Track & Field Coach
Learn how to improve your knowledge of sprint performance development for your athletes.
The 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.
10–11 October 2026 · CUS Dalmine, Italy
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Who it's for
Built for everyone chasing velocity.
The biggest international 2-day conference on speed training, with practical sessions. A chance to meet top international coaches, athletes, companies, and researchers working on every aspect of velocity.
Athletic Trainer
Understand how to train, develop, and improve acceleration, speed, and change of direction in major sports.
Sports Science Student
Apply practical sense to what you've studied in your academic path.
Athlete
Grow your network, connect with top coaches, and deepen your knowledge of sprint performance.
Move Better
Move Faster
It is not only about producing more force.
The idea behind the festival
Are we moving better first?
Speed starts with movement efficiency. To move faster, we first need to move better — it's not only about producing more force.
- 01 · Coordination
- 02 · Timing
- 03 · Mechanics
10–11 October 2026 · CUS Dalmine
Via Verdi 56, Dalmine (BG), Italy — two full days of talks, workshops, and networking with the international speed-training community. Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport is 20 minutes away by taxi.
Lineup
Speakers.
Our 2026 lineup is almost locked in. Names get revealed one by one starting July 27 — here and on our social channels.
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Format
Two days, two formats.
Simultaneous translation from English to Italian provided throughout Sunday's conference.
Saturday
Hands-On Workshops
- 10:00 – 13:00
Morning workshop — speaker to be announced - 14:30 – 17:30
Afternoon workshop — speaker to be announced
Included only with the Conference + Workshops ticket — 60 seats available.
Sunday
Main Conference
- 9:00 – 18:00
Full day of talks from international coaches and researchers. Simultaneous translation English → Italian provided.
Includes welcome coffee, welcome bag, and lunch box — 170 seats available.
Registration
Two ways in.
Seats are limited — no on-site registration will be possible. Leave your email below and you'll be first to register when tickets open.
Sunday Conference
Pricing coming soon
170 seats available
- • Full Sunday conference (9:00–18:00)
- • Simultaneous translation (EN→IT)
- • Welcome coffee
- • Welcome bag
- • Lunch box
Conference + Workshops
Pricing coming soon
Only 60 seats available
- • Full Sunday conference (9:00–18:00)
- • Simultaneous translation (EN→IT)
- • Welcome coffee
- • Welcome bag
- • Lunch box
- • Both Saturday workshops (10:00–13:00 and 14:30–17:30)
Registration is not available on-site under any circumstances. Questions? [email protected]
Throwback
From past editions.
A look back at Speed Festival 2024 and 2025.
In their words
What past attendees say.
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“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.”
— Roberto
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“The 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.”
— Simone
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“It 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.”
— Pedro
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“I liked this course because of the different aspects presented across the sessions, and the networking between participants.”
— Rodrigo
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“I really enjoyed the course, especially the presentation that started with running technique in children. The evaluation with the 1080 was also very interesting.”
— Fabiana
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Will the event be recorded?
The main conference sessions are typically recorded. Recording access details for 2026 ticket tiers will be announced alongside registration.