Sport sensors and wearables have the capacity to radically transform athlete training, wellbeing, and performance. These minimally-invasive devices, which rely on signals or biomarkers from sweat, movement, or skin interstitial fluid, can detect a wide spectrum of sport-related metrics—from hydration and motion patterns to key metabolites and biomarkers. This rich data, when interpreted using advanced analysis tools, can empower athletes and guide coaches to optimize training regimens, prevent injuries, foster anti-doping efforts, and significantly enhance overall performance – providing athletes with a competitive edge within a safer and cleaner environment.

This workshop is designed to connect scientists and engineers with athletes, coaches, and physiotherapists to co-design next-generation sensors tailored to athletic needs. It is structured to spark innovation and practical conversation, starting with nearable sensors, then wearable sensors, and finally transdermal sensors that access deeper layers of skin interstitial fluid. The latter half will explore how AI and machine learning can turn this data into actionable insights before concluding with a collaborative session on partnerships and real-world implementation.