Competitions
Bringing together the leading figures in sports analytics, business and technology.
Startup Competition & Trade Show
Startup Competition & Trade Show
The SSAC Startup Competition & Trade Show showcases innovation in sports-related technologies, products, and services. Selected companies will pitch to esteemed industry experts, potential customers, business partners, and investors.
Research Paper Competition
The Sloan Sports Analytics Conference showcases cutting-edge research that is frequently featured in top media outlets throughout the world and has even changed the way sports are analyzed. The Research Paper Competition is an ideal way to build your reputation within the field of sports analytics.
Hackathon
Presented by Wasserman Foundation
The annual SSAC Hackathon brings together innovative and analytical minds to create groundbreaking solutions in the sports industry. Participants are given a brief and data set, then present their work to a panel of distinguished judges, with finalists presenting during the Conference. The event is open to everyone, working professionals and students alike!
First Pitch Case Competition
Presented by Tepper Sports and Entertainment & Kraft Analytics Group (KAGR)
The case competition is designed to provide all students with a fun, dynamic, and competitive learning experience to gain exposure to sports business issues. Teams submit a written presentation with their solution to the case question, and three finalists present to a panel of esteemed sports industry professionals during the Conference.