Events promote Australia’s fast growing sports tech industry

August 7, 2023

Events that educate and connect Australia’s fast growing sports tech industry are being staged over the next two months, with the Australia Sports Tech Conference returning at the end of the month and the launch of a new future Future of Sport Masterclass.

The centrepiece of the 2023 Australia Sports Innovation Week - being held from Tuesday 29th August to Friday 1st September in Brisbane - the Australia Sports Tech Conference is the premier forum for industry professionals and executives interested in the role of data, digital and technology in the Australian and global sports, media and entertainment industry.

Offering two streams, the conference will include presentations from GameDay, Sportz Interactive, Swimming Australia, LIV Golf, Sportradar and the Japan Sport Council.

The latest annual Sports Innovation Report from the Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) identified the nation’s sports tech industry as now being worth $4.25 billion, with an ecosystem of 758 companies employing over 13,438 people.

Speaking at the release of the report, ASTN Chair, Dr Martin Schlegel advised “rapid growth in sports tech is reshaping the sports industry as we know it, and unlocking new revenue streams.

“Australia’s sports tech sector has proved it has now moved out of its nascent stage as it goes head-to-head with Australia’s booming fintech sector. Australia continues to prove that it’s one of the world’s leaders and long-term pioneers in sports technology and innovation.”

Described as the “Southern Hemisphere’s largest and most respected sports technology experience”, the event was attended by more than 200 delegates in 2022. Organisers are anticipating larger numbers this year.

Future of Sport Masterclass, Sydney, 29th September
Charting the growth of the sector, the Sydney-based Australian College of Physical Education will be hosting a Sports Technology and Future of Sport Masterclass on Friday 29th September 2023.

The one-day training course aims to provide a full overview of the global sports innovation and digital landscape and introducing over 150 topics, trends and technologies that are critical to the next generation of high performance sport, entertainment, media, venues, fitness, nutrition, wellness, health and esports.

The event is being staged at the Australian College of Physical Education in Sydney Olympic Park.

Click here for more information on these and other technology events in the Australasian Leisure Management industry Calendar

28th July 2023 - Queensland Forum looks to drive investment in sports tech economy

24th May 2023 - New report reveals ongoing growth of Australia’s sports tech industry

28th April 2023 - ASTN names Lydia Lassila and George Gregan as sports technology industry ambassadors

14th April 2023 - ASTN and etrainu create exclusive on-demand content for new wave of sports technology entrepreneurs

28th February 2023 - ASTN and Women in Sports Tech release report on female sports innovators in Australia

9th September 2022 - 2022 Australian and New Zealand Sports Technology Awards recognise sports tech innovation

5th September 2022 - Australian Sports Technologies Network leadership change sees founding Chair James Demetriou step aside

2nd September 2022 - Australia Sports Tech Conference looks to future of $3 billion industry

27th July 2022 - New report predicts ongoing growth for Australia’s sports tech industry

13th July 2022 - State of Origin players among the many athletes to benefit from sports tech innovator, VALD

29th June 2022 - ASTN and Melbourne Renegades open sports technology innovation challenge

1st February 2022 - Queensland sports technology company secures Government funding

27th November 2021 - New search underway for the next big Sports tech startup

25th March 2021 - Gold Coast secures Australian Sports Tech Conference

17th July 2019 - Industry innovations to get boost through Australia Sports Technology Week

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