Professional Development Events

Youth sport is about far more than final scores and trophies. When done right, it is the ultimate training ground for life—building physical strength, deep resilience, teamwork, and the confidence children need to navigate the world.

But as the landscape of school and club sports grows more competitive, a critical question arises: Are our coaches, educators, and sporting environments truly equipped to support the holistic development of our kids?

This August, the Professional Minds School Sports Symposium 2026 lands in Johannesburg and Cape Town to tackle this head-on. As a first-of-its-kind, landmark event in South Africa, this symposium brings together a powerhouse lineup of industry leaders—including national team sports dietitians, elite conditioning coaches, medical doctors, pediatric physiotherapists, and youth development experts—to share actionable, real-world strategies for youth athletics.

Why You Can’t Afford to Miss It
- Whether you are a school head, a club coach, a sports scientist, or an educator, this event will equip you with the immediate tools needed to:
- Optimize Athletic Growth: Understand long-term youth development, from nutrition to physical conditioning.
- Prioritize Safety: Learn best practices for sports injury assessment, concussion care, and safe return-to-play protocols.
- Cultivate Positive Culture: Build team environments where every child feels seen, heard, and motivated—while effectively managing pressure from parents and competitive ecosystems.
- Embrace Innovation: Explore the intersection of education, technology, and the rise of eSports.

Our children deserve environments that are safe, inspiring, and development-focused. Join us to help build Strong Leaders, Safe Sports, and Happy Kids.

Event Details
Cape Town
Date: Sunday, 23rd August 2026
Venue: The Westin Hotel, CT (Convention Square)
Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Registration & Rates
Standard Ticket: R2450

Group Discount (4+ attendees): R2250 per person

Please note: Bookings close strictly on 2nd August 2026.

Youth sport is about far more than final scores and trophies. When done right, it is the ultimate training ground for life—building physical strength, deep resilience, teamwork, and the confidence children need to navigate the world.

But as the landscape of school and club sports grows more competitive, a critical question arises: Are our coaches, educators, and sporting environments truly equipped to support the holistic development of our kids?

This August, the Professional Minds School Sports Symposium 2026 lands in Johannesburg and Cape Town to tackle this head-on. As a first-of-its-kind, landmark event in South Africa, this symposium brings together a powerhouse lineup of industry leaders—including national team sports dietitians, elite conditioning coaches, medical doctors, pediatric physiotherapists, and youth development experts—to share actionable, real-world strategies for youth athletics.

Why You Can’t Afford to Miss It
- Whether you are a school head, a club coach, a sports scientist, or an educator, this event will equip you with the immediate tools needed to:
- Optimize Athletic Growth: Understand long-term youth development, from nutrition to physical conditioning.
- Prioritize Safety: Learn best practices for sports injury assessment, concussion care, and safe return-to-play protocols.
- Cultivate Positive Culture: Build team environments where every child feels seen, heard, and motivated—while effectively managing pressure from parents and competitive ecosystems.
- Embrace Innovation: Explore the intersection of education, technology, and the rise of eSports.

Our children deserve environments that are safe, inspiring, and development-focused. Join us to help build Strong Leaders, Safe Sports, and Happy Kids.

Event Details
Johannesburg
Date: Sunday, 16th August 2026
Venue: NH Hotel, Sandton (138 Rivonia Road)
Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Cape Town

Date: Sunday, 23rd August 2026

Venue: The Westin Hotel, CT (Convention Square)

Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Registration & Rates
Standard Ticket: R2450

Group Discount (4+ attendees): R2250 per person

Please note: Bookings close strictly on 2nd August 2026.

Advance your manual therapy skills with this Level Two Dry Needling course led by Dr. Marni Kruger. This program focuses on integrating dry needling techniques for complex spinal and neurological conditions, offering a higher level of precision for your clinical practice

HiTech Therapy Proudly Supports RehabConnekt Gauteng 2026!
At HiTech Therapy, we are passionate about empowering the next generation of healthcare providers. We believe that having the right tools—both clinical and professional—is the foundation of a successful career in rehabilitation.

We are thrilled to partner with RehabConnekt for their upcoming Gauteng conference, a vital event designed to help students and young professionals bridge the gap between university and clinical practice.

Why Attend?
Bridge the Gap: Get a roadmap for transitioning into community service and private practice.

Innovation: Experience the latest in rehabilitation technology and equipment firsthand.

Social Impact: Support a great cause! As a Non-Profit, all RehabConnekt proceeds go toward bursaries for healthcare students.

Secure Your Spot
Don’t miss this chance to network with industry leaders and invest in your future. We look forward to seeing you there and supporting your journey toward clinical excellence.

This practical workshop, presented by Jacqui McCord-Uys, is designed for practitioners looking to master effective taping techniques for athletic support and injury prevention. The session provides hands-on experience to ensure you can apply these skills immediately in a sports or clinical environment

Course overview will include:
Theory and practical application of Dynamic, Kinesiology, Athletic & McConnell taping.
Practical taping techniques covering regions from the ankle to the upper limb.

About the Webinar
How do you successfully build, fund, and scale a technology-enabled neurorehabilitation center?

In this exclusive webinar, the clinical leadership team at VIM Health provides a practical, evidence-based blueprint for integrating advanced robotics into daily clinical practice. This session bridges the gap between commercial viability and clinical excellence, focusing on the real-world implementation and best practices of robot-assisted gait training using the THERA-Trainer lyra.

What to Expect
The Business Blueprint: Practical insights into the operational and commercial development of a tech-forward rehab center.

Clinical Pathways: Evidence-based treatment frameworks for stroke, neurosurgery, and progressive neurological conditions.

Implementation & Best Practice: Hands-on protocols for integrating the THERA-Trainer lyra to maximize patient outcomes and clinic workflow.

Who Should Attend: Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Biokineticists, Clinical Directors, and Rehabilitation Practice Owners looking to elevate their treatment standards and operational models.

Meet the Guest Speakers
Tom Taverner

Founder & Clinical Director, VIM Health

As a qualified physiotherapist and the founder of VIM Health, Tom combines extensive clinical expertise with a passion for healthcare technology, personalized care, and holistic, multidisciplinary rehabilitation models.

Bex Walters

Clinical Lead, VIM Health

Bex is a specialist physiotherapist with deep expertise in neurological rehabilitation. Her focus includes stroke recovery, neurosurgery rehabilitation, progressive neurological conditions, and advanced spasticity management.

Are you ready to move past temporary symptom management and build a truly modern, evidence-based clinic? Join us for an exclusive, highly practical CPD evening hosted by Enovis at the HiTech Therapy Head Office, featuring international clinical expert Cliff Eaton.

This workshop is specifically designed to bridge the gap between advanced clinical technology and your daily practice. You will discover how Shockwave Therapy, High-Power Laser Therapy, and NMES can be used individually and dynamically together to accelerate patient rehabilitation, optimise clinical workflows, and powerfully differentiate your practice in a competitive market.

Event Details
Date: Thursday, 25 June 2026
Time: 18:00
Venue: HiTech Therapy Head Office
Accreditation: 2 CPD Points

Why You Should Attend:
Investing an evening in this workshop will completely transform how you approach tough rehab cases and practice growth. Led by Cliff Eaton, you’ll move past basic theory to master the practical, multi-modal integration of regenerative technologies directly into your daily exercise and manual therapy workflows. By learning exactly when and how to combine these modalities, you will unlock faster patient recovery times, achieve superior clinical outcomes, and position your clinic as a cutting-edge leader in evidence-based care.

Key Learning Objectives
- The "When & How": Establish clear clinical pathways and decision trees for deploying each modality.
- Multimodal Integration: Learn how to effectively combine these technologies with manual therapy, exercise prescription, and other rehab interventions.
- Live Practical Demonstrations: See the technologies in action and experience the clinical protocols that drive real-world results.

Please Note: Due to the hands-on nature of the live demonstrations, seating for this event is strictly limited.

Principles of Sports Injuries & Head, Neck and Spinal Injuries in Sport

Dates: 25th & 26th July 2026
Venue: HiTech Therapy Head Office, Johannesburg
Accreditation: CPD points applied for (1 Ethics & 15 Clinical)

Master Elite Sports Rehabilitation
This intensive two-day course combines evidence-based theory with hands-on practical breakout sessions to advance your clinical management of acute sports injuries.
What's Covered:
Keynote Ethics Lecture: Professional resilience and ethical clinical behavior.
Load & Tissue Management: Juvenile athlete load protocols, advanced hamstring rehabilitation, knee health, and tendon management.
Practical Manual Skills: Hands-on soft tissue techniques and advanced clinical reasoning workflows.
Spinal & Concussion Protocols: On-field concussion screening and intensive practical sessions for cervical and lumbar spine management in sport.

Course Investment

Single Session (Morning or Afternoon)R1 600,00
One Day Only (Saturday or Sunday)R3 100,00
Full Module 1 (Both Days)R5 900,00
Full 4-Module Curriculum (2026 Package)R22 000,00