Innovation, excellence, achievement, synergy, and challenges – a bridge to the future is the inspiring motto behind the upcoming International Forum on Sports Science, Medicine, and Health, taking place in Podgorica, Montenegro, on September 18–19, 2025. Organized by the Montenegrin Sports Academy (CSA) and its partners, the forum will gather global experts to explore the future of sport through science and innovation.
This multidisciplinary conference invites researchers and professionals to present their latest studies and international projects in-person, fostering direct scientific exchange and collaboration.
🧠 “This event is a platform for live presentations of scientific research and innovative practices by participants and their colleagues from institutions worldwide,” says Prof. Dr. Duško Bjelica, full professor at the Faculty of Sports and Physical Education, University of Montenegro, and CSA President.
🔍 Spotlight on Global Trends and Challenges
Keynote speakers from the United States and the European Union will address some of the most important trends reshaping the world of sport today:
- 📲 Digitalization in sport – mobile apps & smart tracking
- 🤖 Artificial Intelligence for performance optimization
- 🏋️ Fitness technologies for modern training
- 🎮 E-sports as a rising sports domain
- 🌿 Sustainable and green sport
- ♿ Inclusive sports for all communities
- 🏘️ Sport for community development
- 🧘♂️ Mental health as a key tool in youth athlete development
These themes reflect a proactive shift in sports science, especially after 2020, toward a more tech-driven, inclusive, and sustainable future.
📚 Scientific Impact and Global Visibility
All abstracts from the forum will be published in a special edition of the Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (MJSSM) — a respected journal indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. This adds significant academic and global value to the presented work.
The forum also builds upon a series of past CSA events focused on new methodologies and technologies in sport, transformational processes, and the relationship between physical activity and health.
🌍 Strong International Support
The forum is supported by numerous European sports organizations and higher education institutions, all united by a vision to advance the role of science in sports and wellness.
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