Purpose: The 2025 FoSI Summit will serve as a platform to explore the transformative role of technology in shaping the future of sports. The summit will bring together students, faculty, athletes, industry experts, and innovators to discuss key themes including wearable sports technology, athlete performance, fan engagement, and content creation. Shared insights will highlight how emerging technologies are revolutionizing the way sports are played, experienced, and consumed.
Annual FoSI Sports Tech Summit
Where Innovation Meets the Future of Sport
The 2025 Annual FoSI Sports Tech Summit will serve as a platform to explore the transformative role of technology in shaping the future of sports. The summit will bring together students, faculty, athletes, industry experts, and innovators to discuss key themes including wearable sports technology, athlete performance, fan engagement, and content creation. Shared insights will highlight how emerging technologies are revolutionizing the way sports are played, experienced, and consumed.
When: March 3, 2025
Location: Gray Design Building
Theme: Sports Tech: Innovating for Performance and Experience
2025 FoSI Sports Tech Summit Registration Rates
Students: Free
Non-Students: $15 Early Bird (Ends February 17)
2025 FoSI Sports Tech Summit
Agenda
- Registration/Check-In (12:30 PM – 1:00 PM)
- Opening Remarks (1:00 PM – 1:05 PM)
- Keynote Address: The Future of Sports in a Tech Driven World (1:05 PM – 1:35 PM)
- Speaker: Mikel Thomas, OLY
- Summary: Mikel Thomas is a three-time Olympian, entrepreneur, and leader in sports technology and athlete development. Transitioning from an elite athlete and firefighter to an innovator in sports tech, Mikel’s career is driven by resilience, service, and innovation. For his keynote address, Mikel will bring his unique perspective on athlete performance, innovation, and investment, shaping the future of sports beyond the game.
- Panel 1: Stepping into the Future: The Technology Behind High-Performance Footwear (1:45 PM – 2:15 PM)
- Panelist: Irini Dimitriou - Nike, KIDS Footwear Engineering Director
- Summary: The purpose of this panel is to explore the cutting-edge technologies that drive innovation in performance footwear, from advanced materials to data-driven design. Experts will discuss how these innovations enhance athletic performance, improve comfort, and shape the future of sportswear.
- Panel 2: New Advances in Sports Storytelling (2:25 PM – 2:55 PM)
- Panelists:
- Greg Gorham - Senior Director, Sports Video & Live Production, UK Athletics
- Michelle Knezovic - JMI Sports Producer, Digital Media
- Moderator: Jen Smith – Assistant Professor, School of Journalism and Media, UK
- Summary: The purpose of this panel is to better understand how emerging technologies, such as virtual reality, data visualization, and interactive media, are reshaping the way sports stories are told. Panelists will discuss innovative approaches to engaging fans, enhancing narratives, and creating immersive experiences that go beyond traditional broadcasting.
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