The landscape of human performance is evolving rapidly, requiring a multidisciplinary approach that spans elite sports, military, and beyond. To shape a summit that delivers cutting-edge insights and world-class programming, we have brought together a distinguished Advisory Committee of leaders in sport science, performance, and wellness.
These experts will help craft the program by—curating content, advising on critical topics, and identifying high-impact speakers who will challenge and inspire attendees.
Meet the Advisory Committee
We are honored to introduce the performance leaders who will help develop an agenda that tackles today’s most pressing challenges and opportunities in human performance:
Ian McKeown
With a career spanning elite hockey and beyond, Ian is driving high-performance strategies that optimize athlete health, recovery, and long-term development.
- Vice President of Athlete Performance and Wellness
- Philadelphia Flyers
Catarina Bajanca
A trailblazer in performance innovation, Catarina integrates cutting-edge technology and data analytics to drive athlete development and recovery strategies at the national level.
- Lead Sport Scientist
- S.L. Benefica
Scott Kuehn
At the forefront of collegiate sports science, Scott is pioneering data-driven performance models that enhance athlete readiness and resilience.
- Manager of Applied Sport Science
- LSU
Peter Catteeuw
A leader in elite soccer performance, Peter has developed cutting-edge training methodologies that support player development and injury prevention at the highest level.
- Head of Performance
- Royal Antwerp FC
Dr. Darren Burgess
With extensive experience in professional football and sports science, Darren is renowned for his progressive approaches to training load management and athlete wellness.
- General Manager of Performance
- Adelaide Football Club
Dr Chris McLellan PhD
A respected sports science consultant and performance strategist, Chris has worked across elite sport and research, bringing evidence-based insights to athlete performance, recovery, and well-being.
- Vice President, Sports Performance
- Florida Panthers
Mark D. Stephenson
A leading expert at the intersection of sports science and military performance, Mark brings deep expertise in applied human performance strategies for elite athletes and special operations forces.
- Applied Sport & Performance Scientist
- Mass General Brigham, USSOCOM
As part of the Advisory Committee, these industry leaders will:
- Curate & Design Content – Collaborating with fellow experts to build a compelling program addressing today’s performance challenges and opportunities.
- Advise on Relevant Topics – Providing insights into trends shaping the human performance landscape, from sports science innovations to mental resilience and data-driven decision-making.
- Recommend Leading Speakers – Identifying high-caliber speakers who will elevate the conversation and deliver powerful insights.
Learn more about the upcoming Human Performance Summit in June.