Queensland Academy of Sport Research and Innovation Summit
9 September 2025
Hosted by the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS), the Summit brought together global experts, leading academics, and emerging talent to share how evidence-based research is shaping the future of high performance sport.
Through keynote sessions, panel discussions, and a rapid-fire PhD showcase, guests explored innovations already making an impact for Queensland’s athletes.
Objective: Connect, learn and apply research that helps athletes perform at their best when it matters most.
Summit program 2025 [PDF]
Various - Access restrictions vary by presentation
RestrictedWelcome
Presenter: Troy Ayres
Open AccessAcknowledgement of Country
Presenter: Isaac Maynard
RestrictedPanel Discussion: Teaming up for Excellence
Presenters: Various
RestrictedRefining Innovation Technology for Application in Professional Sport
Presenter: Dr Patrick Lucey
RestrictedYouFor2032 Identification App
Presenters: Dr Alex Roberts and Dr Tom Wackwitz
Open AccessTranslating Innovation - Global Perspective
Presenter: Dr Sam Robertson
RestrictedPanel Discussion: Translating Sports Tech Innovation into Performance Impact
Presenters: Various
3-Minute Thesis Competition
RestrictedPara-athlete talent transfer - personal and environmental factors
Presenter: Dr Adeline Green
Open AccessCreatine supplementation for the management of sports-related head impacts
Presenter: Dr Nathan Delang
RestrictedWearable Sensors
Presenter: Marguerite King
Open AccessReturn to Competition
Presenter: Boden Tighe
Open AccessMenstrual cycle, sleep, and performance in athletes
Presenter: Madison Pearson
Open AccessShoulder injury and pain in swimmers
Presenter: Alec McKenzie
Open AccessPhysique in high performance sport
Presenter: Cassie Ferguson
Open AccessSleep performance and mental fatigue in elite female athletes
Presenter: Catherine Paice
