Too much of what happens in strength training still runs on tradition, guesswork, and gym-floor folklore. The best coaches don't guess. They read the research, interpret it correctly, and translate it into programming that actually moves the needle. That's exactly what this conference is built to deliver: the latest evidence in strength, hypertrophy, and speed development — distilled into strategies you can apply on Monday morning.
The Strength Conference 2026 brings together a hand-picked line-up of world-class researchers and practitioners who live at the intersection of science and application. No abstract theory for its own sake. No recycled clichés. Just sharp, current, evidence-based insight — and the practical know-how to put it to work with your athletes and clients.
What to Expect?
- ✅ Biomechanically Optimized Programming — Structure training for strength and muscle growth based on biomechanical principles, not assumptions.
- ✅ Proximity to Failure & Volume — The Update — Get the current state of evidence on two of the most debated variables in hypertrophy training, plus a hands-on practical workshop to cement it.
- ✅ Multidirectional Speed — Convert maximal strength and explosive power into elite acceleration, braking, and change-of-direction performance on the field.
- ✅ Smarter Programming Strategies — Discover practical ways to optimize how you plan, structure, and adapt your training programs.
- ✅ Youth Strength Training Progression — Learn how to progress strength training safely and effectively in children and adolescents.
Theory meets practice across every session — so you leave not just knowing more, but knowing exactly what to do with it.
CHOOSE YOUR TICKET
€ 239
Included:
- Conference Ticket (SA+SU)
- Lunch, Coffee and Snacks
- Access to the Conference Presentation Slides
- Access to the Preparation Phase Recordings
€ 299
Included:
- Conference Ticket (SA+SU)
- Lunch, Coffee and Snacks
- Access to the Conference Presentation Slides
- Access to the Preparation Phase Recordings
- 3-month access Conference Recording
€ 395
Included:
- Conference Ticket (SA+SU)
- Lunch, Coffee and Snacks
- Access to the Conference Presentation Slides
- Access to the Preparation Phase Recordings
- LIFETIME ACCESS Conference Recording
Need a taste of what’s to come?
Check out the aftermovie from 2023 in Vienna and feel the energy:
Date
- SATURDAY - 14.11.2026 - 09:00-17:00
- SUNDAY - 15.11.2026 - 09:00-16:00
Location
Department of Sport and Human Movement Science
- Auf der Schmelz 6, 1150 Vienna, Austria
Speakers
ERIC HELMS PHD
JOHAN LAHTI PHD
MLADEN JOVANOCIV PHD
ALEXANDER PÜRZEL PHD
CHRISTOPH HOFER MSC
CHRISTIAN SUKDOLAK MSC
Why you should attend this Conference
- World-Class Expertise — Learn directly from internationally recognized researchers and coaches who shape how modern strength training is taught and applied.
- Immediately Applicable — Every session is built around the question that matters most: how do I use this with my athletes tomorrow?
- Networking That Counts — Connect with serious coaches, sports scientists, and performance professionals who take their craft as seriously as you do.
- Stay Ahead of the Curve — Cut through the noise and get the evidence that actually matters, before it filters down to everyone else.