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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Lisa-Mary 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.
Jamie 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
Super Early Bird price
22 : 02 : 08 : 54
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
Super Early Bird price
22 : 02 : 08 : 54
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
Super Early Bird price
22 : 02 : 08 : 54
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
1er Mai
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8:30 am - 9:30 am
Registration, Meet and Greet in the lobby / Inscription, rencontres et échanges au lobby
8:30am-9:30am
English Room 1 – Strength & Conditioning (EWS)
English Room 2 – Health
Salle Franco – Fitness
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Squat and Deadlift workshop
Tom & Naomi Sheppard
Targeted Supplementation for High-Performance Aging
Korey Van Wyk
Préparation physique, sélection d'exercices et logique d'entraînement pour les athlètes de 8 à 18 ans
Michaël Chagnon
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Break: visit the exhibitors / Pause: visite des commanditaires
10:00am - 11:00am
Core training 2.0 – Rotational Strength and Timing, applied biomechanics and neurology protocols in sports performance
Paul Gagné
Menstrual cycle tracking and measurement in Women athletes
Victoria Felkar
Se bâtir une carrière durable et profitable dans le coaching: Communication et relation client
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
How to do a nutrition/physical assessment
Dr. Ken Kinakin
Études de cas: Posturologie, neurologie fonctionnelle et entraînement
Mathieu Boulé & Gabriel Roy-Lehoux
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Dîner – VIP buffet with presenters / VIP buffet avec les présentateurs
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Speed Training for field / Power sports
Justin Kavanaugh
Muscle testing & MPS Dolphins
Dr. Bruce & Dr. Ken Kinakin
Les systèmes énergétiques en sports de combat: théorie vs réalité
Eric Falstrault
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Break: visit the exhibitors / Pause: visite des commanditaires
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Understanding hypertrophy: navigating through the polarization, confusion and half truths
Christian Thibaudeau
The Ninja Moves for lasting movement change
Jaime Livingston
Mythes et controverses en nutrition: que veux dire bien manger en 2026
Vanessa Daigle
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Break: visit the exhibitors / Pause: visite des commanditaires
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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
6:00pm
Party!
Powered by
Registration & Meet and Greet
Inscription, rencontres et échanges au lobby
7:00pm - 10:00pm
May 1st
1er Mai
Powered by
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Registration, Meet and Greet in the lobby / Inscription, rencontres et échanges au lobby
8:30am-9:30am
English Room 1 – Strength & Conditioning (EWS)
English Room 2 – Health
Salle Franco – Fitness
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Squat and Deadlift workshop
Tom & Naomi Sheppard
Targeted Supplementation for High-Performance Aging
Korey Van Wyk
Préparation physique, sélection d'exercices et logique d'entraînement pour les athlètes de 8 à 18 ans
Michaël Chagnon
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Break: visit the exhibitors / Pause: visite des commanditaires
10:00am - 11:00am
Core training 2.0 – Rotational Strength and Timing, applied biomechanics and neurology protocols in sports performance
Paul Gagné
Menstrual cycle tracking and measurement in Women athletes
Victoria Felkar
Se bâtir une carrière durable et profitable dans le coaching: Communication et relation client
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
How to do a nutrition/physical assessment
Dr. Ken Kinakin
Études de cas: Posturologie, neurologie fonctionnelle et entraînement
Mathieu Boulé & Gabriel Roy-Lehoux
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Dîner – VIP buffet with presenters / VIP buffet avec les présentateurs
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Speed Training for field / Power sports
Justin Kavanaugh
Muscle testing & MPS Dolphins
Dr. Bruce & Dr. Ken Kinakin
Les systèmes énergétiques en sports de combat: théorie vs réalité
Eric Falstrault
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Break: visit the exhibitors / Pause: visite des commanditaires
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Understanding hypertrophy: navigating through the polarization, confusion and half truths
Christian Thibaudeau
The Ninja Moves for lasting movement change
Jaime Livingston
Mythes et controverses en nutrition: que veux dire bien manger en 2026
Vanessa Daigle
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Break: visit the exhibitors / Pause: visite des commanditaires
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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
6:00pm
Party!
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