German Swimming Federation (DSV) × Dept. of Exercise Physiology (DSHS Cologne)

Science in Swimming
Symposium 2026

German Sport University Cologne · 20–21 November 2026

DeepDive · Scientific event series of DSV  ×  Dept. of Exercise Physiology, DSHS Cologne

20–21 November 2026
German Sport University Cologne
Keynotes · Workshops · Research
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Programme

Two days that matter.

International keynotes, hands-on workshops in the swimming centre and a poster session.

13:00
Registration
Foyer
14:00
Welcome
SR92
14:15
Prof. Dr. Patrick WahlKeynote

Metabolic profiling and training prescription

German·English subtitles
SR92
14:45
Prof. Dr. Bjørn H. OlstadKeynote

Topic to be announced

English·German subtitles
SR92
15:30
Coffee break
16:00
Bernd BerkhahnKeynote

Season planning & training methodology

German·English subtitles
SR92
16:45
Dr. Robin PlaKeynote

New Technologies & Training Monitoring

English·German subtitles
SR92
17:30
Break
17:45
Poster session
Foyer
19:15
Evening event

Science Partnership Award · Dinner · Panel discussion · Get-Together

DSHS Guesthouse

Language of the talk · subtitles in the respective other language

Speakers

The minds behind Sci@Swim.

Renowned researchers and practitioners from international competitive swimming.

Bernd Berkhahn

Bernd Berkhahn

Keynote

„Season planning & training methodology"

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Prof. Dr. Bjørn H. Olstad

Keynote

Topic to be announced

?

Dr. Robin Pla

Keynote

„New Technologies & Training Monitoring"

?

Stefan Fuhrmann

Keynote

„Biomechanics & technique analysis"

Prof. Dr. Patrick Wahl

Prof. Dr. Patrick Wahl

Keynote

„Metabolic profiling and training prescription"

Dr. Sebastian Keller

Dr. Sebastian Keller

Keynote

„Neuromuscular profiling and training prescription"

Prof. Dr. Patrick Wahl & Dr. Sebastian Keller

Hands-on Workshop

„Applied diagnostics for training control"

Organizing Board

The team behind it.

Dr. Alexander Törpel

Dr. Alexander Törpel

DSV National Coach – Performance Diagnostics

Stephan Haumann

Stephan Haumann

DSV National Coach – Science and Education

Luana Cristina dos Santos Held

Luana Cristina dos Santos Held

DSV Education Officer

Prof. Dr. Patrick Wahl

Prof. Dr. Patrick Wahl

Professor of "Exercise Physiology", DSHS Cologne

Dr. Sebastian Keller

Dr. Sebastian Keller

Institute of Training Science and Sport Informatics, Dept. of Exercise Physiology

"If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants."

Isaac Newton, 1675

Tickets

Be part of it.

Conference catering included. Secure payment via Stripe, confirmation and invoice by email.

Early bird active · until 31 August 2026

Both days · On-site

Full access to all keynotes, hands-on workshop & poster session · incl. conference catering

instead of 224 €
199€
−25 €
Early bird until 31 August 2026
from 1 September224 €
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Both days · Digital

Live stream of all keynote talks in HD.

Keynotes only — the hands-on workshop & poster session are not part of the stream (on-site only).

instead of 174 €
159€
−15 €
Early bird until 31 August 2026
from 1 September174 €
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Both days + Evening event

RECOMMENDED

Everything from the On-site ticket plus the evening event: Science Partnership Award · Dinner · Panel discussion · Get-Together

instead of 264 €
239€
−25 €
Early bird until 31 August 2026
from 1 September264 €
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Venue

German Sport University Cologne.

Europe's largest sport university – the perfect setting for Sci@Swim.

AddressAm Sportpark Müngersdorf 6, 50933 Cologne
SessionsSeminar room 92 (SR92) & swimming centre
Evening eventDSHS Guesthouse (restaurant) · Guts-Muths-Weg 1 (entrance via Am Römerhof) · 50933 Cologne
Getting thereS-Bahn line 1, Junkersdorf station

Reserved hotel room block

Essential by Dorint Köln-Junkersdorf

Aachener Str. 1059–1061, 50858 Cologne

119€ / single room
139€ / double room
incl. breakfast

Booking by email to reservierung.koeln-junkersdorf@dorint.com

Reference: "Science in Swimming"

Available until 30 October 2026

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Yes — the symposium covers 15 learning units (LE) and qualifies for a full Trainer A licence renewal.

Cancellation is possible up to 4 weeks before the event for a €30 processing fee. From 4 weeks before the event, 50 % of the ticket price is charged. From 7 days before the event, no refund is possible. Transferring your ticket to another person is free of charge at any time.

Yes — we have a reserved block at Essential by Dorint Köln-Junkersdorf, Aachener Str. 1059-1061, 50858 Cologne. Single room from €119 | double room from €139 (incl. breakfast). Book via reservierung.koeln-junkersdorf@dorint.com using the reference "Science in Swimming". Available until 30 October 2026.

Yes, a poster session takes place on Saturday evening. Abstract submission is already closed — we have received enough registrations. Thank you for the great interest!