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Practical coaching
Experience hands-on workshops, live demonstrations, and practical sessions designed to translate coaching concepts directly into training.
International speed training conference
Move better.
Move faster.
Two days of practical sessions with the coaches and
researchers redefining sprint performance, from the
blocks to the finish line.
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Why attend
Where the science of speed meets the track.
Two days built around one idea: every talk has to earn its place on the track. Speed Festival brings together the coaches and researchers redefining sprint performance and puts their work into practice.
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Practical coaching
Experience hands-on workshops, live demonstrations, and practical sessions designed to translate coaching concepts directly into training.
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International expertise
Learn from international coaches, researchers, and practitioners while exchanging ideas, building connections, and expanding your professional network.
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Science meets the track
Discover how current research can be translated into practical decisions that improve sprint training and athlete performance.
Who it's for
Built for everyone chasing velocity
Whether you coach it, study it, or run it, Speed Festival is where the practical and the scientific sides of sprint performance meet.
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Track & Field Coach
Develop your coaching knowledge and discover strategies to improve sprint performance, training quality, and athlete development.
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Athletic Trainer
Learn how to develop acceleration, speed, and change of direction through practical methods for athletes across different sports.
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Sport Science Student
Connect academic knowledge with real coaching practice and understand how sprint research can be applied on the track.
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Athlete
Improve your understanding of sprint performance, learn from leading coaches, and connect with athletes and practitioners from different countries.
The idea behind the festival
Speed starts with movement efficiency
To move faster, we first need to move better. It is not only about producing more force — it is about how that force is organised, timed and delivered.
Move better.
Move faster.
It is not only about producing more force.
Program
Two days, two formats.
A quick look first — open the full programme when you want every session. Simultaneous translation from English to Italian is provided throughout Sunday's conference.
Saturday · 10 Oct
Hands-on workshops
Morning workshop
Speaker to be announced
Afternoon workshop
Speaker to be announced
Social event
Casual networking drink · to be confirmed
only 60 seats
Sunday · 11 Oct
Main conference
Morning sessions
Welcome presentation + Sessions 1–4, international speakers
Afternoon sessions
Sessions 5–7 + wrap up
Included
Simultaneous translation (EN→IT), welcome coffee, lunch box, exhibition
170 seats
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Saturday · 10 Oct Speaker to be announced 1 h 30 min Speaker to be announced Casual networking drink · to be confirmed Programme subject to change. Sunday · 11 Oct 15 min 45 min 45 min 1 h 30 min 1 h 30 min 1 h 30 min 45 min 45 min 20 min *Programme subject to change.View full programme
Hands-on workshops
Registration
Morning workshop
Lunch
Afternoon workshop
Social event
Welcome coffeeIncluded
Lunch boxIncluded
ExhibitionPlanned
Main conference
Registration
Welcome presentation
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
Lunch
Session 5
Session 6
Session 7
Wrap up
Welcome coffeeIncluded
Lunch boxIncluded
Simultaneous translationEnglish → Italian
ExhibitionPlanned
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Lineup
Speakers
Our 2026 lineup is almost locked in. Names get revealed one by one starting 24 July — here and on our social channels.
Registration
Two tickets. Pick yours.
Just two options, both with limited Early Bird pricing. Seats are capped and there is no on-site registration — leave your email and you'll be first to register when tickets open.
Sunday Conference
One day · Sunday only
Sunday Conference · 11 Oct 2026
€150Early Bird
€200 standard price after Early Bird
Only 75 Early Bird tickets · 170 seats total
- Full Sunday conference (9:00–17:30)
- International speakers
- Simultaneous translation (EN→IT)
- Welcome coffee
- Lunch box
- Exhibition area (planned)
Full Experience
Most popular · two days
Full Experience · 10–11 Oct 2026
€300Early Bird
€400 standard price after Early Bird
Only 30 Early Bird tickets · 60 seats total
- Saturday hands-on workshops (max 60 participants)
- Full Sunday main conference
- Simultaneous translation (EN→IT)
- Welcome coffee
- Lunch box
- Exhibition area (planned)
- Social event (to be confirmed)
Early Bird
Until 31 AugOr until sold out — 75 conference tickets and 30 full-experience tickets. Once they're gone, standard pricing applies.
Special discounts
Discount codes are available for eligible participants. Check the FAQ below to see if you qualify — discounts cannot be combined.
Limited seats
170 / 60170 seats for the Sunday conference, 60 for the full experience (workshops capped at 60). No on-site registration.
Registration is not available on-site under any circumstances. Questions? [email protected]
The home of Speed Festival
dalmine, Italy
Two full days of talks, workshops and networking in one of northern Italy's most connected cities — with the Alps on the horizon and a historic upper town a short ride away.
VenueCUS Dalmine
AddressVia Verdi 56, Dalmine (BG)
AirportOrio al Serio · 20 min
From MilanUnder 1 hour by train
Throwback
From past editions
A look back at Speed Festival 2024 and 2025.
In their words
What past attendees say
I sincerely enjoyed the course. I most liked the speeches focused on coaches' experiences… I was fully and deeply interested by Hakan Andersson's talk.
RobertoThe course was very interesting due to the various guests and the opportunity to try the 1080 sprint… I would recommend it to any athletic trainer.
SimoneIt has been an amazing course. I did not doubt to travel from Spain to attend… The organization was great and overall a very good experience.
PedroPOWERED BY
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer discounted tickets?
Yes. Discount codes are available for:
- ilCoach Members
- Students
- Partner Federations
- Previous Speed Festival participants
Discounts cannot be combined. Contact us at [email protected] to check your eligibility and receive a code.
How does Early Bird work?
Early Bird prices (€150 for the Sunday Conference and €300 for the Full Experience) end at whichever comes first:
- on 31 August, or
- when the Early Bird tickets sell out — 75 for the conference and 30 for the full experience.
After that, standard pricing applies (€200 and €400).
Where exactly does the event take place?
Speed Festival 2026 takes place at CUS Dalmine, Via Verdi 56, Dalmine (BG), Italy, on 10–11 October 2026. Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport is about 20 minutes away by taxi.
Is there a partner hotel for attendees?
Yes. We have a partnership with two hotels under the same management, both a short drive from CUS Dalmine: One Hotel (Dalmine) and Hotel Ristorante Continental (Osio Sotto). To access the special Speed Festival rate, email [email protected] and mention that you are attending Speed Festival — they will send you the rates and availability for both properties.
Is there translation available?
Yes, simultaneous translation from English to Italian is provided throughout Sunday's conference for Italian-speaking attendees.
Can I register on-site the day of the event?
No, on-site registration is not available under any circumstances. Seats are limited, so we recommend registering in advance once tickets open.
Can my company sponsor or support the event?
Yes. We have a range of sponsorship packages available for companies interested in supporting this high-level event. Contact us at [email protected] for more information.
I'm registering a team or association — is a group discount available?
Yes, multiple registrations can receive a discounted fee based on the number of participants. Contact us at [email protected] for details.