Lessons from leading a sports computer vision product from PhD to Premier League

Join us for an inspiring talk by Dr. Horesh Ben Shitrit, who will share the remarkable journey of transforming a PhD project into cutting-edge technology now used by the world's top sports leagues.
From his early research at EPFL's Computer Vision Laboratory to the development of technology now used by the NBA and English Premier League, Dr. Ben Shitrit will discuss the evolution of multi-camera tracking systems in sports and how a university project grew into a global, publicly-traded company. Learn about the real-world applications in broadcasting and sports analysis, the challenges of scaling deep tech from lab to industry, and valuable lessons from the startup-to-scaleup journey.
Discover how computer vision is revolutionizing sports viewing for billions of fans worldwide. Whether you're interested in AI, sports tech, or entrepreneurship, this talk offers valuable insights into innovation and commercialization in the tech industry.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a pioneer in sports technology!

Dr. Horesh Ben Shitrit is VP of Computer Vision at Genius Sports and leads their Swiss office. His journey began with a PhD in Computer Science from EPFL, where he founded PlayfulVision, a startup later acquired by Second Spectrum and subsequently by Genius Sports. He specializes in AI-driven sports analytics and broadcast technology, focusing on bringing cutting-edge computer vision solutions to major sports leagues worldwide.

This event is graceously hosted by Sonar.
Public parking available.