Dear colleague,
As you know, on October 21, 2025, we will host our annual 2025 Upside US Sports Tech Summit at the Amerant Bank Arena, the home of the Florida Panthers, the 2 times Stanley Cup NHL Champion, in Sunrise, Florida. We are excited about catching up with all of you there. We have a packed agenda for you guys with a great lineup of speakers, pro teams, vendors and investors. Speaking slots are filling up quickly. We already have nearly 50 speakers confirmed. Some top speakers (Teams, investors, athletes, etc) have yet to be announced. Stay tuned!
We also only have 3 booths left so the booths remaining will go quickly. So if you want to exhibit, sponsor or speak at our summit, please reach out to us ASAP at julien@upsideglobal.co. We would also like to give a big thank you to our 22 sponsors namely Kinmetrix, HigherDOSE, Winback, Kinvent, Vert, Orreco, VALD, Quantum Movement, Aris, Cerbrec, Beyond Blood, BrainLit, ActivBody, OxiWear, Prism Neuro, Machina Sports, Respo.Vision, GameRun.ai, Summus Medical Laser, Box Altitude, ThermoHuman, KinetikIQ, Output Sports.
Due to high demand, we are also reintroducing our early bird special. So you can use the code 70CODE for 70% off tickets ($150 Vs $500 regular price) by clicking on the “Get your discounted ticket(s) button below. The Promo ends on Sept 31 so hurry up.
If you cannot attend our Upside US Summit in person, no worries. You can now sign up here, email us and we will send you for free the recorded videos of the panels and keynotes by clicking on the link below:
Some of the Participating Teams:
Location / Time:
Location: Amerant Bank Arena, the home of the Florida Panthers (NHL), in Sunrise, Florida.
Date: October 21, 2025
Time: 7.30 am to 8.30 pm EST
Highlights:
300 Sports tech executives
50+ Top Teams & Leagues: NBA, WNBA, MLB, MLS, NWSL, NHL, NFL, NCAA, Premier League, etc
50 Top Speakers
15+ VCs (Sports tech VCs, Family offices, Team owners, Sports tech accelerators, angel investors..)
Media (TV, newswires..)
30 exhibitors
10 Speaking Sessions
2 Keynotes
1 after party
1 hour speed dating session with teams
Featured Speakers
This week we are delighted to announced our new speakers at our 2025 Upside US Sports Tech Summit in Sunrise, FL We have a lot more speakers (teams, leagues, vendors, VCs, team owners, athletes) across various leagues (NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLS, NWSL, MLB, NCAA, pro tennis..) to be announced. This week’s new speakers are: Bill Chapman, an Emmy® Award-winning live director and producer at Warner Bros Discovery; Pawel Osterreicher, the Co-Founder & CEO of Respo.Vision; Shaun Jayachandran, AI Basketball Expert and Basketball and Product Advisor, at GameRun.ai; and Jeff Hintz, the Executive Director of Sports Tech HQ; and Dave McConnell, the High performance director of the Utah Mammoth, a top NHL team.
Bill and Pawel will be speaking on the panel on our new panel on the future of AI based fan engagement. Jeff will be moderating the panel on unlocking the ROI in sports tech investments. We are also introducing a new panel on the future of injury reduction by 2030 where Marco, Stefan, Shaun, Dave, and Carlos will be speaking on it.
Bill Chapman is an Emmy® Award-winning live director and producer whose career has spanned the NFL, NBA Digital, and the Olympic Games. For nearly two decades, he shaped in-venue experiences with the Atlanta Falcons, produced fan interaction at Super Bowls, and helped pioneer second-screen innovations at NBA Digital and Turner Sports with interactive broadcasts like NBA on TNT Overtime and the NBA All-Star Game. His work has consistently redefined how fans engage with live sports across stadiums, broadcasts, and digital platforms.
On the global stage, Chapman contributed to multiple Olympic Games, from Atlanta 1996 to PyeongChang 2018, connecting worldwide audiences through live coverage and storytelling. Today, at Warner Bros. Discovery, he continues to push the boundaries of sports production, advancing innovations in cloud-based workflows, VR/AR, and AI while keeping the focus on one goal: enhancing the sports experience by putting fans at the center.
Pawel Osterreicher is the Co-Founder & CEO of Respo.Vision, a computer vision startup democratizing access to data in sports and media industries. Pawel has many years of experience in the implementation and management of AI projects, particularly in the field of Computer Vision. Prior to founding ReSpo.Vision, Pawel served as Chief Revenue Officer at deepsense.ai, a leading Polish artificial intelligence company, and before that spent 7 years as a consultant and manager at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). His personal interests are history, philosophy and of course, all things sports.
Jeff Hintz is the Vice President of Innovation at Indiana Sports Corp and the Executive Director of Sports Tech HQ, a nonprofit focused on building Indiana into a global hub for sports technology. With over 20 years in sports and event leadership, he’s guided high-profile projects for PGA of America (including the Ryder Cup and PGA Championship), served as Executive Director of the Minnesota PGA, and directed major event operations like the 2022 College Football Playoff and NBA 2K League season in Indianapolis. An Indianapolis native, Hintz holds a bachelor’s in Sports Marketing & Management from Indiana University and an Executive MBA from Quantic.
Dave McConnell is the High Performance Director of the Utah Mammoth (NHL team), where he oversees all aspects of athlete preparation, recovery, and performance optimization. With a background in sports science and years of experience working with elite athletes across multiple sports, he integrates cutting-edge technology, data-driven insights, and individualized training programs to maximize player potential and reduce injury risk. McConnell is known for building strong collaboration between medical, coaching, and performance staff, ensuring that athletes are supported holistically on and off the field. His leadership has helped position the Mammoth at the forefront of high-performance innovation in professional lacrosse.
Shaun Jayachandran – AI Basketball Expert | Basketball and Product Advisor, GameRun.ai. Shaun is an AI Basketball Expert and Basketball/Product Advisor for GameRun.ai, a cutting-edge platform that democratizes access to high-level coaching analysis and scouting, while reimagining how teams, players, parents, and coaches leverage video and technology to maximize performance and development. With a background spanning product, education, coaching, and nonprofit leadership, Shaun brings a unique blend of technical insight and human-centred design to the rapidly evolving world of sports technology. Before joining GameRun.ai, Shaun founded Hoops Creating Hope, a globally recognized nonprofit using basketball as a bridge for education and social change. His work has impacted thousands of young people across India while shaping his vision for how AI can democratize access, improve decision-making, and transform the future of the game. Part of both the John Wooden and Lefty Driesell coaching trees, Shaun has helped develop over 100 college athletes, has delivered two TEDx Talks and has been featured in SLAM Magazine.
Agenda:
At our 2025 Upside US Sports Tech Summit, we will have 2 keynotes and various panel discussions on timely topics. Here is the detailed agenda.
7.30 am: Registration
8.30: Opening remarks by Julien Blin, CEO, Upside Global
8.40 am - 9.10 am: Opening Keynote
Dr Brian Moore, CEO, Orreco
9.10 am - 10 am: Panel discussion:
Title: NCAA / College Sports:
Summary:
– Why is the NCAA the next big opportunity for tech startups?
– What is the process to adopt new technologies, hot areas of tech interest, opportunities for tech startups in the NCAA?
Participants:
- Dr. Reuben F. Burch V, Ph.D., Associate VP for Research, Mississippi State University (NCAA)
- Dr Tony Ricci, Assistant Professor, Exercise and Sports Science, College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Rehabilitative Sciences, Nova Southeastern University (NCAA)
- Steven Simmons, COO, NILENT
- Dr. Stefan Valdes, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) & Experienced NBA & NFL S&C coach
Moderator: Dr. Zacharias Papadakis, PhD, Director of the Human Performance Laboratory, Barry University.
10 am - 11 am: Speed dating session between pro teams and select vendors
11 am - 12 pm: Panel discussion:
Title: The Emergence of next gen biomarkers:
Summary:
– Are biomarkers (lactate, cortisol, glucose, hydration…) the new holy grail for teams?
– What types of new biomarkers are likely to emerge in the future?
Participants:
– David Iglesias, CCO, ThermoHuman
- Gonzalo Rodriguez Garcia, Director of the Health & Performance Department, Orlando City SC (MLS)
- Paul Robbins, experienced NBA/NFL sports performance expert, BioCore,
- Manfredi San Germano, Founder & CEO, Beyond Blood Diagnostics (HypoXcell).
- Dr Bill Burgos, LONU CEO, Former NBA S&C coach
- Dr Brian Moore, CEO, Orreco
Moderator: Dr. Zacharias Papadakis, PhD, Director of the Human Performance Laboratory, Barry University.
12 pm - 1.30 pm: Lunch & Networking
1.40 pm - 2.20 pm: Panel discussion:
Title: Training and Rehab for the Future: What Will Performance Training and Return-to-Play Look Like in 2030?
Summary:
A forward-looking discussion on how AI, biomechanics, genetics, and wearable tech will transform the rehabilitation and performance training process.
Participants:
- Athan Kollias, Founder & CEO, Kinvent
- Rico Rogers, CEO, Box Altitude
- Richard Albright, CEO, Summus Medical Laser
- Nick Soto, Assistant S&C coach, University of Miami (NCAA)
- Emma Meehan, Founder, CEO & CTO, KinetikIQ
- Dr Martin O’Reilly, CEO, Output Sports
Moderator: Dr Marco Nunez, Former Head Athletic Trainer, LA Lakers (NBA)
2.20 pm - 2.50 pm: Panel discussion:
Title: The Future of Fan Engagement with AI and Personalization.
Summary:
– Tailoring content and experiences for individual fans.
– AI-powered fan engagement and training tools
Participants:
–Stevland Wilson, VP, Postproduction, Design & Animation, Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE)
- Bill Chapman, Emmy® Award-winning live director and producer, Warner Bros Discovery
- Pawel Osterreicher, Co-Founder & CEO, Respo.Vision
- André Antonelli, CEO, Machina Sports
- Steven Lund, Head of Sales Cerbrec
- Pete DeNagy, President, Acommence Advisors LLC
– Moderator: Chris Pfaff, CEO, Chris Pfaff Tech/Media LLC
2.50 pm - 3.20 pm: Panel discussion:
Title: The Future of injury reduction by 2030
Summary:
– Current modalities (AMS, biomechanics assessment tools, AI tools..) used to reduce injuries
– Future modalities to reduce injuries by 2030.
Participants:
– Dr. Stefan Valdes, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) & Experienced NBA & NFL S&C coach
- Shaun Jayachandran, Product Advisor, GameRun.ai
- Dr Marco Nunez, Former Head Athletic Trainer, LA Lakers (NBA)
- Dave McConnell, High Performance Director, Utah Mammoth (NHL)
- Carlos Del Barro, Experienced Sports scientist, Atletico Madrid (Laliga)
– Moderator: Julien Blin, CEO, Upside Global
3.20 pm - 4 pm: Panel discussion:
Title: Rehab panel: Key metrics, The Science of Comebacks
Summary:
Highlighting new technologies like AI-driven rehab programs, regenerative medicine, and advanced wearables for tracking recovery.
Are we measuring the right things (Cognitive, motor skills)?
Challenging traditional return-to-play benchmarks and exploring new data-driven approaches to assessing readiness.
Participants:
- Kim Brouzes, CEO, Kinmetrix
- Erin Angelini, Director of Rehabilitation, Orlando Pride (NWSL)
- Joe Rogowski, Athletic Heart CEO, Former NBPA Chief Medical Officer
- Gordon Waddington, Australian Institute of Sport/University of Canberra Professor of Sports Medicine Research, Co-founder, Prism Neuro
Moderator: Len Zaichkowsky, PhD, Retired Professor, World-class’ sports biofeedback expert, Boston University
4.20 pm - 5 pm: Panel discussion:
Title: Sports tech investments: Is AI the next gold rush?
Summary:
– Is AI the next gold rush in the sports tech investment world?
– What does the ideal exit strategy look like for a sports tech startup: IPO, acquisition by a larger tech company, or merger with a sports organization?
– How has the post-pandemic landscape shaped investment opportunities in sports technology?
Participants:
– Konrad von Moltke, Principal, WISE Ventures
- Ryan Murphy, Former olympic athlete (Team USA / Swimming) & Investor, NVP.
- Ian Seltzer, Principal, Pierce Yates Ventures
Moderator: Wayne Kimmel, Managing Partner, SeventySix Capital
5 pm - 5.40 pm: Panel discussion:
Title: Winning Plays: Unlocking ROI in Sports Tech Investments
Summary:
- Beyond the hype, what are the real opportunities for return on investment in sports tech? This panel of experienced VCs will dissect the key metrics that drive successful sports tech investments. They'll discuss due diligence, valuation, exit strategies, and the long-term potential of various sports tech sectors, offering valuable insights for both seasoned investors and those looking to break into the market.
Participants:
- Wayne Kimmel, Managing Partner, SeventySix Capital
- Meredith McPherron, CEO & Managing Partner, Drive by DraftKings
- Joshua A. Bonhotal, Director, Sequence Equity
Moderator: Jeff Hintz, Executive Director, Sports Tech HQ
5.40 pm - 6.15: Panel discussion:
Title: Women in sports:
Summary:
– What types of emerging technologies for women teams and athletes will be see in the future? What are the main challenges faced by women teams today?
– What can we do to increate the number of research towards women teams?
Participants:
– David Gil, Performance Lab Director, VERT Sports.
- Kianna Smith, former WNBA plater, LA Sparks (WNBA)
- Cory Price, Director of Medical & Performance, Orlando Pride (NWSL)
Moderator: Julien Blin, CEO, Upside Global
6.15 pm - 6.45 pm: Closing keynote
Speaker: Kyle Harris, BrainLit AB CEO
6.45 pm - 7.30 pm: Panel of The Art of Coaching with top coaches.
Participants:
- Zack Evenden, ATP coach
7.30 pm - 8.30 pm: After party
So why should you attend our Upside US Summit?
Our exclusive 2025 Upside US Summit will give you the opportunity to:
Meet practitioners (Athletic trainers, strengths coaches, sports scientists, head of performance, team doctors..) of top teams to present your product.
Meet innovative companies in areas (rehab tech, thermography, wearables, AI based injury reduction tools, hydration assessment tools, AMS, OTT/Web 3.0, etc.)
Meet top VCs, team owners, family offices, athletes and investors as part of your fund raising effort.
Speak on our panels and keynotes about the latest trends in sports and tech (Load management, injury reduction, OTT/Web 3.0, etc.)
If you are interested in sponsoring our event, exhibiting or speaking at our event, please reach out to us ASAP and click on the button below or email us at julien@upsideglobal.co
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Here are some video testimonials of some of the attendees (Vendors, sports organizations, VCs..) at our NY Summit:
At our 2025 Upside US Sport Tech Summit, we will have 50 top speakers. You can check our first speakers below. We will soon announce many more new speakers for our 2025 US Sports Tech Summit.
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As always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me.
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