Collaborate to Innovate:
Hype or Tangible Value
In this session, we will explore the true impact of collaboration on innovation, focusing on the added value for sponsors and its crucial role in business development. We’ll discuss how to measure the outcomes of collaboration, co-creation, and activation with partners while acknowledging the unmeasurable but real benefits. We’ll illustrate how innovation leads to a better future through insights into the mindset of innovation and examples shared by the theme leaders of past editions of ThinkSport’s Innovation Boosters.
Managing Digital Risk in Sporting Organisations
In this session, data experts will explore the impact of AI and data-driven technology on global sporting organisations, highlighting both the transformative benefits and inherent risks. These technologies enhance performance analytics, fan engagement, operational efficiency, and health monitoring, yet they also present challenges such as data privacy, security concerns, high implementation costs, and potential biases. Leading organisations navigate these complexities by adopting strategic implementations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining ethical standards. The discussion will emphasise the importance of maximising data’s power to develop strategies aligned with societal shifts while addressing the often-overlooked concerns of cost and time.
Sporting Goods – Cross-Collaborations in Sports:
Creating Winning Partnerships
Collaboration is the cornerstone of innovation in the sporting goods industry. This panel will explore how partnerships between companies, research institutions, and athletes drive the development of cutting-edge products and technologies. By sharing resources, expertise, and insights, these collaborations fuel innovation and address the evolving needs of consumers and athletes alike. The discussion will highlight how a culture of collaboration leads to revolutionary advancements, drawing inspiration from successful case studies, and showcasing the transformative impact of joint efforts on the future of sporting goods.
Innovation across borders
This panel will explore the diverse landscape of innovation across various markets, highlighting the unique challenges, approaches, and focal points that drive success. Industry leaders will discuss how local perspectives and strategies can generate significant international impact, fostering a glocal approach to innovation. Topics will include overcoming market-specific obstacles, leveraging regional strengths, and adapting global trends to local contexts. Attendees will gain insights into how businesses can harness the power of innovation to achieve sustainable growth and competitive advantage on a global scale.
Athletes in Innovation
This session will explore how innovation is transforming the way athletes train, perform, and engage with fans. We will delve into the growing trend of athletes taking an active role in product development, setting their sights on careers in innovation, and leveraging their networks for collaboration. Our panellists will share insights on how organisations can facilitate and benefit from these athlete-driven advancements.