8th “FORUM SPORT & MEDICINE” – MOTTO: “PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSTICS, TRAINING CONTROL, OVERTRAINING AND AI”

➔ Thursday, 16 April 2026, 7–9 PM
➔ Three presentations and a panel discussion
➔ Institute of Sport and Human Movement Science, University of Vienna, Auf der Schmelz 6, Lecture Hall 1, 1150 Vienna
➔ For medical doctors: DFP continuing professional development credits have been applied for.
➔ Registration for the free in‑person event: über das Anmeldeformular unten
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KNOWLEDGE THAT IMPROVES TRAINING AND HEALTH

How can performance be measured reliably? How can training be optimally controlled? How can artificial intelligence support training and performance development? What should we know about overload conditions and overtraining? At the 8th “Forum Sport & Medicine”, we answer these questions in a practical and scientifically grounded way. Experts from sports medicine, training science, and AI provide insights into methods, diagnostics, and prevention—clear, concise, and directly applicable.

THREE EXCITING PRESENTATIONS WITH DIRECT PRACTICAL VALUE

PRESENTATION 1: HEART RATE CURVE, LACTATE OR SPIROERGOMETRY — WHICH PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSTIC METHOD IS BEST?

Which performance diagnostic methods can accurately assess current fitness levels? Which method provides the most reliable data? Which methods and parameters are best suited for deriving training recommendations? These questions will be addressed by David Nader, sports scientist and research associate at the Department of Sports Medicine, Exercise Physiology and Prevention, University of Vienna / ÖISM.

PRESENTATION 2: TRAINING CONTROL WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE — WHAT EXISTS? WHAT IS POSSIBLE?

How can artificial intelligence support training planning? Which AI‑supported tools are available? What are the differences between them? What should athletes and coaches keep in mind when using them? Univ.-Prof. Dr. Nikolaus Hautsch, Professor of Finance and Statistics, Vice‑Rector at the University of Vienna, and former athlete of the German national rowing team, will address these and other questions.

PRESENTATION 3: OVERLOAD AND OVERTRAINING — HOW TO DIAGNOSE? HOW TO TREAT?

What is overload, and what is overtraining? Who can be affected? What risks are involved? How can overload and overtraining be identified? What can or must be done in cases of overtraining? These questions will be explained by Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Jürgen Scharhag, specialist in internal medicine and cardiology, sports physician and sport cardiologist, Head of the Department of Sports Medicine, Exercise Physiology and Prevention at the University of Vienna and the Austrian Institute of Sports Medicine (ÖISM).

PANEL DISCUSSION

Following the presentations, experts will discuss current questions on performance diagnostics, training control, AI, and overtraining. Take the opportunity to ask your questions and gain practical, first‑hand insights.

WHY SHOULD YOU REGISTER FOR OUR FORUM?

For athletes & coaches:

• Learn methods to design training efficiently, health‑oriented, and performance‑enhancing.

For medical professionals & sports scientists:

• Access up‑to‑date research findings and practical diagnostics for optimal individual care and prevention in sports.

For students:

• Gain insights into a dynamic field of sports medicine, conveyed in a practical and understandable way.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: PRESENTATIONS AT THE CUTTING EDGE OF SCIENCE

Three to four times a year, we invite all interested individuals — whether athletes, coaches, sports scientists, medical professionals, teachers, patients, students, or representatives from universities or politics — to three to four presentations plus discussion. Compact, scientifically grounded, and accessible to everyone, experts from sports and medicine share their experiences, findings, and methods and are available for questions.

EVENT ARCHIVE

Reports, press releases, photos, and Q&A from our previous forums can be found in our event archive.

We are looking forward to welcoming you!

Univ.-Prof. Scharhag and the team of the Department of Sports Medicine & the ÖISM at the University of Vienna