Event to ShowcaseTech Founders and Investors in Advance of Los Angeles Hosting the World Cup and Olympic Games

Today, Plug and Play Tech Center-  the leading global innovation and investment platform, connecting startups, corporations, venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies-  announced their inaugural SportsTech Innovation event taking place 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, this 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.

Event Highlights:

• Keynote Speeches: Hear from industry leaders about the latest trends and innovations in sports technology.

• Panel Discussions: Engage in thought-provoking discussions on the future of sports, fan engagement, and technological advancements. Led by industry professionals, Bob Heere, Justin Kenna, and Kristin Collins. Might add a few of the other big names

• Networking Opportunities: Connect with top-tier professionals from the sports and tech industries.

• Live Demonstrations: Experience firsthand the cutting-edge technologies that are revolutionizing sports and talk to startups changing the game! Tech demonstrations from WSC sports and others.”

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

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 who have become unicorn companies. 

For more information visit Plug and Play.

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About Plug and Play

Plug and Play is the leading innovation platform, connecting startups, corporations, venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we're present in 35+ locations across five continents. We offer corporate innovation programs and help our corporate partners in every stage of their innovation journey, from education to execution. We also organize startup acceleration programs and have built an in-house VC to drive innovation across multiple industries where we've invested in hundreds of successful companies including Dropbox, Guardant Health, Honey, Lending Club, N26, PayPal, and Rappi. For more information, visit https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com