Wednesday, 25 November 2026
Venue: IPES Main Hall, MOC/IPES Complex, University of Malta, Msida
STRN-SportTech 2026 combines expert perspectives, emerging research, practical demonstrations and dedicated opportunities for collaboration across AI, technology and sport.
08:30-09:00 | Registration & Welcome Coffee
09:00-09:15 | Welcome
Vision of STRN-SportTech
Opening remarks and introduction to the aims of the symposium.
09:15-10:00 | Invited Keynote
Speaker and keynote title to be announced.
10:00-11:00 | Session 1: AI in Sport Performance
Research Spotlights
Short presentations showcasing applications of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies across different sports and aspects of human performance.
11:00-11:30 | Coffee & Technology Viewing
An opportunity to explore selected technologies and continue conversations with presenters and participants.
11:30-12:30 | Session 2: Computer Vision in Sport
Research Spotlights
Applications of computer vision and machine vision for movement analysis, performance assessment, training and other sporting contexts.
12:30-13:15 | Panel Discussion
Where should technology sit in the high performance process?
A conversation bringing together perspectives from a coach, athlete, researcher and sport scientist on the role AI should play in supporting human expertise and decision-making in sport.
13:15-14:15 | Lunch & Student Posters/Demos
Meet students and explore emerging work in AI, technology and sport through posters, prototypes and demonstrations.
14:15-15:00 | SportTech Networking Roundtables
Small-group conversations bringing together researchers and practitioners around themes including athlete performance, coaching, computer vision, wearables and sensors, data analytics, responsible AI, and future research and funding.
The roundtables will explore practical sporting challenges, potential research opportunities and possibilities for future collaboration.
15:00-16:15 | Technology Showcase & Student Innovation Expo
Explore SportTech research, student projects, prototypes and demonstrations, and meet the researchers and students developing them.
16:15-17:00 | Closing & Reception
Closing reflections followed by some refreshments and an opportunity to continue conversations and make new connections.
