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Sports Tech Research & Innovation Summit 2024

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The venue

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AGENDA

  • Why this Summit?
  • Details about the different formats
  • Going through the program
  • Practicalities & next steps
  • Q&A

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WHY THIS SUMMIT?

  • Ghent to the world
  • First steps in a BIG DREAM
  • Building a community of changemakers

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AGENDA

  • Why this Summit?
  • Details about the different formats
  • Going through the program
  • Practicalities & next steps
  • Q&A

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DIFFERENT FORMATS

  1. Keynotes
  2. 1 on 1 matchmaking (Conversation Starter)
  3. Co-creation sessions
  4. Demos
  5. Startup innovation pitches
  6. Open podium
  7. Roundtable discussions
  8. Social activities

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1. Keynotes

OWN LAPTOP (HDMI)

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2. 1 on 1 matchmaking (Conversation Starter)�

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Conversation Starter: easy networking

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Conversation Starter: easy networking

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Conversation Starter: networking made simple

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3. Co-creation sessions

  • 8 sessions (4 each day)
  • 4-5 people / session
  • 1 topic / session
  • 5 min presentation / person
  • 45min in total
  • Time for discussion
  • Goal oriented
  • Multi-disciplinary
  • Well prepared
  • Dare to ask
  • Aligned
  • Basis for further conversations

WHAT?

WHY?

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3. Co-creation sessions

No need to use slides, but you can for sure!

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Send pdf (or ppt) the latest Sept 18th at 11.30am (CEST) to info@strn.co

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DIFFERENT FORMATS

  1. Keynotes
  2. 1 on 1 matchmaking (Conversation Starter)
  3. Co-creation sessions
  4. Demos
  5. Startup innovation pitches
  6. Open podium
  7. Roundtable discussions
  8. Social activities

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DIFFERENT FORMATS

  1. Keynotes
  2. 1 on 1 matchmaking (Conversation Starter)
  3. Co-creation sessions
  4. Demos
  5. Startup innovation pitches
  6. Open podium
  7. Roundtable discussions
  8. Social activities

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5. Startup innovation pitches

  • 2 sessions (1 each day)
  • 6-8 startups / session
  • 5 min presentation / person
  • 5 min Q&A
  • Focus on innovation needs
  • No sales pitches
  • Clear CTA
  • Basis for further conversations

WHAT?

WHY?

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5. Startup innovation pitches

Same thing:

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No need to use slides, but you can for sure!

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Send pdf (or ppt) the latest Sept 18th at 11.30am (CEST) to info@strn.co

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DIFFERENT FORMATS

  1. Keynotes
  2. 1 on 1 matchmaking (Conversation Starter)
  3. Co-creation sessions
  4. Demos
  5. Startup innovation pitches
  6. Open podium 🡪 15min time slot – afternoon day 2
  7. Roundtable discussions
  8. Social activities

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7. Roundtable discussions

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7. Roundtable discussions

  • Seperate meeting room available
  • Speakers can book (send email to info@strn.co in case of interest)
  • Lead person coordinating (STRN facilitating)

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8. Social activities

  • Informal meetup 18th (location tba)
  • Ghent city run + (…)
  • VIP dinner 20th

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VIP dinner

At LOF Restaurant, similar as in 2022.

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AGENDA

  • Why this Summit?
  • Details about the different formats
  • Going through the program
  • Practicalities & next steps
  • Q&A

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SUMMIT PROGRAM

8 – 10 PM

Infomal meetup on Wednesday 18 September for those who already arrived in Ghent. Location TBA.

DAY 0: WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER

DAY 1: THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

8 – 9:15 AM

Registration & Healthy breakfast

Welcome & Opening keynote by Kristof De Mey

9:15 – 9:45 AM

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DAY 2: FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

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DAY 2: FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

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DAY 2: FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

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AGENDA

  • Why this Summit?
  • Details about the different formats
  • Going through the program
  • Practicalities & next steps
  • Q&A

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Travel info

We look forward to welcoming you in our hometown!

Make sure to book your stay in advance. Need some tips? We selected a few hotels near the Summit venue and listed them on strn.co/summit/traveling-to-ghent

On that same page you’ll find more practical info on how to travel to/within Ghent.

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Next steps

  • Kristof sending emails to connect people in co-creation sessions
  • We’ll send the recording to all speakers + inform on all other practicalities
  • Questions about registration: contact me
  • Please inform relevant people, SUMMITREFERRAL20 = 20% discount code