Rory A. Cooper, PhD, PLYan Army veteran, Paralympic medalist, and founding director of the Human Engineering Research Laboratorieshas been announced as a keynote speaker for the upcoming VISTA 2025 Conference in Cairo, Egypt. The event, themed Developing Para Sport: Inclusion, Transformation, Health and Performance, will convene global experts to discuss innovations shaping the future of Paralympic competition. Cooper, a recipient of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation and a 2023 inductee into the National Inventors Hall of Fame, has built a distinguished career at the intersection of engineering, design, and human performance. As a VA Senior Research Career Scientist and professor at the University of Pittsburgh, his work has focused on enhancing accessibility and performance through cutting-edge adaptive technologies. In his keynote, titled Technological Advances Transforming Paralympic Sport: Insights and Innovations that will change the Paralympic Games, Cooper will explore how engineering science is reshaping equipment design, classification systems, and performance analysis. His presentation is expected to highlight breakthroughs such as Kirigami-inspired designs that reduce costs while improving strength, flexibility, and customization of adaptive equipment. Artificial intelligence will also feature prominently in Coopers address. He plans to examine how AI is driving advancements in performance analytics, personalized training, and iterative equipment design. These developments could accelerate athlete preparation and push competitive boundaries across a range of Paralympic sports. Another focus will be osseointegration for prosthetic limbsa process that directly anchors prosthetics to the bone, allowing more efficient power transfer, improved comfort, and expanded athletic capability. In wheelchair sports, Cooper will highlight engineering advances in powered platforms for soccer, tennis, and field hockey, which are enabling participation for athletes with wider ranges of impairments. Throughout his career, Cooper has authored or co-authored over 400 peer-reviewed journal articles and holds more than 30 patents. His written contributions include multiple books on rehabilitation engineering, mobility, and veteran medical care, such as Rehabilitation Engineering Applied to Mobility and Manipulation and Warrior Transition Leader: Medical Rehabilitation Handbook. His expertise has earned him fellowships in organizations including the National Academy of Engineering and the National Academy of Inventors. VISTA 2025 marks the eleventh iteration of the International Paralympic Committees scientific conference, which serves as a cross-disciplinary platform for research, collaboration, and strategic dialogue. Alongside Cooper, Professor Wayne Dermanan authority in sport and exercise medicinewill also deliver a keynote, focusing on safeguarding Paralympic athlete health through surveillance of injuries and illnesses. The conference will feature keynote speeches, symposia, poster sessions, and the presentation of the IPC Scientific Award. Registration for the event is open, with early-bird discounts available until September 30. Scholars, medical professionals, policymakers, and sports scientists from around the world are expected to attend, reflecting the global importance of integrating technology, health, and inclusivity into the Paralympic movement.