Workshop 5.1: The Starting Point - The Tech Journey to Transform Sport
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Transforming Sport Through Technology
| Wednesday, July 1, 2026 |
| 1:35 PM - 2:10 PM |
Details
Exploring a practical, step-by-step approach to starting a sport transformation journey. It focuses on how technology can support and accelerate progress, enabling better decisions, smoother delivery, and stronger outcomes, without becoming the driver of change. Participants will leave with a clear understanding for where to begin, what to prioritise, and how to use tech as an enabler throughout the process.
Speaker
Paul Collins
Research & Innovation
Australian Sports Commission
The Park - ASC's Investment in Aligning Technology to the Transformation of Sport
Biography
Dr. Paul Collins is the Research and Innovation Officer at the Australian Sports Commission. In this role he is responsible for translating research into products, processes and innovations that enhance Australian Sport – high performance, community and the wider sector. Paul has a history of leading and translating research, leading and co-designing products that have impacted people, companies and won medals. He was the lead on the Factor Hanzo Track a bike that helped win Gold for the Team Pursuit and claimed the world record. He has worked with Quiksilver, Speedo, and Lululemon amongst others driving technical performance apparel for both elite athletes and consumers. Paul holds qualifications in Mechanical Engineering, Business Management, Teaching and a PhD.
Sion de Jong
Co-Founder & CEO
Sports Cloud Australia
The Transformation Journey
Biography
Sion is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sports Cloud Australia and Board Member of Techonomy. Two agencies working across the globe with offices in the Netherlands, Australia, Switzerland and more. Focussing on sports fan & participation growth by leveraging Data, AI, Technology and Digital. Helping sports organisations prepare for the future and become confident strategic powerhouses in their respective fields.