SESNZCONFERENCE 2026Hamilton · Kirikiriroa

24–26 November 2026 · Hamilton | Kirikiriroa

From Research to Practice

24–26 NOVEMBER · HAMILTON

From research
to practice.

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Associate Professor Nic Gill

Associate Professor Nic Gill

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A former Wintec lecturer and Head of Performance for the All Blacks, Nic now leads health and performance for the Baltimore Ravens. He joins live from Baltimore.

Associate Professor Claire Badenhorst

Associate Professor Claire Badenhorst

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Claire leads allied health research in Western Australia. Her expertise includes female physiology, iron metabolism and menstrual health, with a focus on translating evidence into practice.

Dr Andy Van Neutegem

Dr Andy Van Neutegem

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Andy leads performance sciences, research and innovation at Own the Podium. His experience spans Paralympic sport, athlete transitions and national high-performance programmes.

Glenn Kearney

Glenn Kearney

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Glenn chairs the Performance Coaching Panel. A research manager at High Performance Sport New Zealand, he brings extensive experience in elite sport nutrition and Olympic programmes.

Professor Nicholas Gant

Professor Nicholas Gant

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Nick heads Exercise Sciences at the University of Auckland. His work connects exercise physiology, neuroscience and nutrition with applications in elite sport, industry and defence.

Major Dave Edgar, PhD

Major Dave Edgar, PhD

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Dave commands the New Zealand Defence Force’s Physical Performance Squadron. His career combines military service, high-performance rugby, research and endurance sport.

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