Welcome Messages

Dear Colleagues, Delegates, Faculty Members, Researchers, Students and Friends,

It gives me immense pleasure, on behalf of the Indian Society of Sports and Exercise Medicine (ISSEM), to warmly welcome you to the 4th International Conference of the Indian Society of Sports and Exercise Medicine – 4th ISSEMCON 2027, being organised by the Department of Physiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KAHER), Belagavi, Karnataka, India, under the aegis of ISSEM.

The conference will commence with Pre-Conference Workshops on 23rd April 2027, followed by the Main Conference on 24th–25th April 2027, at the KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Belagavi, Karnataka.

The theme of ISSEMCON 2027, “Frontiers in Sports and Exercise Medicine: Innovation, Integration and Excellence” aptly reflects the direction in which our discipline is advancing. Contemporary Sports and Exercise Medicine is increasingly interdisciplinary—bringing together medicine, physiology, exercise science, rehabilitation, nutrition sciences, lifestyle medicine, sports technology and engineering, performance sciences, coaching sciences and allied disciplines to promote health, optimise human performance, prevent injury and illness, and facilitate safe participation in physical activity and sport.

Today, the relevance of Sports and Exercise Medicine extends far beyond competitive sport. With the increasing burden of physical inactivity, sedentary behaviour, lifestyle-related disorders and declining physical fitness, scientifically prescribed exercise has emerged as an important physiological intervention across the spectrum of prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, health optimisation and performance enhancement. At the same time, advances in sports science, physiological assessment, wearable technologies, data analytics, rehabilitation and precision exercise prescription continue to expand the boundaries of our field.

ISSEMCON 2027 seeks to provide a meaningful academic platform where clinicians, physiologists, sports and exercise medicine specialists, exercise and sports scientists, physiotherapists, nutrition professionals, rehabilitation specialists, researchers, educators, coaches, strength and conditioning professionals, students and other stakeholders can come together to exchange knowledge, share experiences, discuss emerging evidence and explore new opportunities for collaboration.

The Pre-Conference Workshops will provide participants with opportunities for focused and practical learning, while the main scientific programme will facilitate interaction with experts, dissemination of contemporary scientific knowledge, presentation of research, and discussion of current challenges and future directions in Sports and Exercise Medicine and Sciences.

I particularly acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of Dr. Harpreet Kour, Organising Secretary, ISSEMCON 2027; Professor of Physiology & Deputy Registrar, KAHER; Exercise Physiologist, Clinical & Sports Nutritionist and Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional, together with the entire organising team of KAHER and Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, for undertaking the responsibility of hosting this important academic event.

The strength of ISSEM has always been its multidisciplinary character and its commitment to building meaningful bridges between clinical medicine, human physiology, exercise science, athlete health and performance sciences. I hope ISSEMCON 2027 will further strengthen these connections, encourage young professionals and researchers, stimulate collaborative work, and contribute to the continued development of Sports and Exercise Medicine in India and across the international community.

I warmly invite all of you to participate actively—not only by attending the scientific sessions, but also by engaging in discussions, presenting your research, exchanging ideas, developing collaborations and interacting with colleagues from diverse professional backgrounds.

May ISSEMCON 2027 become a forum for scientific enquiry, interdisciplinary integration, innovation, professional development and academic fellowship, while advancing our shared commitment towards healthier individuals, safer sport and optimal human performance.

On behalf of the Indian Society of Sports and Exercise Medicine, I once again extend a warm welcome to all delegates, faculty members and participants and wish the 4th ISSEMCON 2027 every success.

We look forward to welcoming you to Belagavi, Karnataka, from 23rd–25th April 2027.

With warm regards and best wishes,

It is my great privilege and honour to welcome you all to the 4th ISSEMCON - International Sports and Exercise Medicine Conference to be held in KLE Institute of Higher Education, Belgaum, Karnataka.

As Vice President of the Indian Society of Sports and Exercise Medicine (ISSEM), I am immensely proud to see ISSEMCON grow into a premier platform that unites clinicians of various medical specialities, physiotherapists, sports scientists, researchers and the coaching fraternity with a shared mission - to advance athlete health, performance and safe return to sport.

This year, our theme reflects the evolving landscape of Sports Medicine in India - from grassroots to elite, from injury prevention to performance optimization, and from rehabilitation to Exercise as Medicine for all.

With distinguished international and national faculty, cutting-edge scientific sessions, and hands-on workshops, the 4th ISSEMCON - 2027 promises rich academic exchange, collaboration, interaction and new friendship.

We are at a pivotal moment for sports in India. As participation grows, so does our responsibility to ensure evidence-based, ethical and accessible sports medicine care.

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our organizing committee, speakers, sponsors and delegates.

Let us learn, network and together shape the future of Sports and Exercise Medicine in India.

Welcome to ISSEMCON 2027.

Dear Colleagues,

It is my distinct honour and privilege, as Treasurer of the Indian Society of Sports and Exercise Medicine (ISSEM), to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to all delegates for the 4th International Conference of ISSEM - ISSEMCON 2027, to be hosted by KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KLEAHER), Belagavi, Karnataka.

Our theme for this year resonates with the core mission of ISSEM: to bridge the gap between sports performance and lifelong health. Sports and fitness are not merely about winning medals; they are powerful medicine. In an era where non-communicable diseases, sedentary lifestyle, and stress-related disorders are rising, regular exercise is the most potent, cost-effective, and accessible intervention we have.

As a society of Sports and Exercise Medicine specialists, Physiologists, and Clinicians, we believe in the principle of "Exercise is Medicine". A healthy lifestyle is built on four pillars: regular, scientifically prescribed physical activity, balanced nutrition, adequate sleep and recovery, and positive mental well-being. Our goal at ISSEMCON 2027 is to provide evidence-based tools for risk-benefit optimization, load management, injury prevention, and clinical exercise prescription for all populations - from elite athletes to patients with diabetes, hypertension and obesity.

This conference will be a platform for knowledge exchange, hands-on learning, and collaboration to advance our shared vision of "Play True, Win Clean" and "Keeping Athletes Safely on the Field".

On behalf of ISSEM, I invite you to join us at Belagavi to learn, network, and reaffirm our commitment to making India a fitter, healthier, and more active nation.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Warm regards,