisciplinary gathering offered a rare convergence of voices—from doctors and neurologists to media consultants and racing executives—focused on building a safer, smarter, and more sustainable future for elite athletes.