Expert Panel on “Sports Innovation and Technology Development” Held at International Sports Science Conference

Tehran, October 2024 – The Institute of Physical Education and Sports Science hosted a specialized session on “Sports Innovation and Technology Development” as part of the 2nd International and 5th National Conference on New Findings in Sports Science. The event took place on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University in Tehran, with both in-person and virtual attendance.

Prominent experts and researchers participated in the session, including:
    •    Dr. Mohsen Esmaeili, Deputy for Research and Graduate Studies at the Institute
    •    Dr. Behnam Naqipour Givi, Acting Deputy for Technology at the Institute
    •    Dr. Hassan Mohammadlou, President of the Sports Industry Association
    •    Engineer Yaqoub Salkinia, Secretary of the Association’s Startup Committee
    •    Dr. Ali Kashi, Faculty Member of the Institute
    •    Engineer Mojtaba Gowhari, Member of the Institute’s Center for Sports Innovation and Technology

Key Discussion Topics

The panel addressed several pressing issues, including:
    •    Challenges faced by sports science startups in product development
    •    The role of knowledge-based approaches in sports faculties
    •    Opportunities for sports startups in school sports
    •    Obstacles faced by knowledge-based companies in the sports sector

About the Conference

The 2nd International and 5th National Conference on New Findings in Sports Science, with a special focus on sports in education, was organized by Shahid Rajaee University. The event brought together leading scholars, industry professionals, and policymakers to explore cutting-edge research and practical applications in sports science.