The future of AI in sports.

Summary: Will 2024 be the year of AI in sports? What are the top use cases for AI in sports? Will ChatGPT help enhance the work of medical and performance execs?

Participants:

•  Jo Clubb Sports Science consultant Global Performance Insights.
• Pawel Osterreicher, CEO & Co-Founder, ReSpo.Vision

Injury reduction & recovery.

Summary: What are the similarities and differences between US and European teams when it comes to teams’ approach towards injury reduction and recovery? What are the best practices? Where are we heading?

Participants:

•  Pierre Barrieu, Experienced high performance director (MLS / EPL), and FIFA expert.
•  Ismael Fernandez, CEO, ThermoHuman.

Moderator: Julien Blin, CEO, Upside Global

Building in-house Vs Buying 3rd party solutions Vs hybrid approach: One size does not fit all. The pros and cons of each approach.

Participate

• Carlos del Barrio, Senior Sport Scientist, at Atletico de Madrid (La Liga)

The team behind the team

Summary: The emergence of athletes hiring their own staff (Private chef, S&C coach, PT, fitness coach, sports scientist..) on the side. What are the benefits for athletes? Is this here to stay? Which leagues are ahead?

Participants:

• Dr Bill Burgos, experienced NBA S&C coach (Timberwolves, Orlando Magic/NBA), and adjunct professor at 2 universities: Mississippi state and Austin Peay State university.
• Andre Cunha, CEO & Head of Performance, VOLT SPORTSCIENCE

Athletes’ data access and ownership.

Summary: Athletes want to get better access to their own data. What are the various approaches? Where are we heading?

Participants:

•  Rick Cost, High Performance Director, US Soccer Federation.

The Future of sports fan experiences.

Summary: What are the future “killer” use cases? What are the best monetization strategies and best case studies? Is Web 3.0 the future of digital in sports?

Participants:

• James Giglio, is the Founder, CEO of MVP Interactive.
• Gustavo Arellano, Head of Commercial development ,FIBA.
• Sébastien Audoux, an independent consultant and former Head of sports digital content at Canal+.
• Martin Jaglin, Digital Growth Director  LFP (Ligue de Football Professionnel)

The importance of innovation within teams.

Summary: How can teams successfully bring new technologies, build innovation hubs and research departments? What are the similarities and differences between US and European teams? Are the US and European teams on equal footing? What are the best practices? What are the key KPIs?

Participants:

• Alan McCall, Head of R&D, Arsenal FC (Premier League)
• José M. Oliva Lozano, the Director of Research & Innovation at the US Soccer Federation.
• Brian Hecker, Senior Director Of Basketball Analytics And Innovation, Miami Heat (NBA).

Teams’ nutritional strategies.

Summary: What are the similarities and differences between Similarities and differences between US and European teams? What are the best practices? Where are we heading?

Participants:

• Dr Julien Louis, Associate Professor in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology**,** Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)
• Dr Nessan Costello, Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Nutrition at Leeds Beckett University. First Team Nutritionist at Chelsea FC (Premier League).

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:

•  Sloane Tilley, CEO, DIA Sensor.
•  Coralie Gallis, CTO of Sm24.
•  Ismael Fernandez, CEO, ThermoHuman