SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS PROGRAM

Monday, 12 October 2026

20:30–21:00

From Transplant to Triumph: The Stories of Four Resilient Heart Transplant Recipients

Dr. Bernáth-Nagy Dominika

21:00–21:30

From Pain Management to Spine Longevity: Emerging Technologies for Preserving Function and Extending the Active Lifespan

Dr. Brad Goodman

21:30–22:00

Ahead of His Time: Movement, Healthy Ageing, and Dementia Prevention – From Heinz Mechling to the 2024 Lancet Commission

Dr. Frank Schultheiss

22:00–22:30

Exercise, Physical Performance, and Immunity: From COVID-19 Defense and Recovery to Longevity

Dr. Marianna Meroni

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Tuesday, 13 October 2026

20:30–21:00

Movement Is Medicine: Physical Activity in Childhood as a Foundation for Lifelong Health and Longevity

Dr. Partha Saradhi Manyam

21:00–21:30

Movement for Longevity: The Role of Osteopathy, Posture, and Functional Balance in Healthy Aging

Fzt. Ost. Çetin Demircan

21:30–22:00

The Lymphatic System: The Missing Link Between Movement and Longevity

Dr. Asuman Kaplan Algın, PhD & Her Digital Twin

22:00–22:30

Discussion, Q&A and Closing Remarks

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Congress Information

Event: WMTS 2026 Medical Congress

Theme: Medicine, Movement & Longevity: Science for a Healthier Life

Dates: 12–13 October 2026

Venue: Mirada Del Mar Hotel, Antalya, Türkiye

Meeting Room: Marevilla 3

Time: 20:30–22:30

Presentation Duration: 30 minutes

Congress President: Dr. Asuman Kaplan Algın, MD, PhD

Connecting Medicine, Movement, and Longevity for a Healthier Future.

Titanic Belek Convention Center

Titanic Belek Convention Center hosts prominent leaders and professional teams of national/international institutions and associations with its professional team. The congress center attracts attention with the large lounge with daylight and it meets all the needs of the business world with its different and functional design. The meetings, conferences, workshops, administrative seminars and gala dinners are organized according to special desires with the opportunities of advanced technology and a superior service understanding.

WMTS 2026 MEDICAL CONGRESS 

WMTS 2026 MEDICAL CONGRESS 

Medicine, Movement & Longevity: Science for a Healthier Life

12–13 October 2026 | Antalya, Türkiye

Venue: Mirada Del Mar Hotel

Meeting Room: Marevilla 3

Time: 20:30–22:30

Congress President

Dr. Asuman KAPLAN ALGIN, MD, PhD

CONGRESS INVITATION

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

It is my great pleasure to invite you to the WMTS 2026 Medical Congress, taking place on October 12–13, 2026, in Antalya, Türkiye, as part of the World Medical Tennis Championships.

Under the theme “Medicine, Movement & Longevity: Science for a Healthier Life,” our congress brings together medical professionals from different countries and specialties to share scientific knowledge, clinical experiences, and innovative perspectives on healthy aging and longevity.

Movement is one of the fundamental pillars of health and longevity. Beyond physical fitness, it plays a vital role in cardiovascular health, immune function, neurological well-being, musculoskeletal integrity, and overall quality of life.

Our scientific program will explore a wide range of topics, including heart transplantation, spine health, dementia prevention, exercise and immunity, physical activity in childhood, osteopathy, functional balance, and the lymphatic system.

We will also introduce an innovative approach to scientific communication through a presentation featuring a physician and her digital twin, highlighting the emerging role of artificial intelligence in medical education and knowledge sharing.

As physicians who share a passion for both medicine and tennis, we have a unique opportunity to connect scientific knowledge with the practical benefits of movement and an active lifestyle.

I sincerely hope that this congress will inspire meaningful discussions, new friendships, and a shared commitment to promoting healthier and longer lives.

I look forward to welcoming you to Antalya for an inspiring scientific and sporting experience.

Warm regards,

Dr. Asuman KAPLAN ALGIN, MD, PhD

Congress President

WMTS 2026 Medical Congress