Under the Patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed
The Emirates Society of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine (ESRSM) is proud to announce the launch of the Emirates Sports Medicine Conference (ESMC), under the Patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council.
ESMC will take place May 13-14 at the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) in Dubai and is expecting more than 500 attendees from 13 countries and 30 nationalities, including delegates from medicine, allied health, and professional sport.
Sports medicine is a rapidly growing field around the world, encompassing a range of medical specialties, including orthopedics, cardiology, and neurology. The global sports medicine market size was valued at USD 10.93 billion in 2022 and is expected to be worth around USD 21.86 billion by 2032.
The two-day event will bring together 43 expert speakers from across the world to deliver the latest evidence-based knowledge and updates in Sports and Exercise Medicine, Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries, Sports Orthopedic surgery, and so much more through 40 lectures, 13 specialized sessions, and 2 workshops. ESMC’s mission is to bring together specialists and the general community to learn, connect, and share best practices in the industry.
Commenting on the launch of ESMC, Dr. Abdullah Al Rahoomi, President of ESRSM and the Conference, said: "This year, we aim to provide a premier interdisciplinary platform for evidence-based discussion. Participants will gain knowledge through dialogue and workshops that will be delivered by international experts in their respective medical fields. Furthermore, we will highlight the importance of sport academics and sciences towards enhancing the over well-being and performance of humanity and mankind, while providing the chance for everyone to participate in interactive workshops, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions.”
He added, “ESRSM and ESMC are both thankful to H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for his support to the conference and to our national establishments that include the General Authority of Sports, UAE football Association, UAE Paralympic Committee, Dubai Police, Sheikh Hamdan Award for Medical Sciences, and to our international collaborating societies and supporting industries who also aim to enhance the well-being of athletes and sporting population.”
Dr. Udesh Chaskar, ESMC Organizing Committee and Managing Director of ARCB Holdings, stated: "Join us as we explore the latest advancements in sports medicine, exercise sciences and AI in sports during our upcoming Emirates Sports Medicine Conference. From injury prevention to recovery, meet global experts that have been flown down to share their insights and best practices to help performing athletes of all levels stay at the top of their game. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your knowledge and skills in the field of sports medicine."
The conference program is designed to offer a mix of theoretical and practical sessions with insights on how to diagnose, treat and prevent sports injuries, as well as strategies for enhancing athlete performance. Main highlights to the conference also include football medicine and insights into the female athlete.
Dr. Kate Jordan, ESMC Organizing Committee and ESRSM Scientific Committee Chair, stated: “The first ever Emirates Sports Medicine has attracted some of the brightest minds in the specialty of sports medicine from across the world. We have some ground-breaking sessions with talks from world leading experts and unique insights into the female athlete’s own experience. The variety make this conference relevant to a broad range of delegates wanting to understand more about their own physiology and wellness.””
Registration for ESMC is now open, and interested attendees can visit the conference website for more information on the conference program, speakers, and registration details.
