⚽ 2025 Upside Elite Professional North American Dinner, PSPA Conference (Dec 10, Atlanta, GA): 24 Teams Signed Up. 1 Speaking Slot Left. New Speaker: Karam Al Hamdani (CF Montreal).
Dear colleague,
On December 10 we will be hosting a 2025 VIP Upside Elite Professional North American Dinner at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center at the 2025 PSPA Conference in Atlanta GA. It will be an opportunity to meet teams, practitioners, players, GMs, startup founders, VCs and family offices. We already have 24 pro soccer teams in the US and abroad (22 clubs, 1 National soccer teams, European teams..) signed up and 1 speaking slot left for startups to present at our VIP dinner.
Picture: Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center, Atlanta, GA
As part of our VIP dinner, which will take place inside the ballroom below, we will have a panel discussion with top practitioners. 8 vendors will also be presenting at the dinner.
Picture: Ballroom, Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center, Atlanta GA
We are also pleased to announce that Karam Al Hamdani, the Director of Sports Medicine at CF Montreal, will be speaking on the panel.
Dave Tenney, Director of High Performance at Atlanta United FC.
Darcy Norman, Director of Performance at Chicago Fire FC.
Garrison Draper, VP Performance, Cincinatti FC
Dr Robert Butler, Director of Performance, Nashville SC
Karam Al Hamdani, Director of Sports Medicine, CF Montreal
Moderator: Julien Blin, CEO, Upside Global
Here is the recap on our upcoming 2025 VIP Upside Elite Professional North American Dinner at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center at the 2025 PSPA Conference:
Location: Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center, Atlanta GA
Date: December 10, 2025
Agenda:
5.30 pm: Check-In and Networking.
6.00 pm: Buffet opens.
6.30 pm - 6.40: Opening Remarks & Panel Discussion.
6.40 pm - 7.20 pm: Panel Discussion
7.30 pm - 9.15 pm: Vendor Presentations (8 @ 15 mn each including 5 mn Q&A).
9.15 pm - 10 pm: Speed dating between vendors and pro teams & Networking
Audience:
VP & Director of Performance
VP Medical Services
Head Athletic trainer
Head S&C Coach
Rehabilitation lead
Director of Innovation
GMs
Startup founders
VCs and family offices
You can book your hotel at a special rate of $199 per night by clicking on the button below:
You can check out the 2025 PSPA Conference and Vendor Show by clicking on the link below:
Here is a link to the full agenda of the 2025 PSPA Conference:
Here is a video testimonial from our last VIP dinner at the NBA Summer league with NBA practitioners and startups who attended our VIP dinner and shared their experience about the dinner.
Video Highlights:
If you are a startup and would like to present in front of 50 top Practitioners (Head of performance, HAT, Head S&C coach, Head of rehab..), GMs, players, please email us at julien@upsideglobal.co.
We only have 1 speaking slot (out of 8 spots) for vendors to present. We are talking to a lot of vendors who are interested in taking the spots so this last spot will be gone soon.
We already have close to 44 practitioners (out of 50 spots) registered so hurry up. If you are a practitioner and would like to get a pass to attend our VIP dinner or if you are a vendor who would like to present at our VIP dinner, please email us at julien@upsideglobal.co as well.
📅 What’s Next for Upside
Join us at our upcoming events:
2025 VIP Upside Elite Professional North American Dinner - 2025 PSPA Conference in Atlanta GA | December 10 | Atlanta, GA
2026 Upside VIP Dinner – NBA Summer League | July 2026
2026 Upside VIP Event – Atlético Madrid Stadium | September 2026
2026 Upside Annual Summit | Date & Location TBD
We are working on organizing additional Upside events in the US and Europe in 2026.
We hope to catch up with many of you at the 2025 Upside VIP Dinner. See you in Atlanta GA!
Best,
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