The Program
Explore this year’s rich program, with some of the most forward-thinking experts in AI in Sports
Day 1, Friday, May 30
Athlete Training, Coaching, and Performance Analytics
Welcome reception
8:00 - 9:15
Welcome Remarks
By Adelino Cunha/John Bevilaqua, Conference Founders, Hosts
9:15 - 9:30
Athlete Training, Coaching, and Performance Analytics
A.I. Isn't Coming to Sports; It's Here Now! Adapt, Adopt, or Accept Attrition!
By Zig Ziegler, Sports Kinesiology, Las Vegas, USA
9:30 - 10:10
Real-Time Biometric Monitoring: Benefits and Risks
By Rui Pedro Silva, PhD, Adidas, Nuremberg, Germany
10:10 - 10:50
Coffee Break and Networking
Mingle Time
10:50 - 11:10
Mingle Time
AI-Assisted Injury Prediction and Prevention MAI Motion: AI- assessment for motion and recommendation in Sports Medicine
By Professor Paul Lee, MB BCh, MFSEM (UK), MSc, PhD, FEBOT, FRCS (Tr & Orth)
11:10 -11:50
Main auditorium
Enhancing Mental Performance with AI Tools
By Kevin LaGrandeur, Ph.D., Director of Research, Global AI Ethics Institute & Professor Emeritus
11:50 - 12:30
Main auditorium
Lunch Break
Bon appétit
12:30 - 14:30
Team Performance and Analytics
AI and Machine Learning in team sports
By Dr. Daniel Memmert, German Sport University, Cologne/Bonn, Germany
14:30 - 15:10
Main auditorium
Smarter, Faster, Unbounded: AI-Enhanced Coaching and Strategy."
By Chris Mast, MSA, Founder/CEO Lean Basketball Analytics
15:10 - 15:50
Main auditorium
Coffee Break and Networking
Mingle Time
15:50 - 16:20
Mingle Time
Generative AI in Football: Decision-Making Based on Simulation
By Tiago Mendes-Neves and Luís Meireles [INESCTEC - Faculdade Engenharia do PORTO]
16:20 - 17:10
Main auditorium
Cognitive Performance is the New Metric in Sports.
By Cristiano Cairo, Chief Product Officer at Pison.
17:10 - 17:50
Main auditorium
Panel Discussion: "Balancing Analytics and Intuition in Team Sports"
By
17:50 - 19:00
Main auditorium
Conference Dinner (optional)
Keynote Address: "The Future of AI in Global Sports"
By
20:00 - 22:00
Day 2, Saturday, May 31
Operations, Venue Management, and Fan Engagement
Operations and Venue Management
How is AI improving broadcasters’ digital transformation?
By Ferran Brichs - International Sales Director @ Mantis-AI
9:30 - 10:10
Main auditorium
How AI is Transforming Innovations in Products and Services for the Corporate World in the sports industry
By Ofir Dagan, Movmenta
10:10 - 10:50
Main auditorium
Coffee Break
Mingle Time
10:50 - 11:10
Mingle Time
Building a Culture of AI in Your Community; A Case Study From Atlanta, Georgia USA
By Grant Wainscott, Vice President, Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
11:10 - 11:50
Main auditorium
Crowd Management: AI in Enhancing Safety and Flow
By Sandra Baer, CEO Personal Cities/Smart Cities, Washington, DC USA
11:50 - 12:30
Main auditorium
Lunch Break
Bon appétit
12:30 – 14:30
Fan Experience, Engagement, and Corporate Sponsors
AI-Powered Sponsorship Analytics: Leveling Up the Game in Sports Marketing
By Vinicius Gholmie - Founder and CEO @ Mantis-AI
14:30 - 15:10
Main auditorium
Revolutionizing Fan Engagement: Behavioral Science-Based AI to Elevate the Sports Experience and Drive ROI
By Ted Tagalakis, MS DA Founder/CEO SparklyAI!
15:10 - 15:50
Main auditorium
Coffee Break and Networking
Mingle Time
15:50 - 16:20
Mingle Time
Fundamentals of selling tickets and merchandise
By Stefan Laven, CEO DataTalks
16:20 - 16:50
Main auditorium
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality: Transforming Fan Interaction
By
16:50 - 17:30
Main auditorium
Panel Discussion: "Monetizing AI-Enhanced Fan Engagement"
By
17:30 - 18:30
Main auditorium
Evening River Cruise (Optional) • .
Evening cruise for attendees to network and enjoy a relaxing close to the day.
20:00 - 23:00
Day 3, Sunday, June 1
Event Security, Cybersecurity, and Ticketing
AI in Event Security: From Predictive Policing to On-Site Management
By John Allen, Allen Global Enterprises, Greensboro, NC USA
9:00 - 12:00
Main auditorium
Protecting Against Cybersecurity Threats in Sports Events
By
9:40 - 10:20
Main auditorium
Coffee Break and Networking
Mingle Time
10:20 - 10:40
Mingle Time
Securing Digital Ticketing Platforms: Combating Fraud
By
10:40 - 11:20
Main auditorium
Using AI to Monitor and Respond to Online Threats
By
11:20 - 12:00
Main auditorium
Panel Discussion: "Integrating AI in Security Frameworks for Global Sporting Events"
By Mr. John Allen, Moderator, Security Expert
"AI- The Ultimate Force Multiplier.
Using AI to Enhance Security Preparedness and Response"
by Commander Thor Eells, Executive Director, National Tactical Officers Association
"AI and Security Decision Making - an Operational Assessment?"
by Major General (Ret.) Bruce Lawlor is the former Chief of Staff of the Department of Homeland Security
"Cybersecurity and Major Sporting Events"
by Mr. Reginald D. Hyde - Executive Director of University of Alabama Cyber Institute
12:00 - 13:00
Main auditorium
Closing Remarks and Networking Lunch
12:00 - 13:00
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