Sports
Nutrition
The 2nd Panhellenic Sports Nutrition Conference will take place on March 21–22, 2026, at the War Museum of Athens. Co-organized by the Peak Performance Nutrition and Exercise Ergometric Center and the Academy of Sports Nutrition (UK), this event builds upon the success of the inaugural conference to bring together leading experts, health professionals, and students.
Regards
It is with great pleasure and honor that we welcome you to the 2nd Panhellenic Sports Nutrition Conference, taking place on March 21 and 22, 2026, at the War Museum of Athens. The conference serves as a continuation of last year’s successful event and is the result of a collaboration between the Peak Performance Nutrition and Exercise Ergometric Center and the Academy of Sports Nutrition (United Kingdom).
The program features six central thematic units reflecting modern approaches to sports nutrition:
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Nutrition for Muscle Growth & Hypertrophy
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Nutrition for Endurance Athletes
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Nutrition for Team Sports Athletes
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Nutrition for Child & Adolescent Athletes
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Nutrition, Chronic Diseases & Health
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Nutrition & Social Media: Influences, Trends & Misinformation
We are honored to host distinguished international keynote speakers who will share their global knowledge and enhance the scientific quality of the conference.
The Organizing and Scientific Committee aims for this conference to be an established institution that unites scientists, healthcare professionals, and students, fostering dialogue and continuous progress in sports nutrition.
Sincerely,
Dr. Athanasios Douligeris, MSc, PhD
President of the Organizing & Scientific Committee
TOPIC
Nutrition for Muscle Growth & Hypertrophy
Protein intake optimization (timing, amount, distribution), the "anabolic window," carbohydrate roles, hypertrophy supplements, and muscle performance biomarkers.
Nutrition for Endurance Athletes
Carbohydrate loading strategies, supplementation for endurance and ultra-endurance sports, and athlete hydration protocols.
Nutrition for Team Sports Athletes
Weekly nutritional periodization in football, supplement strategies for basketball and football, pre-game and in-game fueling, and inter-match recovery protocols.
Nutrition & Social Media: Influences, Trends & Misinformation
Countering health misinformation online, the responsibility of scientists in nutrition communication, and the impact of platforms like TikTok/Instagram on eating disorders.
Nutrition, Chronic Diseases & Health
Cardiovascular disease prevention via genetics, the truth behind LDL cholesterol, gastrointestinal disorders (Celiac, IBD, IBS), gut health, magnesium supplementation, and athlete mental health.
Nutrition for Child & Adolescent Athletes
Nutritional requirements for growth and performance, youth body weight management, Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), and youth nutritional deficiencies.
Conference Highlights
See selected photos from the speeches, the exhibition space and the discussions of the 1st Panhellenic Sports Nutrition Conference.
Honorary Guest Speakers
Stavros A. Kavouras, PhD
Arizona State University (USA)
Assistant Dean & Professor of Nutrition, Director of Hydration Science Lab
Dr. Emily N. Werner, PhD, RD, CSSD, IFNCP
Philadelphia 76ERS NBA, USA
Team Dietitian
Presidency - Speakers
- Fotini Athanasopoulou, MSc, Dietitian - Sports Nutritionist
- Stamatis Vragkas, BSc, Dietitian - Sports Nutritionist
- Dr. Kalliopi Gouskou, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biology-Genetics, Medical School of NKUA
- Dr. Athanasios Douligeris, PhD, Director of Studies, Academy of Sports Nutrition, UK, Founder, Peak Performance
- Evangelos Zoumbaneas, Dietitian - Nutritionist, Founder of KEADD
- Valantis Elias, MSc(c), Dietitian - Sports Nutritionist
- Dr. Nikolaos Theodorakis, MD, PhD(c), Physician - Founder & CEO, NT-CardioMetabolics
- Eleni Kallianioti, MSd, SENr, Dietitian - Sports Nutritionist
- Dr. Raphaelia Nicoletta Kallioupi, MSc, PhD, Psychologist, Senior Lecturer University of Derby, UK
- Vasilios Karamanidis, MSc, Dietitian - Sports Nutritionist
- Vasilios Katsilas, MSc, PhD(c) Dietitian-Nutritionist
- Daniel Kapsis, MSc, PhD(c), Dietitian - Sports Nutritionist, AEK FC
- Dr. Evangelos Kirithras, MD, General Practitioner, Scientific Director of ProjectBioArte
- Panagiotis Kliassios, MSc, Dietitian - Sports Nutritionist
- Thodoris Koutrakos, MMEdSci, Clinical Dietitian - Sports Nutritionist, Athens Metropolitan College
- Dr. Irini Manthou, Sports Nutritionist, MSc, PhD (MedSci), Olympiacos FC Academy
- Panagiotis Mitrogiannis, MSc, Dietitian - Sports Nutritionist
- Konstantinos Bakopoulos, MSc, Dietitian - Sports Nutritionist
- Dr. Konstantinos Xenos, PhD, Clinical Dietitian - Sports Nutritionist
- Dr. Ioanna Paspala, MSc, PhD, Professor of Physical Education - Sports Nutritionist, PAOK FC
- Stefanos Papanastasiou, Dietitian - Sports Nutritionist
- Paris Papachristos, Dietitian Nutritionist, MSc, Founder of medNutrition.gr
- Manos Smyrlakis, MSc, Dietitian - Sports Nutritionist
- Dr. George Touliatos, MD, Physician - Biopathologist
- Nikos Chantzis, MSc, Dietitian - Sports Nutritionist
Our Partners & Sponsors
We are proud to collaborate with leading brands and organizations that support our mission for excellence in sports science.
War Museum of Athens
The 2nd Panhellenic Sports Nutrition Conference will be held at the amphitheater of the War Museum of Athens. The Museum is located in the center of Athens and is easily accessible by all means of transportation.
Vasilissis Sofias & Rizari 2, Athens 106 75 (Metro Station: Evangelismos)
Organization and Sponsorship Manager
Dr. Athanasios Douligeris, MSc, PhD
+30 6945361262