02 Oct 2017
London, 2 October 2017. On October 6, Aspire Zone Foundation is hosting the Aspire Tech Conference at Stamford Bridge in London. This event provides the ideal setting for sports technology professionals and the technology industry to come together to discuss specific challenges facing the sports industry and the opportunities for innovation. The forum also provides attendees with an abundance of networking opportunities not only with technology professionals but also with peers and practitioners in various sports domains including sports science, sports medicine etc.
The sports industry is being disrupted by technology in numerous ways and at an unprecedented rate. The diverse community attached to sports such as professional athletes, recreational athletes, sports industry professionals and fans are embracing technology and taking advantage of the benefits it offers. However, the ongoing technological advancements and trends provide huge potential to further develop the sports industry and forums like the Aspire Tech Conference provide the perfect platform to share insights on the various challenges and opportunities new technologies pose and convert them into actions.
The Aspire Tech Conference will have world top experts in Information Technology industry engaged in a panel discussion on the latter day stadium fan experience technologies and cutting edge disruptive stadium technologies. It will also feature a presentation on “Qatar Sport Business Cluster: Window of Opportunities” to be given by Mr Saud Abdullah Al Attiyah, Executive Director Economic Policies & Research in the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Qatar as well as a presentation by Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy on “Updates on the Stadiums” delivered by Ghanim Ali Al Kuwari, Competition Venues Executive Director.
AGENDA
09:00 - 09:20 Arrival of Delegates
09:20 - 09:55 Presentation: “Qatar Sport Business Cluster: Window of Opportunities” by Ministry of Economy and Commerce in Qatar
10:00 - 10:15 Opening Ceremony in Exhibition Area
10:45 - 11:00 Presentation: “Updates on the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar™ stadiums” by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy
11:00 - 12:20 Topic 1: Digital Stadiums and Fan Engagement
Panelists:
Kenneth E. Martin (Cisco, Executive Director Global Sales, Sports and Entertainment, Consumer Industries)
Kevin O'Riordan (IBM, Global Engagement Lead, Sports, Media & Entertainment)
Francesco Norante (Leonardo Security & Information Systems, Head of Strategic Marketing, Sports & Major Events)
Daniel Mehaffey (Microsoft, Business Architect, Digital Innovation & Transformation)
Ibrahim M. Jaidah (Arab Engineering Bureau (AEB), CEO/Chief Architect)
Moderator: Ryan Bowd (Josoor Institute, Consultant)
12:30 - 13:00 Networking Session
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
14:15 - 15:15 Topic 2: The Impact of Disruptive Technologies on Sports
Panelists:
William Kopp (Cisco, Director of Architecture/Innovation/Sports and Entertainment)
John Short (IBM, Sports and Entertainment Practice, Global Business Development Executive)
Dina Tamimi (Honeywell, Director of Smart Cities, Mega Events and Vertical Industries, High Growth Regions)
Krishnakumar Kottekkat (Aspire Zone Foundation, Manager - IT Strategy & Operations)
Moderator: Michael Hershman (ICSS, CEO)
15:30 End of Program