FOCUS / 01
Brain injury & clinical assessment
Understanding symptoms, mechanisms of injury and the critical window of brain vulnerability.
International Symposium · Rome 2027
Concussion
in Sports.
Visible Symptoms and the (In)Visible
Window of Brain Vulnerability
Window of Brain Vulnerability
An international meeting connecting clinical science, neuroscience and the sporting community to advance athlete health, prevention and safer return-to-play decisions.
ROME · 2027OFFICIAL SYMPOSIUM EMBLEM
SCIENCE / SAFETY / SPORT11—12 MAR
An international scientific dialogue on brain injury and athlete protection.
Science / Safety / The future of sport
11—12 MARCH 2027 · ROME, ITALY
Institutional affiliationsUniversity & official endorsement
Host university
Official endorsement
Professional Congress Organizer
& ECM Provider no. 2382Balestra S.r.l.
& ECM Provider no. 2382Balestra S.r.l.
01 / The symposium
Understanding injury.
Protecting athletes.
A distinctive two-day international forum focused on sports-related concussion — from the mechanisms of brain injury and the interpretation of symptoms to the period of increased vulnerability following concussion.
Clinicians, neuroscientists, sports medicine professionals, athletes, researchers and decision-makers will explore evidence-based diagnosis, monitoring, prevention and return-to-play pathways.
02.
Days of international dialogue
Keynote lectures, expert panels, case-based insights, poster presentations and a dedicated Early Career Research Forum.
With official endorsement from CONI, the Italian National Olympic Committee, as stated in the scientific programme.
FOCUS / 02
Return-to-play & athlete safety
Evidence, protocols and multidisciplinary decision-making for safer participation in sport.
FOCUS / 03
Biomarkers & future innovation
Translational neuroscience, precision diagnostics and emerging avenues in recovery research.
Our scientific ambition
From visible symptoms to the invisible biology of concussion — turning research into better decisions.
02 / Scientific programme
Ideas that move
the field forward.
Two days of international perspectives, research and clinical discussion on sports-related concussion.
THURSDAY · 11 MARCH 2027
Voices from the Field & International Perspectives
10:00–17:15 · Registration, keynote lectures, panels and early career research
10:00–11:00
Registration, Welcome Coffee and Networking
11:00–11:15
Opening Ceremony
Prof. Gianni Profita · Prof. Barbara Tavazzi
Welcome address from the Organising Committee
11:15–13:00
Session 1
Concussion in Sport: Voices from the Field
Moderator: sports journalist · Guests indicated in the official programme
Athletes, sports organisations, media representatives, medical experts and federation leaders. Suggested themes include athlete perspectives, prevention, risk communication and concussion across sports.
13:00–14:00
Lunch
14:00–14:40
Session 2 · International Perspectives
The Future of Sport-Related Concussion: Evidence, Innovation and Athlete Protection
Steven P. Broglio (USA) · University of Michigan
Lectio Magistralis · suggested lecture title
14:40–15:00
Session 2
Concussion Diagnosis in Sport: Current Standards and Future Directions
Stefano Signoretti
Suggested topic
15:00–15:20
Session 2
Lessons from Neurosurgery and Military Medicine
Antonio Belli (UK) · University of Birmingham
Suggested topic
15:20–15:40
Session 2
Questions and Panel Discussion
15:40–16:00
Coffee Break and Poster Presentations
16:15–17:15
Research forum
Early Career Research Forum
Young investigators · PhD researchers · clinical innovation projects · translational neuroscience research.
Programme information
View full scientific programme Topics described as “suggested” and speakers indicated as “to be defined” are provisional in the supplied scientific programme. The official PDF remains the reference document.
03 / Registration · Rome 2027
Be part of
the conversation.
Join the international dialogue on sports-related concussion. Select your registration category to continue to the official Balestra Congressi platform.
International Symposium11–12 March 2027UniCamillus University, Rome
CATEGORY 01
Delegates
Standard registration for congress delegates.
Registration fee
Register as Delegate
€70
CATEGORY 02
PhD
Dedicated registration for PhD participants.
Registration fee
Register as PhD
€30
CATEGORY 03
Residents
Complimentary registration for residents.
Registration fee
Register as Resident
FREE
Registration opens on the official external Balestra Congressi platform. Available payment methods are shown there.
Need help? Contact the congress secretariat04 / The venue
See you
in Rome.
The international symposium takes place at UniCamillus University, in Rome — a meeting point for researchers, practitioners and the world of sport.
Date11–12 March 2027
VenueUniCamillus University
CityRome, Italy
Congress venueUniCamillus University
Aula Magna Auditorium
Via di Sant’Alessandro 30
00131 Rome, Italy
A university setting designed for international scientific exchange.
Rome 2027Academic venue
Aula Magna AuditoriumUniCamillus University
Via di Sant’Alessandro 30
00131 Rome, Italy
11—12 March 2027International science.
Shared responsibility.
Shared responsibility.
05 / Congress Secretariat
We are here
to assist you.
For registration assistance and congress information, contact the official organising secretariat.
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