WELCOME
USSIC 2026: More Than a Conference.
Sport Science, Genetics, and Exercise as Medicine in a Timeless Paradise.
Join our conference and stay up to date on the future of sports science in the amazing framework of the beautiful Sardinia Island.
THE CONFERENCE
The Unica Sport Science International Conference (USSIC) is an annual event designed to bring together professionals, researchers, students, and sport scientists from all over the world. The conference offers an outstanding platform to share knowledge, explore emerging trends, and build meaningful connections in the rapidly evolving field of sport and exercise science. USSIC is committed to providing a stimulating, inclusive, and highly collaborative environment that fosters scientific dialogue and innovation.
A distinctive and strategic feature of USSIC is its strong focus on the personalization of physical exercise with a focus on the genetic background. For the third consecutive edition, the conference will host a dedicated Symposium on the Genetics of Physical Performance and Sports Injuries, featuring internationally recognized scientists. This symposium highlights cutting-edge research on how genetic variability influences individual responses to exercise, training adaptations, injury susceptibility, recovery processes, and long-term health outcomes. These discussions aim to bridge the gap between molecular science and applied practice, paving the way toward precision exercise and personalized training programs.
The fifth edition of the USSIC Congress will take place from 1 to 3 July 2026, with an expanded international outlook and the participation of an increasing number of countries. The scientific program will emphasize sport and exercise as both prevention and therapy, integrating multidisciplinary perspectives from physiology, genetics, medicine, biomechanics, psychology, and public health. The program will include plenary lectures, thematic symposia, open and interactive discussions, and theoretical–practical workshops, encouraging active engagement and cross-disciplinary exchange.
The core mission of the 2026 edition is to promote the central role of physical exercise as a preventive and therapeutic strategy for chronic degenerative diseases, while acknowledging individual biological diversity and the mechanisms underlying performance, fatigue, and adaptation to exercise, with a strong emphasis on the translation of exercise physiology from elite sport to health and clinical populations. By integrating genetic information with exercise prescription, USSIC 2026 aims to contribute to more effective, safe, and sustainable interventions, ultimately enhancing citizens’ well-being and supporting healthcare systems through evidence-based, personalized approaches to physical activity.
Awards & Recognition
USSIC 2026 celebrates excellence in sport science with Best Oral and Poster Awards for both Young and Senior Researchers, recognizing outstanding research and inspiring scientific careers.
ACTIVITIES
Workshop
Take part in our interactive workshops to explore advanced and emerging topics in sport science within the unique setting of Sardinia Island, promoted by the Unica Sport Science International Conference (USSIC). These workshops are specifically designed to combine theory and practice, offering participants hands-on experience and direct involvement in applied research and innovative methodologies.
Conference
Listen to high-level scientific presentations delivered by internationally renowned speakers who are shaping the future of sport and exercise science. As part of the Unica Sport Science International Conference (USSIC), plenary lectures and invited talks provide participants with privileged access to the latest discoveries, theoretical advances, and applied innovations across multiple domains of sport science.
Networking
Meet professionals, researchers, and field experts from around the world during specially designed networking moments organized within the framework of the Unica Sport Science International Conference (USSIC). These dedicated occasions transcend traditional academic interactions, fostering an open and engaging atmosphere where meaningful connections can naturally develop through shared scientific interests and professional goals.
EXHIBITION HALL
The Unica Sport Science International Conference (USSIC) will also host a dedicated Exhibition Hall, designed as a dynamic space for dialogue and interaction between science, innovation, and industry. This curated industry fair will feature selected exhibitors from the fields of sport science, sports medicine, physiotherapy, biomechanics, and sports technology, creating a stimulating environment for knowledge exchange and professional networking.
The Exhibition Hall represents a key meeting point where researchers, clinicians, practitioners, and companies can engage in direct discussion, explore innovative solutions, and discover cutting-edge technologies, equipment, and methodologies. Exhibitors will have the opportunity to present their products and services to a highly qualified international audience, while participants can gain practical insights into how scientific research is translated into applied tools for performance, health, and rehabilitation.
Integrated into the scientific and educational framework of the Congress, the Exhibition Hall fosters the exchange of scientific expertise, technical skills, and applied experience, reinforcing USSIC’s mission to bridge research, practice, and innovation. More than a traditional exhibition space, it is a place where ideas meet applications, collaborations take shape, and the future of sport and exercise science is actively discussed.