The Emirates Sports Medicine Conference (ESMC), initiated by the Emirates Society of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine (ESRSM) in 2021, is the first-of-its-kind plaNorm dedicated to uniting sports, exercise, and medical professionals in advancing healthcare, rehabilitation, and overall well-being in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Established in alignment with the UAE National Agenda, ESMC supports the nation’s commitment to preventive medicine, reducing lifestyle-related diseases, and enhancing the quality of healthcare and longevity of its citizens.
With a focus on evidence-based research, innovation, and practical solutions, ESMC has rapidly evolved into a leading regional and international hub for experts in:
Held over two impactful days, ESMC 2025 will continue its mission to position Dubai as the focal point for sports medicine and healthcare excellence, bringing together world-class speakers, healthcare leaders, and industry pioneers to exchange insights, explore advancements, and shape the future of sports health, rehabilitation, and performance science.
This year's event will be place at the prestigious Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) in Dubai, UAE, to showcase the value of academics and sciences to humanity and mankind. Simultaneously, Mohammed Bin Rashid University will be highlighted as a regional center of excellence in sports and medical science.
The relationship between ESMC and MBRU is absolutely extraordinary, as MBRU is a member of the Dubai Academic Health Corporation, Dubai's first integrated academic health system.
The Corporation's objective is to touch people's lives and change the future of health by integrating care, learning, and discovery. The merger of ESMC and MBRU solidified ESMC's purpose of bringing together global professionals, lecturers, academicians, and the general public to learn, explore, and grow.
Dubai's selection as the conference's host city reflects the Emirate's commitment to becoming a prominent destination for lifestyle and sporting events, in line with the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE, Prime Minister, and Minister of Defense of the UAE.
