HBCU Sports & Tech Innovation Summit
Schedule
Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Johnson C. Smith University | Charlotte, NC
About this Event
The sports industry is no longer driven by instinct alone — it’s powered by data, AI, analytics, and performance technology.
The HBCU Sports & Tech Innovation Summit brings together students from:
• Johnson C. Smith University
• Tennessee State University
• Howard University
For a two-day, hands-on experience exploring how data is reshaping:
✔ Athletic performance
✔ Fan engagement
✔ NIL & athlete data ownership
✔ Sports media & information
✔ AI-driven decision making
If you’re interested in sports, tech, analytics, AI, business, or entrepreneurship — this event is built for you.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Live Sports Analytics Workshop (hands-on data training)
- Wearables & Performance Tech Demonstrations
- AI, NIL & Athlete Data Ownership Session
- Sports Tech & Entrepreneurship Panel
- Resume Reviews & Career Lounge
- Inter-School Data Visualization Challenge
- Evening “Tech & Tactics” Networking Mixer
This is not a passive conference.
It’s an interactive career accelerator.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Student-athletes
- Sports management majors
- Data science & analytics students
- Computer science majors
- Exercise science & kinesiology students
- Journalism & sports information students
- Faculty & athletic staff
- Industry professionals
DAY 1: Sports Performance
Continental Breakfast & Check-In
Opening Keynote: How Data Is Rewriting the Game
Sports Analytics 101 (Hands-On Workshop)
Lunch & Learn: Inside the Analytics Room
Wearables & Performance Technology
Career Lounge & Resume Reviews
Tech & Tactics Networking Mixer
DAY 2: Data & Dollars
Data Visualization Challenge Work Time
Info: DATA VISUALIZATION CHALLENGE -
Students will compete in teams to build dashboards using real-world sports data.
Winning team receives:
• Recognition on stage
• Sponsored prize
• Resume spotlight
• Feature in post-event recap
Sports Tech Startups & Entrepreneurship Panel
AI, NIL & Athlete Data Ownership
Student Pitch Showcase & Awards
Where is it happening?
Johnson C. Smith University, 100 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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