Special Session on “Development of Technology and Innovation in Sports” at the 2nd International and 5th National Conference on New Findings in Sports Science

Tehran, October 2024 – A specialized session titled “Development of Technology and Innovation in Sports” will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University in Tehran. This session will focus on the challenges of startups, growth centers, knowledge-based companies, and science and technology parks within the sports sector. It will be available both in-person and virtually.

Speakers and Topics

The session will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers, including:
    •    Dr. Zahra Salman (President of the Institute of Physical Education and Sports Science)
    •    Speech Topic: “Developing Connections with Industry and the Entrepreneurial Community in Sports Science”
    •    Dr. Hassan Mohammadloo (President of the Sports Industry Association, Goods, Services, and Related Industries) and Eng. Yaqoub Salakinia (Secretary of the Startup Committee of the Association)
    •    Speech Topic: “The Potential of Sports Startups in the Field of School Sports”
    •    Dr. Behnam Naqipour Givi (Head of the Technology Department at the Institute)
    •    Speech Topic: “A Knowledge-Based Approach to Sports in Sports Science Departments”
    •    Dr. Mohsen Esmaeili (Research and Graduate Studies Vice President at the Institute)
    •    Speech Topic: “Challenges Faced by Sports Science Students’ Startups in the Production Sector”
    •    Eng. Mojtaba Gohari (Member of the Sports Innovation and Technology Center Council at the Institute)
    •    Speech Topic: “Challenges for Knowledge-Based Companies in the Sports Sector”

Participation Information
    •    Attendance is free for all attendees.
    •    Virtual participation can be accessed via this link or through the Adobe Connect platform.

Additionally, for those interested in receiving a certificate as an “Independent Participant,” registration and payment are required. The session is part of the 2nd International and 5th National Conference on New Findings in Sports Science, organized by Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University. The conference is dedicated to sports in education and will feature numerous panels and discussions.

For detailed information on the conference schedule, workshops, and registration, participants are encouraged to visit the official conference website at nfss2024.sru.ac.ir.