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𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗛 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚!! I am very much looking forward to the Sports Tech Nation 2024 in Munich. Two days full of networking, discussions, and sharing knowledge in a wonderful setting. 3rd & 4th of December, 2024. Comment this post or send me a direct message, if you are attending, too! 🤝 #sportstech #innovation #munich #ispo Find the Problem. Solve the Problem.

🚀After the excitement of the Paris Olympics 2024, I am looking forward to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics which could be reimagined as the "Sportstech Olympics"! 🏆 Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of attending the ASTN - Australian Sports Technologies Network event where they revealed some exciting trends in sportstech including: 🌏 Geographic Growth: Victoria leads with 40% of sports tech companies, NSW at 30%, and Queensland rising fast with nearly 20%. 💼 Economic Power: Sportstech generates $4.7B in revenue, employing 15,000+ people, outpacing fintech! 💸 Investment Magnet: Investors are shifting focus to sports tech as a distinct asset class, signaling huge financial potential. 🤝 Collaboration Drives Innovation: Government, sports, and tech partnerships are key to unlocking sportstech’s full potential. 🔒 Data Ethics: Protecting athlete data is crucial as tech becomes integral in sports. The event included a panel discussion with: 🌟 Jeff Greenhill 💲 Lachlan McKellar 🏅 Teale Blessington 🏊♀️ Jessica Corones 🏆 Tim Klar This was followed by three inspiring pitches with 💡 Saara Jamieson from Cool Beans Underwear Pty Ltd 💡 Aidan Morris-Bullôt from United Sports 💡 Kirsty Richardson from GravityFit My key takeaways were: 👟 The human element should always remain front of mind in sportstech 🎽 Sportstech enables athletes to train smarter not just harder 🤝 The importance of community and collaboration to advance innovation in sportstech 📚 The importance of educating athletes on what data is being shared as well as data security and privacy from an organisational perspective What are your thoughts on sportstech and the impact it will have on the 2032 Olympics? #SportsTech #Innovation #Brisbane2032 #SportstechOlympics #TechStartups #FutureOfSport

Did you know Lausanne is the ultimate playground for #SportsTech? 🏟️ This beautiful region offers unbeatable opportunities for sports innovation! SportsTech is all about using #technology to boost athletic performance, wow spectators, and streamline sports organizations. The region is home to around 60 international sports federations and organizations, including the International Olympic Committee – IOC in #Lausanne. This gives unparalleled access to top-tier resources for rapid solution development. Plus, the state-of-the-art sports facilities provide immediate feedback for quick improvements. 🎯 Over 40 EPFL labs are diving into sports-related research, focusing on quantified self, next-gen equipment, motion and position measurement, data analysis, and enhancing the spectator experience. 🚀 A delegation from Switzerland Innovation Park West EPFL and EPFL members just returned from Viva Technology, where they showcased the region's dynamism in the sports world. Startups and companies such as SP80, Logitech, Sonceboz, ONWARD Medical, and Dartfish were featured at the swisstech booth, demonstrating the breadth and depth of innovation thriving in Lausanne. 🎥 For those seeking to innovate in the realm of sports, discover the unique assets of the Lausanne’s SportsTech ecosystem in this short film: https://lnkd.in/gB-nnJTw #SwitzerlandInnovation #WhySwitzerland #WhyLausanne #Sportech #Switzerland Pascal Vuilliomenet, Assuntina Desogus Pacella, Emilie Michel, EPFL Industry Relations, EPFL Startup, ThinkSport, Lausanne, The Olympic Capital, Presence Switzerland, Switzerland Global Enterprise, bloomUp, BoxUp, Street Racket, SAIVA Football, Nulink, CSEM, MyJoint, University of Lausanne - UNIL, HEIG-VD and with the support of SMART MOVE (https://lnkd.in/gqUJYNWX)

I had an insightful few days at the annual Hosts and Federations Summit in Lausanne this week, connecting, collaborating and learning from a wide range of agencies, rights holders, and host cities 🌍 Amid a number of fascinating panel discussions, here are my top five takeaways from the Summit: 🌱 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 It’s very encouraging to see sustainability feature so strongly in the growth strategies of both federations and host cities for major sporting events. The trend is moving away from sustainability being an additional consideration in event delivery. However, there is still a long way to go in fully integrating sustainability into the core of event planning and delivery, especially in addressing the massive challenges of freight and logistics, construction, and spectator engagement. 🤝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐤𝐞𝐲 There is a significant opportunity and need for collaboration between architecture, space design, and sustainability engagement strategies. This includes sustainability considerations in materials and the development of stadia and event spaces. 👥 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 Engaging spectators on sustainability at sporting events should no longer take a 'one size fits all' approach. While headline messages and commitments are important, we must recognise the diverse range of audiences and tailor our engagement strategies accordingly. For example, engaging children requires different methods compared to young professionals or older adults. 🏆 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 There is a need for global events to align on what 'good looks like' in event delivery and build a consensus among host cities and sport federations. While local objectives may vary, there can be consistency in key measures of success in sustainability. 🏅 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢: 𝐀 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 I also learned that Kabaddi is one of the fastest-growing sports coming out of South Asia. The emergence of professional leagues like the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) in India has massively commercialised the sport and expanded its reach and popularity globally. So much so that the West Midlands will host the Kabaddi World Cup in 2025! Major Events International Ltd #HFS2024 #FHS2024 #majorevents

Reflecting on an Inspiring Experience at the CEOs in Sport: Tech in Sports Conference! 🚀 I had the incredible honor of being one of the guest speakers at the recent Tech in Sports Conference, hosted by CEOs in Sport, where I delved into the high-level impact of technology in sports, with a special focus on the South African context. 🏅 My discussion centered around the critical need for sponsors to share knowledge and collaborate to grow sports, rather than operating in silos. The overriding theme was all about **creating access**—ensuring that technological advancements benefit everyone involved, from athletes to fans, regardless of their background or resources. As I highlighted in my presentation, “We need to use technology to, in a practical manner, act as an ‘access highway’ that serves the sport, the athletes, future athletes, rights holders, sponsors, and most importantly, the fans.” It was inspiring to see so many passionate individuals and organisations committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in sports through technology. The conference featured global speakers and professional athletes, including Deon Fourie, Springbok player, who brought invaluable insights from their respective fields. A huge thank you to the organisers at CEOs in Sport for putting together such a fantastic event and to all the attendees for their engaging questions and discussions. Let’s continue to work together to create a more connected and accessible sports community. The Jester Sports and Entertainment Jacques Faul William Mills Ivanke Broodryk Corrie Van Zyl Eddy Fwamba Travis Venter Ajee Valentine Wilbur Kraak #TechInSports #Innovation #SportsTech #FutureOfSports #Collaboration #SouthAfrica #CreatingAccess #CEOsInSport #GlobalSpeakers #DeonFourie

📣 Open Call: Submit a Challenge for the Innovation Booster Sport & Physical Activity 📣     If you are a company, startup or academic institute who faces a challenge and needs a smart solution in the field of sport and physical activity, it’s NOW time to submit a new theme within the Innovation Booster for Sport & Physical Activity.   The projects selected will benefit from a financial support ranging from CHF 1’000 to 20’000.   “Participating to the Innovation Booster was a great experience. Bringing all stakeholders around the table for a full day allowed us to exchange and initiate new and innovative projects that will hopefully be showcased in the upcoming years in our events.” Joris Vautier · General Manager at FIS Freeride World Tour. “The Booster was an excellent opportunity for athletes, sports organizations, researchers, and clinicians to exchange about the challenges of concussions. The discussions and ideas from the the ideation session, led by ThinkSport, paved the way for new research projects and productive collaborations.” Mathieu Falbriard · CEO at Bearmind.   📅 Deadline for submission is 29 February. ✏ 🗒 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eS-JE54B   The Innovation Booster Sport & Physical Activity is powered by the Swiss Innovation Agency Innosuisse and aims to advance innovation in the Swiss sport ecosystem. It brings together businesses, academics and sport organisations to develop new partnerships and projects with an open innovation culture. Each selected theme will go through the same process of 4 phases, applying the Design Thinking methodology. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/egtQJB8U #swissinnovationbooster #openinnovation #innovationbooster

💥 The agenda of the first webinar of #LALIGA EXTRA TIME is here, exploring sports innovation in the Nordics and Spain, join us , 8th of March, 9:15AM-10:45AM. Access Link will be sent 24 hours before. Featuring from the Nordics Niels Henrik Sørensen DIF Innovation Lab, Head of Sports Tech Jakob Wikenstaal Sports Tech Sweden, Cofounder Nina Rautiainen Nordic sports & wellness hub, Program manager Discussing how their hubs are being created, how their interact and try to grow start-ups and connect them with sports organizations Featuring from Spain Ana Rosa Victoria, LALIGA, innovation manager Alejandro Ugarrio, Atlético de Madrid, Director Atleti Lab Gonzalo Luthard, Sportian, Global sales manager Discussing how sports organizations are working with start-ups, using tech, and throught Sportian marketing the mature tech of LALIGA to the global sports ecosystem. 👇If you missed the link to register for the free webinars, write webinar and i will be more than happy to send it out! #LinkedInsports

GSIC Summit Madrid 2024 # Save the date for the major networking event in the sports-tech ecosystem! We are excited to announce the new date for the GSIC Summit, a premier event designed to propel your brand and career to new heights. This year's summit promises unparalleled insights and networking opportunities. We'll delve into the transformative power of new technologies exploring how it's reshaping the industry landscape. Expect cutting-edge presentations, thought-provoking discussions, and invaluable takeaways from industry leaders. We can't wait to see you there! ­ 📅 Date ­ October 10th, 2024 ­ ­ 🚩 Where ­ Truss Auditorium - Wizink Center (C. de Jorge Juan, 99, Salamanca, 28009 Madrid) ­ # Here's what you can expect at our Summit: Connect with the elite: Network with top level executives, key sports stakeholders, and like-minded professionals from across the globe. Forge strategic partnerships: Collaborate with industry leaders, fostering innovation and accelerating growth. Stay ahead of the game: Gain exclusive access to the most recent concepts and technologies driving the future of sports technology. Showcase your brand: Showcase your solutions to a targeted audience, network with industry leaders, and create valuable connections that drive your business forward. Maximize your impact: Explore our exclusive sponsorship packages and amplify your brand presence to a targeted audience. # For more information, please CONTACT US: https://gsic-summit.com/ The GSIC is a platform to elevate your brand visibility, forge strategic connections, and gain the knowledge to propel your business forward and learn more about the SportsTech Industry! Pre-register now and claim your spot! Ticket rate: General Admission: 210€ per person GSIC Members: FREE #gsic #microsoft #innovation #technology #sports #inovacao #tecnologia #esporte #sportech #startups

Thrilled to share insights from a recent event where academia and sports converged to pave the way for the future. In a collaborative effort with State Sports Associations like the Bayerischer Landes-Sportverband e.V. (BLSV) or the Landessportbund Berlin and the Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund (DOSB), we dove deep into the potential of digitalization in the sports sector, spotlighting the transformative concept of #DigitalTwins. 🚀 The Power of Digital Twins in Grassroots Sports: Our discussions focused on harnessing digital twins to revolutionize grassroots sports. This innovative approach enables us to model data about individuals within sports organizations, serving as a foundational step towards developing new digital services and products. The goal? To enhance the sports experience for all, making it more accessible, engaging, and inclusive. 🌍 A Digital Shift for Sustainable Tradition: I firmly believe that for sports to maintain their essential role in society and stay true to their roots, they must embrace digital transformation. The integration of digital twins in grassroots sports is not just about technology for technology's sake. It's about leveraging digital tools to enrich the human experience, ensuring that traditional values of teamwork, respect, and community thrive in a modern landscape. 🔍 Exploring New Horizons: This initiative opens up a realm of possibilities for athletes, coaches, and sports enthusiasts. By understanding and implementing digital twins, we can offer personalized training programs, enhance injury prevention, and foster a closer community among participants and fans alike. 🤝 A Call to Action: As we stand at the intersection of sports and digital innovation, let's champion the cause for a digitally enhanced sports ecosystem. By doing so, we ensure that sports remain a vital part of our cultural heritage, adaptable and resilient in the face of change. "To stay analogue, sports must become more digital." Let's embrace this journey together, exploring how digital advancements can continue to enrich the essence of sports, making it more vibrant and accessible for generations to come. I'm profoundly grateful for the opportunity to have engaged in an insightful discussion on the future of digitalization in sports, hosted in Berlin last weekend. Special appreciation goes to Jörg Ammon and Thomas Härtel for their warm hospitality and for setting the stage for an insightsful discussion. Thanks to Lukas Gabriel Wiese for the organization and the foto. And a big #thankyou to Timo Mayer from my Schöller-Endowed Chair for Information Systems at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, FAU WiSo for helping me in preparing the presentation. #SportsTech #Innovation #GrassrootsSports #DigitalTransformation #AthleticExcellence

+++ 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗨 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 “𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀/𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀” 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗮𝘁 𝗩𝗔𝗨𝗗𝗘 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗴 // 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 +++ Our working group "Composites/Materials in Sports" is pleased to invite you to our initial conference, dedicated to exploring the future of sports equipment through innovation and sustainability. We look forward to welcoming you to a forward-thinking event focused on the development and application of (composite) materials in the sports industry. 📆 January 28 and 29, 2025 📌 VAUDE (VauDe-Straße 2, 88069 Tettnang) 📝 Registration: https://lnkd.in/d5CnCSM8 This event will bring together industry partners, scientists and athletes to discuss the advantages of composite materials in sports, their impact on athlete performance, and the role of interdisciplinary collaboration. Together, we aim to drive the sports industry toward greater efficiency, sustainability, and performance. The conference will feature 4 keynote and around 30 focused presentations, offering a snapshot of innovative ideas, all covering the following key topics: 💡 Sustainability and Circularity 💡 Production in Europe 💡 Status quo of research in fiber composites In addition, an evening event will be held on the first day (28 January) to provide an opportunity for a relaxed exchange and for participants to get to know ech other. 📢 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲. To apply for a slot, please contact Theo Sandu: [email protected] We are very much looking forward to the contributions from, among others so far: Antje von Dewitz, Christian Gemperlein, Prof. Iman Taha, Quirin Niederauer, Lucas Krahnert, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marc Siebert, Amaël Cohades, PhD, Patrick Vuagnat, Steffen Janetzko, Mathias Engelfried, Sophie Renot, Helena Perez Pastor, Christian Garthaus, Dominik Stapf, Christoph Schneeberger, Paolo Ermanni, Jörg Kaufmann, Dominik Riescher, Robert Maier, Eric Folz, Simon Jacomet, Sebastian Bühler, Christian Braun, Zeno Ramun Raphael Davatz, Borris Köpper, Alexander Scherer, Julian Kupski, Dr. Renato Bezerra, Kevin Scheiterlein, Anna Krüger, Martin Ziessler, Gerd Falk, Benjamin Grisin #YourFutureWithComposites #Sports #Sustainability #Composites #Innovation #Performance #Efficiency