Press Release: First International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence and Data Governance in Sports Industr

The first International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence and Data Governance in the Sports Industry will be held on November 2, 2025, from 08:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the National Olympic Academy. The symposium aims to explore the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the sports sector, focusing on the application, challenges, and future directions of AI and data governance in enhancing sports management and performance.

During the press conference, the symposium’s organizers, including Dr. Mohammad Ali Sarami (Head of Amitis Gene Technology Development Group), Dr. Hassan Mohammadloo (President of the Sports Industry Association), Dr. Masoud Mazloom (President of the ICDS Data Science and AI Innovation Center), Dr. Ali Sharifnejad (Scientific Secretary of the Symposium and Director of the Sportech Health Innovation Center), and Dr. Safoura Tahmasbi (Executive Secretary of the Symposium and Director of the Pilatec Health Innovation Center), discussed the goals and objectives of the upcoming event.

Key Discussion Points from the Symposium:
    •    AI in Sports: Exploring the capabilities of artificial intelligence to support the sports industry, focusing on identifying key areas where AI can provide assistance and improve performance.
    •    Challenges of AI: Addressing challenges specific to the Iranian cultural and social context and aligning AI strategies with the country’s needs.
    •    Federations’ Needs: Identifying the specialized needs of various sports federations and assisting them in finding relevant technological solutions.
    •    Technological Development: Fostering the growth of an AI-driven business ecosystem to provide cutting-edge tools and technologies for the sports sector.
    •    Future of Doping: Discussing how future doping may involve technological tools instead of traditional substances, and the importance of becoming producers of AI technologies rather than consumers.

Insights from Panelists:
    •    Dr. Sharifnejad emphasized that AI could significantly impact sports training by providing personalized and data-driven solutions, especially in injury prevention and recovery.
    •    Dr. Mohammadloo highlighted the importance of supporting the development of AI in the sports industry, aiming to aid sports federations and athletes with smart equipment and technologies.
    •    Dr. Mazloom focused on the importance of generating high-quality data for AI to function effectively in sports, and the need for comprehensive consultations with sports federations to tailor technological solutions to their needs.

Symposium Registration:

For more information and to register for the symposium, visit the official website: www.sportech.ir. For urgent inquiries, please contact the symposium’s secretariat at 021-88706369 or 09357449424.

This event is organized in collaboration with the Amitis Gene Technology Development Group, the Sports Industry Association, the ICDS Data Science and AI Innovation Center, and Sportech Health Innovation Center, with support from the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology and the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Iran, along with Extremadura University of Spain.