Today, Plug and Play Tech Center — the leading global innovation and investment platform connecting startups, corporations, venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies — announced its inaugural Sportstech Innovation event in Los Angeles.
As Los Angeles prepares to host the upcoming World Cup and Olympics, the city is set to become a hub of unparalleled excitement, sportsmanship, and technological breakthroughs. In the spirit of this dynamic transformation, Sportstech Innovation is designed to bring together the sharpest innovators, the most enthusiastic fans, and forward-thinking companies.
“With 15+ years in the sports industry, I’ve seen firsthand how innovation can elevate the game. But what’s happening in Los Angeles as we prepare for the World Cup, NBA All-Star, Super Bowl, and Olympics is next-level. This event is where the future of sports is being written—by bold thinkers, groundbreaking tech, and a city that’s ready to make history on and off the field,” said David Steele, Plug and Play Director of Sportstech.
The event will include keynote speeches from industry leaders about the latest trends and innovations in sports technology; panel discussions about the future of sports, fan engagement, and technological advancements; live demos to experience firsthand the cutting-edge technologies that are revolutionizing sports; and networking opportunities to connect with top-tier professionals, VC’s, and start-ups from the sports and tech industries.
Since 2006, Plug and Play’s startup community has raised $9 Billion Dollars in venture funding. Plug and Play’s investments include Robinhood, Kustomer, CourseHero, PayPal, Dropbox, LendingClub, Honey, and more, which have become unicorn companies.
Some of the speakers for the event include keynote speaker Matt Barnes, NBA Champion; Ron “Boss” Everline, Founder of JustTrain & VP of Hartbeat Ventures; Abe Geiger, Chief Product Officer, U.S. Soccer Federation; Everett Jacobs, Founder, EJ3 Sports Consulting; Lauren Sesselmann, Professional Soccer Player and World Cup Athlete; Joe DaCosta, Director of Business Development for WSC Sports; Rick Echevaria, Vice President of Intel; Brett Lyons, CCO of Ai.Io; and Justin Kenna, CEO of Gamesquare, to name a few.
Presenting startups this year include Crosscourt, Sparket, MOGL, Rootnote, Mozee, Crewlab, Grandstand, and WagerWire.
To view the full event lineup and RSVP, visit Plug and Play- Sportstech Innovation.
