Uniting Disciplines – The Sports, Medicine and Health Summit 2025 in Hamburg
Bringing together experts from diverse fields is a challenging task. The Sports, Medicine and Health Summit 2025 (SMHS), held for the third time in Hamburg, took on exactly this challenge: to create a platform where science, sport, medicine, physiotherapy, public policy, education, and influencer culture could converge. Organised by CPO HANSER SERVICE with the German Society for Sports Medicine and Prevention (DGSP), the Summit successfully brought together leading experts from the worlds of science, sport and health for a unique opportunity to share knowledge and network.
A Hub of Collaboration: Expo & Sports Zone
A defining feature of the SMHS 2025 was the Expo & Sports Zone, which reimagined the traditional exhibition concept with over 100 exhibitors, sponsors, and partners. Live sessions with local clubs, poster presentations, guided tours, and “Realtalks” fostered meaningful encounters among scientists, practitioners, influencers, and enthusiasts.
Merging Theory with Practice
With 4.500 participants and over 225 individual programme sessions, the SMHS 2025 was more than just a scientific congress, it was a live demonstration of the synergy between research and real-world application. Topics ranged from cycle tracking in sport, men’s health, and nutrition, to myths in strength training and endurance performance.
From Schools to Stadiums
The Summit demonstrated a clear commitment to accessibility, education, and inclusion across diverse audience groups.
The pilot project School meets Health introduced pupils and teachers to health education through interactive workshops and talks by personalities like Sophia Thiel (sport blogger) and Katharina Isele (“fittest person in Germany”), addressing body image, mental health, and motivation.
Political Support & Strategic Urban Partnership
A key strength of SMHS 2025 was its close collaboration with the City of Hamburg, one of only six officially recognised Global Active Cities. With patronage from First Mayor Dr. Peter Tschentscher, the Summit gained strong political backing and served as a platform for promoting physical activity as preventive healthcare.
Science Meets Influence
One of the Summit’s core innovations was the strategic integration of social media influencers and science communicators, who brought academic insights into public conversations, achieving over 1.2 million social media views and broad media coverage.
Scientific Excellence with a Global Perspective
At the base of the Summit stood a high-level academic programme, shaped by the German Society for Sports Medicine and Prevention (DGSP) and numerous expert organisations. Highlights included the Global Alliance Day and the renewed Hamburg Declaration, supported by delegates from more than 15 countries, reinforcing global commitment to preventive health.
Conclusion
The SMHS 2025 delivered a compelling blueprint for the future of interdisciplinary congresses. By merging theoretical insight with physical engagement, and academic discourse with public involvement, it catered to a wide range of stakeholders from medical professionals and physiotherapists to sports scientists, students, and interested private individuals.
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CPO HANSER SERVICE will organise the next Sports, Medicine and Health Summit in Hamburg from 15 to 16 April 2027.
