🏟️ 2025 Upside US Summit: New Speakers: Erin Angelini (Orlando Pride / NWSL), Cory Price (Orlando Pride / NWSL), Manfredi San Germano (Beyond Blood); New Sponsor: Beyond Blood. 6 Booths Left.
Dear colleague,
On October 21, 2025, as you know, we will host our annual 2025 Upside US Sports Tech Summit in Sunrise, FL, which will be hosted by a world’s class pro US team. 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 47 top speakers confirmed for only 50 speaking slots. Some top speakers (Teams, investors, athletes, etc) have yet to be announced. Stay tuned!
We also only have 6 booths left and we are talking to nearly 50 vendors 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 21 sponsors namely Kinmetrix, HigherDOSE, Kinvent, Vert, Orreco, VALD, Quantum Movement, Aris, Cerbrec, Beyond Blood, BrainLit, ActivBody, OxiWear, Prism Neuro, Machina Sports, Summus Medical Laser, Box Altitude, ThermoHuman, Valor, Precision Sports Technology, Output Sports.
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: Sunrise, FL (USA) (Hosted by a Top US Pro team).
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 Cory Price, the Director of Medical & Performance at the Orlando Pride (NWSL), Manfredi San Germano, Founder & CEO, Beyond Blood Diagnostics (HypoXcell), and Erin Angelini, the Director of Rehabilitation for the Orlando Pride. Cory will be speaking on the panel on women teams while Erin will be speaking on the panel on the science of comebacks. Manfredi will be speaking on the panel on next gen sports biomarkers.
New speaker:
Cory Price, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, joined the Orlando Pride staff as its Director of Medical & Performance prior to the 2023 NWSL season. He has helped countless players overcome minor and major injuries to ensure that when they step onto the pitch they are as fit as they have ever been. Price is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of medical and physical performance, sports science, performance psychology and nutrition across the Club. He also works in close collaboration with Orlando Health, the official medical team of the Pride, to help with any appointments or tests needed for any athlete. Price is an experienced and board-certified Sports Physical Therapist with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital, healthcare and sports industries. He has been affiliated with the American Physical Therapy Association and the National Strength and Conditioning Association, being instrumental in multiple research projects as well as serving as a presenter at different symposiums, schools and conferences all around the country.
New speakers:
Manfredi San Germano is the founder & CEO, Beyond Blood Diagnostics (HypoXcell). He is a scientist-turned sports-tech founder and creator of HypoXcell, a portable blood-intelligence platform from Beyond Blood Diagnostics. He launched Beyond Blood in 2022 to bring lab-grade blood analysis to the training ground, turning a finger-prick into real-time insights.
Rooted in microfluidics and AI, his work converts biomarkers into clear training calls that optimize adaptation, monitor recovery, and improve results across endurance and team sports. During his PhD, he contributed at Imperial College London to a portable blood-counter concept that seeded the company’s core technology. His R&D leadership, Beyond Blood diagnostics has earned several international and Innovate UK awards along with funding of over USD $8M to help move innovation from lab to field-ready performance analytics.
Based in London but with a global customer base, Beyond Blood aims to make elite blood data as accessible as GPS or heart rate so athletes can align training, travel, altitude, and recovery with what the blood shows.
Erin Angelini, PT, DPT, SCS, CPSS, is the Director of Rehabilitation for the Orlando Pride of the National Women’s Soccer League. She brings extensive experience as a physical therapist across high school, collegiate, and professional sports, and contributes to postgraduate education for physical therapy students and sports residency programs. In her current role, Erin leverages technology and sports science to optimize rehabilitation, drive data-informed results, and ensure athletes return to play at their highest level, while also supporting the overall health and fitness of the roster. She completed her sports residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2021 and earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Lebanon Valley College in 2019.
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
- Evan Magnusson, COO, VALOR
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)
- 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, Precision Sports Technology
- Dr Martin O’Reilly, CEO, Output Sports
Moderator: Dr Marco Nunez, Former Head Athletic Trainer, LA Lakers (NBA)
2.20 pm - 3 pm: Panel discussion:
Title: The Future of Fan Engagement with AI and Personalization.
Summary:
– Tailoring content and experiences for individual fans.
– AI-powered fan feedback and interaction.
Participants:
–Stevland Wilson, VP, Postproduction, Design & Animation, Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE)
- 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
3 pm - 3.40 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
– Dr Andy Barr, Founder, Quantum Movement
- 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
3.40 pm - 4.20 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.
- Hampus Frisen, Head of Investments, Sport Republic
- Ian Seltzer, Principal, Pierce Yates Ventures
Moderator: Julien Blin, CEO, Upside Global
4.20 pm - 5 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
- Matt Howard, Principal, KB Partners
- CiCi Bellis, Founder & General Partner, Cartan Capital
- Joshua A. Bonhotal, Director, Sequence Equity
Moderator: Julien Blin, CEO, Upside Global
5 pm - 5.40 pm: 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:
– Dr Andy Barr, Founder, Quantum Movement
– 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
5.40 pm - 6.20 pm: Closing keynote
Speaker: Kyle Harris, BrainLit AB CEO
6.20 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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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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