WHAT IS ONDECK?
In just a matter of decades, technology has fundamentally changed how we analyze, follow and enjoy the sports we all love.
Founded in 2013, the On Deck Sports and Technology Conference is an annual event series designed to shine a spotlight on new and emerging technology that is transforming the ways that we follow, enjoy, analyze and understand sports. A full-day of programming at the 2014 On Deck Conference will seek to identify the key trends and technologies -- emerging from both industry incumbents as well as emerging startup companies – that will reshape the sports industry in the years ahead.
The 2014 On Deck Conference will provide a forum for an expected audience of over 400 sports industry executives, sports tech startups and fans alike to discuss the key ideas and innovations in technology that will fundamentally improve the sports fan experience moving forward. It will also provide a platform to surface promising new technologies and startups that will transform the sports industry in the years to come.
ON THE AGENDA AT ON DECK
We’ve designed the program for On Deck to be highly relevant to both the sports industry and sports startup communities, with a distinct topical focus on technological innovation that is enhancing the sports fan experience.
Keynotes from industry leaders in
sports and technology
Engaging panels on emerging trends
in sports technology
Rapid Fire Innovation talks from
top sports technologists
Spotlight product demos from
leading sports technology companies
2nd Annual On Deck Conference
Sports Tech Startup Pitch Contest
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Anyone who is interested in sports, sports business, technology and how technology is augmenting the sports fan experience! But in particular...
These innovators are actively working at the bleeding edge of innovation in the sports industry -- either as partners of
teams, leagues and properties, or as competitors going head-to-head with industry stalwarts.
On Deck will provide a platform for these innovators to socialize their products and ideas amongst counterparts in the sports industry, as well as to glean new insights that will help spur improvement in their own products and services.
From all backgrounds -- including those from teams, leagues, agencies, venues, media companies, and brands. Technology has rapidly and massively altered sports business in a myriad of ways, and it will continue to do so in the future.
On Deck will offer a fascinating sneak peek into the latest trends in sports technology innovation. It will also serve as a forum for industry members to interface with sports tech entrepreneurs seeking to bring new products to market.
CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS
On Deck is organized and presented by the team from SeatGeek,
the web's largest live event ticket search engine.
Will Flaherty 
Russ D'Souza 
Nihar Singhal
Ben Kind
Matt Clunan