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Topic

How AI is set to reshape sports

Abstract

2017 promises to be the year where technology is going to terminate all avenues in the sports world. Technology is becoming a core ingredient of success and competition is not going to be the same again. Within this context, artificial intelligence plays a key role in improving Sports competition in general, from Fan Experience, to team selection, to strategy planning. How did Team USA use artificial intelligence to win 121 medals at the most recent Olympic Games in Rio? How is Team USA planning on using artificial intelligence As It prepares for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games? How is artificial intelligence becoming a core ingredient of success? All of this and more at the upcoming conference!

Profile

Rio 2016 Olympic Games were exceedingly successful for Team USA and, as the Director of Technology & Innovation for the U.S. Olympic Committee, I'm responsible for helping Team USA open a 1% gap with respect to international competition by leveraging emerging technologies and innovation frameworks. Such programs usually lie at the sweet intersection of wearable technology, smart textiles and fabric, Internet of Things (IoT), virtual reality, and artificial intelligence. In this role, I lead and manage a group of internal and external individuals (technologists, engineers, data scientists, hardware/software developers, designers, business partners) as well as work very closely with the US Olympic Committee's leadership to ensure alignment with organization policies and strategies. I'm also a very strong advocate of Design Thinking and Lean Startup methodologies. I've also created and grew 2 startups in Italy into internationally renowned firms. Besides being a co-founder, I led the Product and Business Development teams and spearheaded the development of various applications that are currently being used at a number of organizations in Italy and around Europe. I hold a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, speak at major conferences on Technology and Innovation, and am fluent in 4 languages. Skills: - 15+ years of experience developing healthcare, wellness, and fitness products and services - 15+ years of experience in Wearable Technology - 8+ experience in product management, business development, partnerships, and innovation - Passion for Human-Centered Design and Agile/Lean techniques - Networking and relationship building, internal and external; quick identification of relevant partners to launch and scale projects and products - Can execute several time-sensitive project at once in a fast paced environment with minimal direction - A never-say-die attitude, and an entrepreneurial spirit - Excellent written and verbal communication skills