The Western Bulldogs Institute is bringing together some of the country’s leading performance and rehabilitation practitioners for the 2026 Athletic Performance Summit in September.
Held at Mission Whitten Oval and centred around three key pillars – Speed & Athletic Development, Rehabilitation & Return to Play, and Sport Science & Innovation – the summit is designed to help answer questions practitioners are facing everyday.
Among the keynote speakers are:
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Jonas Tawiah-Dodoo, Performance Consultant and Head Coach – Speedworks Training
- Ben Simpson, Director of Special Projects and Sports Innovation – Paris Saint-Germain
- Ebonie Rio, Research Professor and Sports Physiotherapist – VIS and La Trobe University
- Tim McGrath, prev. Director of Player Health and Performance – Washington Commanders and Pitch Ready
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Nathan Kiely, Speed, Strength and Power Coach – Newcastle Knights
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With more to be announced!
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Also new for 2026 is a limited-capacity practical workshop, delivered in partnership with world-renowned speed coach Jonas Tawiah-Dodoo.
This intensive is designed for those looking to go beyond the presentations and explore the practical application of speed and power development, return-to-play and performance principles in a live environment.
For more information about the summit or to learn more about the keynote speakers, please click here.
Western Bulldogs Institute would also like to acknowledge Lumin Sports, Pitch Ready and Hawkin Dynamics for their support in delivering this summit.
2026 Athletic Performance Summit
Friday 4 September, 8am – 5pm AEST
Mission Whitten Oval
Tickets starting from just $399 (early bird discount)
Optional add-on: Speed and Return-To-Play practical
Saturday 5 September, 8am – 3pm AEST
Mission Whitten Oval
Two-day pass starting from $1149 (early bird discount)
