DAX INSIGHTS: Will Edmondson, SVP Analytics and Operations, MLB

Hosted by the Data Science Institute at Columbia University
About this Event

Growing Baseball’s Business With AI
Industry Speaker: Will Edmondson, SVP Analytics and Operations, Major League Baseball (MLB)
Faculty Speaker: Mark Broadie, Carson Family Professor of Business, Decision, Risk, and Operations Division, Columbia Business School

The DAX INSIGHTS Series is a monthly forum that brings together leading voices from across a broad spectrum of industries to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of AI. Each session features an industry expert with deep domain expertise who is actively applying AI within their field. At the conclusion of the featured talk, the speaker is joined by a Columbia University researcher in a dynamic, moderated dialogue that bridges cutting-edge research with real-world application—and looks ahead to what’s just over the horizon.

Note: Space is limited. Once the space is filled we will maintain a waitlist. If you are unable to attend, please let us know so someone from the waitlist may be able to join. Cancellation email: [email protected]

Registration Deadline: The Columbia Morningside campus is open to the Columbia community. If you do not have an active CUID, the deadline to register is at 3:00 PM the day before the event. External guests will receive a QR code by email to enter campus. Thank you for understanding!

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Agenda

4:00 PM: Doors Open for Networking (30 min)
4:30 PM: Program Begins: Growing Baseball’s Business With AI (30 min)

• Introductions: , Chief of Strategic Alliances, Data Science Institute, Columbia University
• Industry Speaker: , SVP Analytics and Operations, Major League Baseball (MLB)

5:00 PM: Moderated Discussion with Columbia faculty (30 min)

• Faculty Speaker: , Carson Family Professor of Business, Decision, Risk, and Operations Division, Columbia Business School

5:30 PM: Networking Reception (60 min)

6:30 PM: Event Ends

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Campus Access

For External (non-UNI) Guests - Columbia QR Code: Before your visit, you will receive an email from "[email protected]" with your QR code for campus access. Please plan to show this QR code and a government issued ID at the Wien Courtyard gate.

Event Location: Faculty House, Skyline Dining Room and Terrace, Columbia University (4th Floor)

Getting to the Building: The building entrance is located on W 116th Street between Amsterdam Avenue and Morningside Drive in the Wien Courtyard. Please see a helpful map with directions.

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Speaker Bio

Will Edmondson is Senior Vice President, Business Analytics & Operations at Major League Baseball. He oversees MLB’s analytics and fan research teams and projects to grow baseball’s fanbase and revenue. Prior to his current role, Will held a variety of digital strategy and analytics jobs at MLB Advanced Media and BAMTECH Media (acquired by Disney).

Agenda

🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Doors Open for Networking
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Program Begins: Growing Baseball’s Business With AI
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Moderated Discussion with Columbia Faculty
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Networking Reception
🕑: 06:30 PM
Event Ends