Tuesday night's SBA: Tech awards ceremony kept a lively audience engaged during the presentation of eight awards (and a ninth award starting in 2025). SBJ Sports Technology Managing Director Dan Kaufman He served as host for the night, playing guessing games with attendees and interweaving dad jokes written by him or ChatGPT throughout the night. The joke elicited a mix of groans and laughter. Conveniently, and suspiciously, Kaufman says, it was all written by his AI.
The loudest cheers responded david lehanskywas named Technology Executive of the Year, with a strong NHL contingent supporting the company's EVP/Business Development and Innovation. Mr. Lehansky's acceptance speech immediately placed honor and success at the feet of his staff and colleagues.
The story that made me laugh the most was the one about OnePlan. paul foster Received the Venue Operations Technology of the Year award. He joked that he was happy to be a British guy there, like when Ricky Gervais hosted the Golden Globes, but he wasn't offensive.
john beyer, Evolv Technology's vice president of sports cut short his acceptance speech after Evolv Express won the Best in Fan Experience Technology award, but then gave another award for Best in Sports Technology honors. I was in the fortunate position of having to provide the following. He expressed his gratitude to be part of a sports technology community that continues to push each other forward.
Among them, a new award was announced by SBJ Tech's presenting partner, Next League. Starting in 2025, SBA:Tech will create her ninth award called the “Next in Sports Tech: Rising Female Tech Leader award.” This award is given to women in technical positions in sports-focused organizations. This is one of Next League's three women-focused initiatives, including a $10,000 donation to the Women's Sports Foundation and a $100,000 donation as part of an extended relationship with the LPGA Foundation. also shared.
Becky CivelloNext League's COO announced the new awards near the end of the night, saying, “We look forward to together recognizing and celebrating these rising female stars during Tech Week, starting next year and for years to come.” “I am doing so.”
SBJ also invited to the stage to recognize the 10 most innovative sports tech companies of 2023: Genius Sports, Infinite Athlete, Kitman Labs, OnePlan, Peak AI, Pramana Labs, Springbok Analytics, Supponor, Videocites, and WSC Sports. did. Commemorative photo session.
NHL's David Lehansky wins Sports Tech Executive of the Year Award
Evolv's John Baier celebrates winning Best in Fan Experience Technology and Best in Technology
10 Most Innovative Sports Technology Companies of 2023 Recognized on Stage at SBA: Tech
