HBCU Sports & Tech Innovation Summit

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm UTC-04:00

Johnson C. Smith University | Charlotte

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HBCU Sports & Tech Innovation Summit
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A 2-day immersive experience connecting HBCU students to careers in sports analytics, performance technology, and sports entrepreneurship
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
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Johnson C. Smith University, 100 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, United States

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