Organized jointly by Kırşehir Ahi Evran University and the International Institute of Health Tourism to explore current developments and innovative approaches in health, sports, and tourism, the International Health, Sports and Tourism Congress is approaching. Scheduled for 13–15 November 2025 at the Ahi Evran Congress and Culture Center, the event will bring together national and international sector representatives, academics, athletes, and digital content creators. Conference papers will be presented both in person and online.

Expected to draw significant participation, the congress aims to support academic works in the fields of health, sports, tourism and promote scientific knowledge sharing, create collaboration opportunities among experts from different disciplines. Aligned with these goals, the program features engaging presentations by distinguished academics, researchers, and professionals who will share their knowledge and experience. Participants will not only have the chance to contribute with their own studies but also gain valuable opportunities to connect and network with international colleagues.

At the congress, innovative approaches and multidisciplinary studies in health, sports, and tourism will take center stage. In the field of Health Sciences, presentations will focus on public health, health management, health policies, and emerging technologies; in Sports Sciences, topics such as athlete health, performance analysis, sports management, and contemporary training techniques will be discussed. Meanwhile, contributions in Tourism will address health tourism, sports tourism, sustainable tourism, and digital transformation in the sector.

T&R Talks

As part of the International Health, Sports and Tourism Congress program, a series of Target&Result (T&R) Talks—prestigious stage events bringing together inspiring stories from successful figures across various fields—will be held on 13 November 2025, designed especially for university students. During these sessions, Cardiologist Dr. Esad Çekin will speak on “New Horizons in Heart Health: AI-Based Early Diagnosis”, while Emre Recep Beşkardeş will present insights on “Communication in the Digital Health Era: New Media.” In addition, national athletes Muhammet Karavuş, Merve Dinçel Kavurat, Ferhat Can Kavurat, Yonca Gül Yılmaz, Hakan Rençber, and Sude Nur Aslan will join a panel moderated by Prof. Dr. Sevde Mavi Var titled “The Road to Victory: How Did They Succeed?” where they will share their championship journeys.

Panels

ChatGPT: As part of the program, the congress will begin its main sessions on 14 November 2025 with opening remarks, followed by a series of in-person and online panels covering topics such as Türkiye’s Vision for Health and Sports Tourism, International Competition in Health Tourism, A Holistic Approach to Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Athlete Health, International Entrepreneurship in the Health Sector, Target Markets and the Evolving Culture of Tourism, and Realities of the Field in International Health Services. On 15 November 2025, the second day of the congress, panels will continue with discussions on A Holistic Approach to Shoulder Injuries in Athlete Health, Innovative Approaches in Health Management, A Holistic Approach to Hip Injuries in Athlete Health, The Global Success Journey of Young Athletes, and Multidisciplinary Approaches to Post-Injury Care in Athletes. The day will also feature a conference by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Milica JOTOV of the ECPD University—established under the United Nations—titled “Longevity Through Lifestyle: The Japanese Model of Health Tourism and Preventive Living.”

Bringing together researchers and academics in the fields of health, sports, and tourism to share expertise and contribute to sectoral development, the International Health, Sports and Tourism Congress will be held on 13–15 November 2025 at the Kırşehir Ahi Evran University Congress and Culture Center.