Agenda
7:30
Registration
8:30
OPENING REMARKS
8:40
Opening Keynote
9:20
Panel discussion:
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
10:00
Panel discussion
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
10:40
Panel Discussion
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)
11:20
Panel Discussion
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
12:00
Lunch & Networking
13:00
Panel Discussion
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.
13:40
Panel Discussion
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)
14:20
Panel discussion
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).
15:00
Break & Tech Expo.
15:20
Panel Discussion
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).
16:00
Panel Discussion
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
16: 40
PANEL DISCUSSION
Sports tech investments.
Summary: What are the similarities and differences between US and European investors (VCs, team owners, athletes)? What are the best practices?
Participate:
- Arthur Bernard, Founder, Athletico Ventures
17:20
Panel Discussion
Women in sports
Summary: What types of emerging technologies for women teams and athletes will be see in the future? What are the main challenges faced by women teams today? What can we do to increate the number of research towards women teams?
Participates:
- Dr Christy Fernandez-Cull, PhD, CEO, DaVinci Wearables.
17:50
Closing keynote
Speakers
Dr. Reuben F. Burch V
Ph.D.,
Associate VP for Research
Mississippi State UniversityMyles Grote
Partner
Elevate partnersEvan Davis
Gaming & Sports practice lead Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC
Shavini Fernando
CEO
OxiWearHampus Frisen
Head of Investments
Sport RepublicEvan Magnusson
Co-founder and COO
ValorWayne Kimmel
Managing Partner
SeventySix CapitalDr Christy Fernandez-Cull
Julien Blin
CEO Upside Global
Stevland Wilson
VP, Postproduction, Design & Animation
Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE)Matt Howard
Principal, KB Partners
Konrad von Moltke
Principal
WISE VenturesChris Pfaff
CEO
Chris Pfaff Tech/Media LLCIsmael Fernandez
CEO, ThermoHuman
Andrew Hippert
Investment Principal
NY Techstars Sports AcceleratorDr Marco Nunez
Former Head Athletic Trainer LA Lakers (NBA)
Kim Brouzes
CEO
KinmetrixEric Renaghan
Executive Director of Sport Performance
University of Miami (NCAA)Andrea Hudy
PhD
Director of sports performance
UCONN women basketball team (NCAA)Meredith McPherron
CEO & Managing Partner Drive by DraftKings
Dr Andy Barr
CEO
Quantum Movement.