Sports Tech & TBA
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Agenda
- 18:00 - Introductions
- 18:15 - Sponsor Message from CitySwift
- 18:30 - "Sports Tech" with Emma Meehan
- 19:15 - Networking & Meet The Speaker
- 20:15 - Closing
Sports Tech - Next Frontier in Athlete Performance and Safety & Starting Up in Ireland
The sports and fitness industries have recently been embracing many of the developments of the commercialisation of technology that was previously limited to research or big industry: from IMU sensors to computer vision. Coaches and athletes are onboarding these tools to enhance performance, reduce risk of injury and stay ahead of their competitors. In this talk, we will be exploring some of the technologies that teams are onboarding, from junior up to senior professional. Computer vision will be a key focus as Precision Sports Technology's product area. Precision Sports Technology are developing software utilising LiDAR hardware to provide real-time feedback and analysis on exercise technique for strength & conditioning, home training and physiotherapy. The talk will also cover first steps for start-ups in Ireland and the options for founders considering leaving their role with a multinational company to embark on an exciting new journey!
About The Speaker
Emma is the founder of Precision Sports Technology, founded in 2021. Previously, she was a Software Engineer with Cisco working on distributed microservices for Webex using DevOps methodology. She is a competitive Olympic weightlifter with Connacht Weightlifting Club and qualified personal trainer with REPS Ireland. Emma is a Galway native with a first class honours in Computer Science & IT from NUI Galway and has previously been involved with DevOpsDays Galway and GDG Galway as a co-organiser. When not working on her startup or working out, she enjoys viewing the stars and planets in her telescope and tending to her bonsai trees.