Julien Blin, CEO, Upside Global

Dr Brian Moore, CEO, Orreco

Title: The Emergence of next gen biomarkers:

Summary:
– Are biomarkers (lactate, cortisol, glucose, hydration…) the new holy grail for teams?
– What types of new biomarkers are likely to emerge in the future?

Participants:
– Eric Renhaghan, Executive Director of Sport Performance, University of Miami (NCAA)
– Ismael Fernandez, CEO, ThermoHuman
– Dr Bill Burgos, LONU CEO, Former NBA S&C coach
– Dr Brian Moore, CEO, Orreco

Moderator: Dr. Zacharias Papadakis, PhD, Director of the Human Performance Laboratory, Barry University.

Rehab / Training for the Future: What Will Performance Training and Return-to-Play Look Like in 2030?

A forward-looking discussion on how AI, biomechanics, genetics, and wearable tech will transform the rehabilitation and performance training process.

Participants:

– Athanase Kollias, CEO, Kinvent
– Rico Rogers, CEO, Box Altitude
– Richard Albright, CEO, Summus Medical Laser
– Abdul Silah, World’s Class High Performance Coach
– Emma Meehan, Founder, CEO & CTO, Precision Sports Technology
– Dr Martin O’Reilly, CEO, Output Sports

Moderator: Dr Marco Nunez, Former Head Athletic Trainer, LA Lakers (NBA)

The Future of Fan Engagement with AI and Personalization.

– Tailoring content and experiences for individual fans.
– AI-powered fan feedback and interaction.

Participants:
–Stevland Wilson, VP, Postproduction, Design & Animation, Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE)
– André Antonelli, CEO, Machina Sports
– Evan Davis, Gaming & Sports practice leader, Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC
– Pete DeNagy, President, Acommence Advisors LLC
– James Doyle, Founder and CEO, iReel

– Moderator: Chris Pfaff, CEO, Chris Pfaff Tech/Media LLC

Rehab panel: Key metrics, The Science of Comebacks

– Highlighting new technologies like AI-driven rehab programs, regenerative medicine, and advanced wearables for tracking recovery.
– Are we measuring the right things (Cognitive, motor skills)? Challenging traditional return-to-play benchmarks and exploring new data-driven approaches to assessing readiness.

Participants:

– Eric Renhaghan, Executive Director of Sport Performance, University of Miami (NCAA)
– Kim Brouzes, CEO, Kinmetrix
– Ismael Fernandez, CEO, ThermoHuman
– Dr Andy Barr, Founder, Quantum Movement
– Joe Rogowski, Athletic Heart CEO, Former NBPA Chief Medical Officer
– Gordon Waddington, Australian Institute of Sport/University of Canberra Professor of Sports Medicine Research, Co-founder, Prism Neuro

Moderator: Len Zaichkowsky, PhD, Retired Professor, World-class’ sports biofeedback expert, Boston University

Winning Plays: Unlocking ROI in Sports Tech Investments

– Beyond the hype, what are the real opportunities for return on investment in sports tech?

This panel of experienced VCs will dissect the key metrics that drive successful sports tech investments. They’ll discuss due diligence, valuation, exit strategies, and the long-term potential of various sports tech sectors, offering valuable insights for both seasoned investors and those looking to break into the market.

Participants:

– Wayne Kimmel, Managing Partner, SeventySix Capital
– Meredith McPherron, CEO & Managing Partner, Drive by DraftKings
– Matt Howard, Principal, KB Partners
– CiCi Bellis, Founder & General Partner, Cartan Capital
– Joshua A. Bonhotal, Director, Sequence Equity
– Simon Sokol, VP, Relay Ventures

Moderator: Julien Blin, CEO, Upside Global