SPORT & EXERCISE MEDICINESCIENCE CONFERENCE
The Sport & Exercise Medicine Science Conference is back FOR its 10TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
RISK, REHAB AND READINESS
EMIRATES STADIUM | 1 & 2 OCTOBER 2026 | 14 CPD POINTS
SPORT & EXERCISE MEDICINE SCIENCE CONFERENCE
RISK, REHAB AND READINESS
1 & 2 OCTOBER 2026
Sport & Exercise Medicine Science Conference 2026
The Arsenal SEMS Conference returns to Emirates Stadium this October for its 10th edition, hosted at the home of the newly crowned Premier League champions.
For years, the conference has brought together leading voices in sport and exercise medicine inside one of football’s most iconic venues. Now, it returns with a renewed focus on performance, rehabilitation, athlete health and the evolving demands of elite sport, inside an environment where elite performance is lived every day.
Across two days at Emirates Stadium, attendees can expect high-level discussions, practical clinical insight, real-world experiences from elite environments, and a programme designed for professionals working at the forefront of sport and performance.
Sport & Exercise Medicine Science Conference 2026
The Arsenal SEMS Conference returns to Emirates Stadium this October for its 10th edition, hosted at the home of the newly crowned Premier League champions.
For years, the conference has brought together leading voices in sport and exercise medicine inside one of football’s most iconic venues. Now, it returns with a renewed focus on performance, rehabilitation, athlete health and the evolving demands of elite sport, inside an environment where elite performance is lived every day.
Across two days at Emirates Stadium, attendees can expect high-level discussions, practical clinical insight, real-world experiences from elite environments, and a programme designed for professionals working at the forefront of sport and performance.
TACKLING THE TOPICS THAT MATTER
Female athlete healthTendinopathyInjury preventonResearch, AI and innovation& so much more!
JOIN US AT THE EMIRATES STADIUM
HOME OF ARSENAL FC
HOME OF ARSENAL FC
MEN’S FIRST TEAM - PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 25/26
WOMEN’S FIRST TEAM - FIFA WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS CUP WINNERS 25/26
Highlights
ACL Rehab - Integrated Approach Workshop
Weds 30th Sept
Bram Swinnen
From Probe to Pitch - Ultrasound Workshop
Weds 30th Sept
Carles Pedret
Female Athlete
Health
Day 1
Gary Lewin
Kay Crossley Emma Saunders Kirsty Elliot-Sale Ritan Mehta
Navigating
Tendinopathy
Day 1
Karim Khan Pieter D'Hooghe Ben Cormack Keith Baar Igor Sancho
Muscle
Injuries
Day 1
Markus Walden Carles Pedret Steph Lazarczuk Bram Swinnen
Medical
Emergencies
Day 1
Arnaldo Abrantes
Jon Patricios David Bartlett Mike Loosemore Sanjay Sharma Ross Hemingway
Rethinking
Injury Prevention
Day 1
Roald Bahr Chris Leckey Bahar Hassanmirzaei Zubair Haleem
Welcome
Drinks
Day 1
Dinner &
Entertainment
Day 1
Bone &
Joint Injuries
Day 2
Damian Griffin
Ramon Cugat
Jackie Whittaker
Isaac Leckie
Eoin Clarkin
THE FUTURE OF PLAYER HEALTH
Day 2
Matt Springham Yojan Patel Sam Botchey Jesús Olmo Alessandro Compagnin
From Load
to Readiness
Day 2
Paul Bradley Ruth Waghorn Ben Rosenblatt Toby Griffiths
The Recovery
Roundtable
Day 2
Nav Singh David Robson Peter Brukner Emma Tester Matt Springham Anna West
Careers
in Sports Medicine
Day 2
Peter Brukner Kay Crossley Mattias Butwell Ian Beasley Ramon Cugat Alicia Taylor
SEMS Cup
Day 2
Please note that session timings are subject to change. Join our Priority List below to be the first to hear event updates and important conference news.
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— MORE THAN JUST A CONFERENCE —
WHAT'S ON
Every SEMS 2026 ticket unlocks more than the speaker programme. Here's what else is waiting for you at Emirates Stadium.
PRE-CONFERENCE
WORKSHOPS
Join us for one of our two pre conference workshops, with Bram Swinnen & Carles Pedret
EDUCATION & RESEARCH
SEMS ONLINE
Access to a wealth of SEMS content, education and research resources.
EXTRA TIME
SEMS 5-A-SIDE CUP
End the conference in style with some competitive action and refreshments at the Arsenal Hub.
Socialise & Network
DINNER & DRINKS
Free drinks for all in the Avenell Club, then snap up a ticket to the networking dinner in Dial Square
SEMS Conference Tickets
Across two days at Emirates Stadium, attendees can expect high-level discussions, practical clinical insight, real-world experiences from elite environments, and a programme designed for professionals working at the forefront of sport and performance.
2-day event access
The 2-day event ticket gets you access to both days of the SEMS Conference, at the Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal FC.
- Full 2-day speaker programme
- Lunch and refreshments
- Conference goodie bag
- Complimentary drinks and networking event in the Avenell Suite (end of day 1)
- Other selected EXTRA TIME activities (see below)
- Upgrade to include 12 months access to SEMS Online
Hospitality package
Why not upgrade to the hospitality package and secure your ticket to our Extra Time networking dinner in the Dial Square. A chance to mingle with speakers, sponsors and like-minded people from the SEM world.
- Full 2-day speaker programme
- Lunch and refreshments
- Conference goodie bag
- Complimentary drinks and networking event in the Avenell Suite (end of day 1)
- Ticket to the EXTRA TIME networking dinner in the Dial Square (end of day 1)
- Other selected EXTRA TIME activities (see below)
VIP
Go all out and take advantage of the opportunity to be the first to access the brand new SEMS Online Education and Research platform.
- Full 2-day programme
- Lunch and refreshments
- Conference goodie bag
- Complimentary drinks and networking event in the Avenell Suite (end of day 1)
- Ticket to the EXTRA TIME networking dinner in the Dial Square
- Other selected EXTRA TIME activities (see below)
- 12 months access to SEMS Online
SEMS Conference Tickets
Across two days at Emirates Stadium, attendees can expect high-level discussions, practical clinical insight, real-world experiences from elite environments, and a programme designed for professionals working at the forefront of sport and performance.
The 2-day event ticket gets you access to both days of the SEMS Conference, at the Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal FC.
- Full 2-day speaker programme
- Lunch and refreshments
- Conference goodie bag
- Complimentary drinks and networking event in the Avenell Suite (end of day 1)
- Other selected EXTRA TIME activities (see below)
- Upgrade to include 12 months access to SEMS Online
Why not upgrade to the hospitality package and secure your ticket to our Extra Time networking dinner in the Dial Square. A chance to mingle with speakers, sponsors and like-minded people from the SEM world.
- Full 2-day speaker programme
- Lunch and refreshments
- Conference goodie bag
- Complimentary drinks and networking event in the Avenell Suite (end of day 1)
- Ticket to the EXTRA TIME networking dinner in the Dial Square (end of day 1)
- Other selected EXTRA TIME activities (see below)
Go all out and take advantage of the opportunity to be the first to access the brand new SEMS Online Education and Research platform.
- Full 2-day programme
- Lunch and refreshments
- Conference goodie bag
- Complimentary drinks and networking event in the Avenell Suite (end of day 1)
- Ticket to the EXTRA TIME networking dinner in the Dial Square
- Other selected EXTRA TIME activities (see below)
- 12 months access to SEMS Online
Student Pass
£225
Only 50 tickets at this price
Student Pass
Designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students, this discounted pass gives you full access to the SEMS 2026 conference experience at Emirates Stadium.
Eligibility
Available to students currently enrolled in full-time or part-time education. A valid student ID or proof of enrolment will be required.
What's Included
- Full access to both conference days
- All keynote and scientific sessions
- Complimentary refreshments and lunch
- Welcome Drinks
- Exhibition access
- Delegate materials
- Upgrade to include 12 months access to SEMS Online
Student Pass
£200
Only 50 tickets at this price
Designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students, this discounted pass gives you full access to the SEMS 2026 conference experience at Emirates Stadium.
Eligibility
Available to students currently enrolled in full-time or part-time education. A valid student ID or proof of enrolment will be required.
What's Included
- Full access to both conference days
- All keynote and scientific sessions
- Complimentary refreshments and lunch
- Welcome Drinks
- Exhibition access
- Delegate materials
- Upgrade to include 12 months access to SEMS Online
- Full access to both conference days
- All keynote and scientific sessions
- Complimentary refreshments and lunch
- Welcome Drinks
- Exhibition access
- Delegate materials
- Upgrade to include 12 months access to SEMS Online
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
undergraduate Student tickets available
GET YOUR TICKET TODAY FROM THE TICKET OFFICE
JOIN US AT THE EMIRATES STADIUM
HOME OF ARSENAL FC
OFFICIAL HOTEL PARTNER OF SEMS 2026
ST. Pancras London
AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION
153 YEARS OF HISTORY
We are pleased to offer attendees of the SEMS Conference a special group rate at the official SEMS Conference Hotel, St. Pancras London, Autograph Collection.
SEMS Archives
Inaugural Arsenal SEMS Conference
125 years in elite sports medicine; what challenges lie ahead?
Cardiac events, developments in concussion, aspects of the 2012 Olympics and paralympics
Developments in diagnosis of tendon injuries, concussion and infectious diseases
The Muscle in Sport
Marginal Gains in Sports Medicine
Screening in Elite Sport: The Search for the Panacea to Optimise Player Performance
Duty of Care and Athlete Welfare in Elite Sport
Hot topics in sport: Advances in athlete preparation, recovery and performance
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