ITU Science & Triathlon Conference Concludes -- Conferences & Conventions

(ATR) The International Triathlon Union hosted its third bi-annual Science and Triathlon conference at France's National Institute of Sports in Paris.

The two-day seminar explored a multitude of topics covering triathlon training techniques and advances in the sport's technology.

"We began this conference six years ago because we wanted to create an environment that promotes further research in triathlon," said ITU president and IOC member Marisol Casado.

More than 250 people attended the conference from 45 countries. Attendees listened to presentations with the overarching theme of"Peaking for Rio, preparing for Tokyo and beyond".

Case studies were also presented at the conference covering topics such as techniques of successful athletes, research on best training practices, optimal nutrition and training in extreme conditions.

The next edition of the Science and Triathlon conference will be held in Edmonton in 2017.

Scotland Prepares for National Events Conference

Events Scotland and VisitScotland will host the National Events Conference at the Edinburgh International Conference Center on Dec 3.

The sold-out conference is hosted by renowned Scottish broadcaster Rhona McLeod and will feature sports industry figures discussing the future of Scotland's events industry.

"The National Events Conference will provide all delegates with an in-depth view of the updated national events strategy, Scotland the Perfect Stage, and the significant opportunity it provides to all stakeholders within the sector," said VisitScotland director of events Paul Bush.

"During the course of the day, key representatives from within the industry will discuss the challenges we face in maintaining our position as one of the world’s elite global destinations for events, and how we are preparing to meet these head on," Bush said.

ISC 2016 Names Media Partners

The world’s largest business-to-business sports convention in 2016 will head to Geneva, Switzerland from Dec. 7-8.

The International Sports Convention is the bi-annual gathering of organizations and business within the international sports movement.

The 2016 edition of the event is set to feature more than 200 speakers and exhibitors from 80 countries. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend a variety of the 36 sports conferences and master-classes available at the event.

ISC 2016 released a list of five media partners for the premier event on Nov. 12. Around the Rings, Sport Business Management, Sportcal, Sports Management and SportsPro have all teamed up with ISC 2016 to provide extensive coverage of the event.

Conference Schedule

Scotland National Events Conference: Dec. 3

Eurovision Academy: Dec. 7-8

Intercollegiate Athletics Forum: Dec 9-10

Para-Athletics Coaches Conference:Dec. 12-13

AISTS SEMOS 2016: Feb. 1-5, 2016

SPORTELAsia 2016: Mar. 15-17, 2016

The Academy: Jun. 1-2, 2016

Sustainable Sports & Events: Jun. 9-10, 2016

International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport: Aug. 31-Sept. 4, 2016

International Sports Convention:Dec. 7-8, 2016

IPC Vista Conference: Sep. 19-22, 2017

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Written by Kevin Nutley

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