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Read on to find out more about Ignition’s tech directory and Innovation Competition.

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(Timings and sessions are subject to change)

2023 Speakers Include...

Chris Marinak

Chief Operations & Strategy Officer, MLB

Georgia Sapounas

Senior Director Digital Products, Cleveland Cavaliers

Meredith McPherron

CEO & Managing Partner, DRIVE by DraftKings

Scott Gutterman

SVP, Digital Operations, The PGA Tour

What Is Ignition?

Ignition unites sports and technology.

At its core, Ignition is a platform for the creative and tech-enabled disruptors driving the future of sports business. It’s the meeting place of the sports industry’s most transformative tech in an energetic, experiential, and visual hub that’s buzzing with start-up electricity and supported by the industry’s tech giants.

Ignition 2023 took place on the 8th February, exploring the most cutting-edge advancements and innovations in sports tech. Register now to watch sessions you may have missed on demand. Registered users will benefit from access to our ecosystem of 300+ Tech Directory Listings, it’s the largest and most up to date sports network of its kind where you can find tech disruptors, new contacts and future partners.

Themes

Our content hub of tech demonstrations, case studies, and keynote speakers covers the pressing issues of today and uncovers the solutions of tomorrow across the sports tech ecosystem.

Innovation Competition

The Ignition Innovation Competition celebrates the next generation of entrepreneurs and startup founders actively changing the world of fan and business innovation in sports. 

Our 2023 shortlist will have the opportunity to pitch their entries at SportsPro Live, where the winner will be announced. Find out more below!

Who is ignition for?

Ignition is the meeting place of sports technology innovators.

Whether you’re a stealth mode startup looking to validate your idea, a burgeoning scaleup ready to go to the next level, a rights holder exploring monetisation or tech-enabled solutions, or an investor searching for your latest investment, Ignition is your destination.

Why you should be involved

The future of your business begins today.

Ignition is a virtual event and a platform designed to connect startups, scaleups, right holders and investors with innovation. The tech directory listing and innovation competition provide additional opportunities to be featured in front of prominent sports executives.

Where Sports Tech Comes to Life

2023 Speakers Include...

Chris Marinak

Georgia Sapounas

Meredith McPherron

Scott Gutterman

What Is Ignition?

Ignition unites sports and technology.

Themes

Our content hub of tech demonstrations, case studies, and keynote speakers covers the pressing issues of today and uncovers the solutions of tomorrow across the sports tech ecosystem.

Innovation Competition

The Ignition Innovation Competition celebrates the next generation of entrepreneurs and startup founders actively changing the world of fan and business innovation in sports.

Our 2023 shortlist will have the opportunity to pitch their entries at SportsPro Live, where the winner will be announced. Find out more below!

Big & small tech companies

Investors

Startups

Broadcasters & platforms

Clubs/teams

Scaleups

Who is ignition for?

Ignition is the meeting place of sports technology innovators.

Whether you’re a stealth mode startup looking to validate your idea, a burgeoning scaleup ready to go to the next level, a rights holder exploring monetisation or tech-enabled solutions, or an investor searching for your latest investment, Ignition is your destination.

Why you should be involved

The future of your business begins today.

Ignition is a virtual event and a platform designed to connect startups, scaleups, right holders and investors with innovation. The tech directory listing and innovation competition provide additional opportunities to be featured in front of prominent sports executives.

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