Tehran to Host First International Symposium on AI and Data Governance in Sports

Tehran, Iran – The First International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Governance in the Sports Industry will be held on October 24, 2024 (8:30 AM - 12:00 PM) at the National Olympic Academy in Tehran. The event is jointly organized by the Sports Science Research Institute of Iran (SSRI), Amitis Gen Technology Development Group, Iran Sports Industry Association, University of Extremadura (Spain), and the Innovation Center for Data Science and AI (ICDS).

Dr. Ali Sharifnejad, Scientific Secretary of the Symposium and faculty member at SSRI, highlighted the significance of the event, stating:
“This symposium aims to introduce coaches, specialists, and senior sports managers to AI applications in the sports industry. AI has rapidly transformed various sectors, including healthcare, drug development, defense, security, and sports. However, its application in the sports industry, particularly in match analysis and performance evaluation, presents unique challenges that require deeper understanding and expertise.”

Key Objectives

The symposium will focus on:
    •    Identifying challenges and AI-driven solutions in sports
    •    Educating senior sports managers on AI capabilities
    •    Exploring how top global academies and clubs integrate AI into training
    •    Developing an entrepreneurial ecosystem through AI-focused boot camps
    •    Understanding data governance and machine learning algorithms in sports
    •    Advising sports organizations based on data-driven insights

Speakers
    •    Dr. Ali Sharifnejad (Humboldt University, Berlin) – The Role of AI in Sports
    •    Dr. Masoud Mazloum (University of Amsterdam, Netherlands) – Digital Transformation & Data Governance in Sports
    •    Prof. Hadi Nobari (University of Extremadura, Spain) – AI in Elite Sports Clubs
    •    Dr. Elena Mayner Pardos (San Jorge University, Spain) – Wearable Technologies & AI in Sports Science

Registration & Venue

Participants can register online at www.sportech.ir and will receive an official certificate. For more details, contact the Symposium Secretariat at +98 21 88706369 or +98 935 744 9424.

Venue:
National Olympic Academy, Tehran
(Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani Highway, Seoul North Street, Western Entrance of Enqelab Sports Complex, End of 8th Street, Ostad Farsi Hall)

This symposium promises to be a pivotal event in advancing AI-driven innovation in the sports industry.