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Biggest educational event of the year !

3 institutions

1 Major Event


SWIS Symposium, Xpertise360 and Optimum Education join forces to create the biggest educational event of the province of Quebec of the industry of fitness and Strength and Conditioning.

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Biggest educational event of the year !

3 institutions

1 Major Event


SWIS Symposium, Xpertise360 and Optimum Education join forces to create the biggest educational event of the province of Quebec of the industry of fitness and Strength and Conditioning.

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Biggest educational event of the year !

3 institutions

1 Major Event


SWIS Symposium, Xpertise360 and Optimum Education join forces to create the biggest educational event of the province of Quebec of the industry of fitness and Strength and Conditioning.

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WHAT'S
SWIS ?

Created in the early 2000s by Dr. Ken Kinakin, SWIS Symposium is every year one of the biggest educational event in Canada and the US having among his presenters some of the biggest names in the world to present.

Always having the most up to date science and content PLUS an amazing experience for all attendees to meet and exchange with top experts in the world.

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WHAT'S
SWIS ?

Created in the early 2000s by Dr. Ken Kinakin, SWIS Symposium is every year one of the biggest educational event in Canada and the US having among his presenters some of the biggest names in the world to present.

Always having the most up to date science and content PLUS an amazing experience for all attendees to meet and exchange with top experts in the world.

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WHAT'S SWIS ?

Created in the early 2000s by Dr. Ken Kinakin, SWIS Symposium is every year one of the biggest educational event in Canada and the US having among his presenters some of the biggest names in the world to present.

Always having the most up to date science and content PLUS an amazing experience for all attendees to meet and exchange with top experts in the world.

CONFIRMED
ENGLISH
SPEAKERS
2 ENGLISH ROOMS

Paul Gagné

Paul Gagné has been a posturologist and strength coach for over 40 years. His unique approach has allowed him to work with some of the world’s top athletes across various sports, from hockey to mogul skiing and Formula 1. He has authored or co-authored hundreds of articles in prestigious training magazines throughout his career. Additionally, he has delivered hundreds of conferences worldwide, sharing his expertise in posture, performance, and athletic development.

Dr. Ken Kinakin

Dr. Ken Kinakin is a chiropractor, certified strength and conditioning specialist, and personal trainer with over 40 years of experience in bodybuilding and powerlifting. He lectures internationally on weight training, rehabilitation, and nutrition, presenting for NSCA, Can-Fit-Pro, and rehabilitation certification programs. Author of Optimal Muscle Training, he also served on the Canadian Powerlifting Medical Committee. He founded SWIS (Society of Weight-Training Injury Specialists) to educate professionals on exercise muscle testing, rehab, and injury treatment.

Tom Sheppard

Tom Sheppard is a strength and powerlifting coach who has worked with professional athletes worldwide in sports like rugby, baseball, MMA, and elite powerlifting. Co-owner of Phoenix Performance and head coach at Thibarmy, he also writes for major platforms such as EliteFTS and T-Nation. In 2022 and 2023, he presented at the prestigious SWIS Symposium, sharing the stage with top figures in the fitness industry. He is the co-host of the famous podcast Table Talk alongside Dave Tate. He also co-wrote a book with Christian Thibaudeau, which is now available in 5 languages.

Naomi Sheppard

Naomi has 13 years of coaching experience, working with clients from post-op patients to professional athletes. An elite powerlifter, she holds multiple British, European, and World Records and is the UK’s all-time strongest pound-for-pound lifter. Her top lifts include a 262.5 kg world-record squat. Combining her competitive experience with a background in biochemistry, she designs science-based training and nutrition plans. Since 2019, she is a coach for Thibarmy and now represents elitefts in the US.

Christian Thibaudeau

Christian Thibaudeau has over 25 years of experience training athletes in 28 sports, serving as Head Strength Coach at the Central Institute for Human Performance. A prolific writer, he has published four books and was a senior author for T-Nation, reaching 400,000+ readers weekly. He developed the Neurotyping System, a revolutionary method that personalizes training based on neurological profiles. As an international lecturer, he helps coaches optimize athlete performance, motivation, and client retention. He published 7 books translated in 5 languages.

Lisa-Marie Farley

Lisa-Marie Farley, osteopath with 13+ years of experience, is recognized for her movement-based approach to sports therapy. Specializing in post-concussion recovery and performance optimization, she has treated over 100 professional athletes across elite sports. For eight years, she has taught manual therapy, Somatraining, and ELDOA internationally. Blending clinical expertise with a deep connection to nature, Lisa-Marie advocates for healing and performance rooted in movement, resilience, and meaningful connection.

Jaime Livingston

Jaime Sochasky Livingston is a Master Neuro Reconditioning Practitioner, Certified Athletic Therapist, and Strength & Conditioning Coach with more than 25 years of experience in high-performance environments. As co-founder of Neuro Reconditioning and ReconditioningHQ.com, she has helped transform the careers and capacities of athletes ranging from Olympians and professional competitors to collegiate performers, executive athletes, and dedicated everyday movers. Renowned for her ability to integrate precise manual therapy with neuro-informed movement and training strategies, Jaime specializes in solving complex injury presentations and building long-term performance capacity. She is a respected educator and mentor, teaching the Neuro Reconditioning approach alongside Scott Livingston to human-performance professionals across the world. Her work consistently reflects her passion for helping people move, feel, and perform beyond what they believed possible.

Justin Kavanaugh

Justin Kavanaugh—Coach Kav is a six-time Olympic coach, performance strategist, and CEO of Sites at Scale. With two decades coaching elite athletes and advising leaders, he fuses Olympic standards with business mastery to help people win the right way—with character, clarity, and championship-level execution. He’s trained Olympians, built global companies, and guided entrepreneurs to scale without stress. His frameworks (WIN the Right Way, Every Day is Game Day, Live Your Telos) deliver practical systems that transform preparation into performance, and ambition into legacy.

CONFIRMED
ENGLISH
SPEAKERS
2 ENGLISH ROOMS

CONFIRMED
ENGLISH
SPEAKERS
2 ENGLISH ROOMS

Paul Gagné

Paul Gagné has been a posturologist and strength coach for over 40 years. His unique approach has allowed him to work with some of the world’s top athletes across various sports, from hockey to mogul skiing and Formula 1. He has authored or co-authored hundreds of articles in prestigious training magazines throughout his career. Additionally, he has delivered hundreds of conferences worldwide, sharing his expertise in posture, performance, and athletic development.

Dr. Ken Kinakin

Dr. Ken Kinakin is a chiropractor, certified strength and conditioning specialist, and personal trainer with over 40 years of experience in bodybuilding and powerlifting. He lectures internationally on weight training, rehabilitation, and nutrition, presenting for NSCA, Can-Fit-Pro, and rehabilitation certification programs. Author of Optimal Muscle Training, he also served on the Canadian Powerlifting Medical Committee. He founded SWIS (Society of Weight-Training Injury Specialists) to educate professionals on exercise muscle testing, rehab, and injury treatment.

Tom Sheppard

Tom Sheppard is a strength and powerlifting coach who has worked with professional athletes worldwide in sports like rugby, baseball, MMA, and elite powerlifting. Co-owner of Phoenix Performance and head coach at Thibarmy, he also writes for major platforms such as EliteFTS and T-Nation. In 2022 and 2023, he presented at the prestigious SWIS Symposium, sharing the stage with top figures in the fitness industry. He is the co-host of the famous podcast Table Talk alongside Dave Tate. He also co-wrote a book with Christian Thibaudeau, which is now available in 5 languages.

Naomi Sheppard

Naomi has 13 years of coaching experience, working with clients from post-op patients to professional athletes. An elite powerlifter, she holds multiple British, European, and World Records and is the UK’s all-time strongest pound-for-pound lifter. Her top lifts include a 262.5 kg world-record squat. Combining her competitive experience with a background in biochemistry, she designs science-based training and nutrition plans. Since 2019, she is a coach for Thibarmy and now represents elitefts in the US.

Christian Thibaudeau

Christian Thibaudeau has over 25 years of experience training athletes in 28 sports, serving as Head Strength Coach at the Central Institute for Human Performance. A prolific writer, he has published four books and was a senior author for T-Nation, reaching 400,000+ readers weekly. He developed the Neurotyping System, a revolutionary method that personalizes training based on neurological profiles. As an international lecturer, he helps coaches optimize athlete performance, motivation, and client retention. He published 7 books translated in 5 languages.

Lisa-Marie Farley

Lisa-Marie Farley, osteopath with 13+ years of experience, is recognized for her movement-based approach to sports therapy. Specializing in post-concussion recovery and performance optimization, she has treated over 100 professional athletes across elite sports. For eight years, she has taught manual therapy, Somatraining, and ELDOA internationally. Blending clinical expertise with a deep connection to nature, Lisa-Marie advocates for healing and performance rooted in movement, resilience, and meaningful connection.

Jaime Livingston

Jaime Sochasky Livingston is a Master Neuro Reconditioning Practitioner, Certified Athletic Therapist, and Strength & Conditioning Coach with more than 25 years of experience in high-performance environments. As co-founder of Neuro Reconditioning and ReconditioningHQ.com, she has helped transform the careers and capacities of athletes ranging from Olympians and professional competitors to collegiate performers, executive athletes, and dedicated everyday movers. Renowned for her ability to integrate precise manual therapy with neuro-informed movement and training strategies, Jaime specializes in solving complex injury presentations and building long-term performance capacity. She is a respected educator and mentor, teaching the Neuro Reconditioning approach alongside Scott Livingston to human-performance professionals across the world. Her work consistently reflects her passion for helping people move, feel, and perform beyond what they believed possible.

Justin Kavanaugh

Justin Kavanaugh—Coach Kav is a six-time Olympic coach, performance strategist, and CEO of Sites at Scale. With two decades coaching elite athletes and advising leaders, he fuses Olympic standards with business mastery to help people win the right way—with character, clarity, and championship-level execution. He’s trained Olympians, built global companies, and guided entrepreneurs to scale without stress. His frameworks (WIN the Right Way, Every Day is Game Day, Live Your Telos) deliver practical systems that transform preparation into performance, and ambition into legacy.

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THE VENUE

Novotel Hotel YUL

2599 Boul. Alfred Nobel Montreal, QC, H4S 2G1, Canada

Hotel Reservation Method By Telephone: 1-514-337-3222 and mention ‘’SWIS’’ event

Please note that in order to receive this rate the hotel must be booked before March 31st, 2026.

Staff speaks English at the hotel.


ROOM INFORMATION

The following rooms rates are available :

2 double bed room $185 CAD / $128 USD

The Deluxe Room with 1 king size bed $185 CAD / $128 USD

This includes amenities and services such as : Free wifi and Free Parking

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THE VENUE

Novotel Hotel YUL

2599 Boul. Alfred Nobel Montreal, QC, H4S 2G1, Canada

Hotel Reservation Method By Telephone: 1-514-337-3222 and mention ‘’SWIS’’ event

Please note that in order to receive this rate the hotel must be booked before March 31st, 2026.

Staff speaks English at the hotel.


ROOM INFORMATION

The following rooms rates are available :

2 double bed room $185 CAD / $128 USD

The Deluxe Room with 1 king size bed $185 CAD / $128 USD

This includes amenities and services such as : Free wifi and Free Parking

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THE VENUE

Novotel Hotel YUL

2599 Boul. Alfred Nobel Montreal, QC, H4S 2G1, Canada

Hotel Reservation Method By Telephone: 1-514-337-3222 and mention ‘’SWIS’’ event

Please note that in order to receive this rate the hotel must be booked before March 31st, 2026.

Staff speaks English at the hotel.


ROOM INFORMATION

The following rooms rates are available :

2 double bed room $185 CAD / $128 USD

The Deluxe Room with 1 king size bed $185 CAD / $128 USD

This includes amenities and services such as : Free wifi and Free Parking

PRICES, DATES AND INCLUSION

Early Bird price

47 : 22 : 44 : 05

STANDARD Ticket

Black Friday Deal until December 1st

Super-Duper Early Bird price until February 28th

Early bird from March 1st to April 21st

Regular Price starting April 22nd

Door price

Full-Time Student (proof required)

$199 CAD/$139 USD

$249 CAD/$179 USD

$297 CAD/$220 USD

$396 CAD/$365 USD

$495 CAD/$365 USD

$99 CAD/$75 USD

* Black Friday Deal include video replays of every session

* Video replays of every session +$50 CAD/$30 USD

* Taxes may apply

Register Now

Register Now (Full-Time Student)

VIP Ticket

VIP Ticket gives you access to :

/ Lunch (included) with the expert

/ Video replays

/ Free T-Shirt

/ More gifts from our sponsors !!

ADD $125 CAD/$100 USD
to above prices

Register Now

Register Now (Full-Time Student)

PRICES, DATES AND INCLUSION

Early Bird price

47 : 22 : 44 : 05

STANDARD Ticket

Black Friday Deal until December 1st

Super-Duper Early Bird price until February 28th

Early bird from March 1st to April 21st

Regular Price starting April 22nd

Door price

Full-Time Student (proof required)

$199 CAD/$139 USD

$249 CAD/$179 USD

$297 CAD/$220 USD

$396 CAD/$365 USD

$495 CAD/$365 USD

$99 CAD/$75 USD

* Black Friday Deal include video replays of every session

* Video replays of every session +$50 CAD/$30 USD

* Taxes may apply

Register Now

Register Now (Full-Time Student)

VIP Ticket

VIP Ticket gives you access to :

/ Lunch (included) with the expert

/ Video replays

/ Free T-Shirt

/ More gifts from our sponsors !!

ADD $125 CAD/$100 USD
to above prices

Register Now

Register Now (Full-Time Student)

PRICES, DATES AND INCLUSION

Early Bird price

47 : 22 : 44 : 05

STANDARD Ticket

$199 CAD/$139 USD

Black Friday Deal until December 1st

$249 CAD/$179 USD

Super-Duper Early Bird price until March 31st

$297 CAD/$220 USD

Early bird from April 1st to April 21st

$396 CAD/$365 USD

Regular Price starting April 22nd

$495 CAD/$365 USD

Door price

$99 CAD/$75 USD

Full-Time Student (proof required)

* Black Friday Deal include video replays of every session

* Video replays of every session +$50 CAD/$30 USD

* Taxes may apply

Register Now

Register Now (Full-Time Student)

VIP Ticket

VIP Ticket gives you access to :

/ Lunch (included) with the expert

/ Video replays of every session

/ Free T-Shirt

/ More gifts from our sponsors !!

ADD $100CAD/$75 USD to above prices

Register Now

Register Now (Full-Time Student)

May 1st
May 1st

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8:30 am - 9:30 am

Registration, Meet and Greet in the lobby

8:30am-9:30am

English Room 1 – Strength & Conditioning (EWS)

English Room 2 – Health

Franco Room – Fitness

8:30 am - 9:30 am

Squat and Deadlift workshop

Tom & Naomi Sheppard

Targeted Supplementation for High-Performance Aging

Korey Van Wyk

Physical preparation, selection of exercises, and training logic for athletes aged 8 to 18 years

Michaël Chagnon

8:30 am - 9:30 am

Break: visit the exhibitors / Pause: visit the sponsors

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Core training 2.0 – Rotational Strength and Timing, applied biomechanics and neurology protocols in sports performance

Paul Gagné

Suivi et mesure du cycle menstruel chez les athlètes féminines

Victoria Felkar

Building a sustainable and profitable career in coaching: Communication and client relations

Michaël Fullum & Alex Lemay

11:00am - 11:30am

Break / Pause

11:30am - 12:30pm

Fascia in action: How applied fascial anatomy transforms training efficiency

Lisa-Marie Farley

Comment faire une évaluation nutritionnelle/physique

Dr. Ken Kinakin

Case studies: Posturology, functional neurology, and training

Mathieu Boulé & Gabriel Roy-Lehoux

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Dinner – VIP buffet with presenters

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Speed Training for field / Power sports

Justin Kavanaugh

Muscle testing & MPS Dolphins

Dr. Bruce & Dr. Ken Kinakin

Energy systems in combat sports: theory vs reality

Eric Falstrault

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Break: visit the exhibitors / Pause: visit the sponsors

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Understanding hypertrophy: navigating through the polarization, confusion, and half-truths.

Christian Thibaudeau

Les mouvements du ninja pour un changement de mouvement durable

Jaime Livingston

Myths and controversies in nutrition: what does it mean to eat well in 2026

Justin Kavanaugh

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Break: visit the exhibitors / Pause: visit the sponsors

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

S&C Panel

Christian Thibaudeau, Justin Kavanaugh, Lisa-Marie Farley, Tom Sheppard, Naomi Sheppard

Nutrition/Health Panel

Dr. Ken Kinakin, Victoria Felkar, Korey Van Wyk

6:00 PM

Party!

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9:30 - 10:00 AM

☕ Break: Visit the Exhibitors / Pause: Visite des commanditaires

11:00 - 11:30 AM

☕ Break / Pause

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Strength & Conditioning

Fascia in Action: How applied fascial anatomy transforms training efficiency
English Room 1

Lisa-Marie Farley

Health (ENG 02)

How to do a Nutrition/Physical Assessment
English Room 2

Dr. Ken Kinakin

Fitness (FR)

Études de cas: Posturologie, neurologie fonctionnelle et entraînement
Salle Franco

Mathieu Boulé & Gabriel Roy-Lehoux

12:30 - 2:00 PM

🍽️ VIP Buffet with Presenters / VIP buffet avec les présentateurs

3:00 - 3:30 PM

☕ Break: Visit the Exhibitors / Pause: Visite des commanditaires

3:30 - 4:30 PM

Strength & Conditioning

Understanding Hypertrophy: Navigating through the polarization, confusion and half truths
English Room 1

Christian Thibaudeau

Health (ENG 02)

The Ninja Moves for Lasting Movement Change
English Room 2

Jaime Livingston

Fitness (FR)

Mythes et controverses en nutrition: que veux dire bien manger en 2026
Salle Franco

Vanessa Daigle

6:00 PM

🎉 PARTY!

8:30 - 9:30 AM

Strength & Conditioning

Squat and Deadlift Workshop
English Room 1

Tom & Naomi Sheppard

Health (ENG 02)

Targeted Supplementation for High-Performance Aging
English Room 2

Korey Van Wyk

Fitness (FR)

Préparation physique, sélection d'exercices et logique d'entraînement pour les athlètes de 8 à 18 ans
Salle Franco

Michaël Chagnon

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Strength & Conditioning

Core Training 2.0 – Rotational Strength and Timing, applied biomechanics and neurology protocols in sports performance
English Room 1

Paul Gagné

Health (ENG 02)

Menstrual Cycle Tracking and Measurement in Women Athletes
English Room 2

Victoria Felkar

Fitness (FR)

Se bâtir une carrière durable et profitable dans le coaching: Communication et relation client
Salle Franco

Michaël Fullum & Alex Lemay

4:30 - 5:00 PM

☕ Break: Visit the Exhibitors / Pause: Visite des commanditaires

2:00 - 3:00 PM

Strength & Conditioning

Speed Training for Field / Power Sports
English Room 1

Justin Kavanaugh

Health (ENG 02)

Muscle Testing & MPS Dolphins
English Room 2

Dr. Bruce & Dr. Ken Kinakin

Fitness (FR)

Les systèmes énergétiques en sports de combat: théorie vs réalité
Salle Franco

Eric Falstrault

5:00 - 6:00 PM

Panel

S&C Panel
English Room 1

Christian Thibaudeau

Justin Kavanaugh

Lisa-Marie Farley

Tom & Naomi Sheppard

Panel

Nutrition/Health Panel
English Room 2

Dr. Ken Kinakin

Victoria Felkar

Korey Van Wyk

May 1st
May 1st

Powered by

8:30 am - 9:30 am

Registration, Meet and Greet in the lobby

8:30am-9:30am

English Room 1 – Strength & Conditioning (EWS)

English Room 2 – Health

Franco Room – Fitness

8:30 am - 9:30 am

Squat and Deadlift workshop

Tom & Naomi Sheppard

Targeted Supplementation for High-Performance Aging

Korey Van Wyk

Physical preparation, selection of exercises, and training logic for athletes aged 8 to 18 years

Michaël Chagnon

8:30 am - 9:30 am

Break: visit the exhibitors / Pause: visit the sponsors

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Core training 2.0 – Rotational Strength and Timing, applied biomechanics and neurology protocols in sports performance

Paul Gagné

Suivi et mesure du cycle menstruel chez les athlètes féminines

Victoria Felkar

Building a sustainable and profitable career in coaching: Communication and client relations

Michaël Fullum & Alex Lemay

11:00am - 11:30am

Break / Pause

11:30am - 12:30pm

Fascia in action: How applied fascial anatomy transforms training efficiency

Lisa-Marie Farley

Comment faire une évaluation nutritionnelle/physique

Dr. Ken Kinakin

Case studies: Posturology, functional neurology, and training

Mathieu Boulé & Gabriel Roy-Lehoux

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Dinner – VIP buffet with presenters

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Speed Training for field / Power sports

Justin Kavanaugh

Muscle testing & MPS Dolphins

Dr. Bruce & Dr. Ken Kinakin

Energy systems in combat sports: theory vs reality

Eric Falstrault

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Break: visit the exhibitors / Pause: visit the sponsors

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Understanding hypertrophy: navigating through the polarization, confusion, and half-truths.

Christian Thibaudeau

Les mouvements du ninja pour un changement de mouvement durable

Jaime Livingston

Myths and controversies in nutrition: what does it mean to eat well in 2026

Justin Kavanaugh

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Break: visit the exhibitors / Pause: visit the sponsors

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

S&C Panel

Christian Thibaudeau, Justin Kavanaugh, Lisa-Marie Farley, Tom Sheppard, Naomi Sheppard

Nutrition/Health Panel

Dr. Ken Kinakin, Victoria Felkar, Korey Van Wyk

6:00 PM

Party!

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