Sports Tech Research Network (STRN)

Looking 🔙 on 2024, it might not come as a surprise to you that our Summit event took the crown as the achievement we’re most proud of. 👑 🙅 But don’t just believe our word for it! Susie Reiner, PhD, CSCS, EP-C sums up really well why we benefit from such an event and why it is needed now more than ever. 💬 ✅ One thing is certain, we’ve got our nr. 1 New Year’s resolution sorted: we’ll keep working to bring Academia, Industry, & Sports together with the common goal to create, bring to market & implement the most trustworthy and effective sports tech solutions based on science. 👊 🎆

𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲! Our latest resource is here—designed to maximize the impact of the Sports Tech Quality Framework in real-world settings. Here's what you can expect: 📊 Infographics for all 23 features to simplify evaluation and implementation. 📚 Case studies showcasing successful industry applications. 📋 Operational guidelines for integrating the framework into your organization. 🛠️ Next steps for advancing sports tech quality—and how you can get involved! Download the white paper for free through our website: https://lnkd.in/exPP5pgR

Let's connect! 👋 We didn't have to tell you twice. 😅 No less than 246 meetings took place during the #STRNsummit2024, accounting for 4300 minutes of 1-on-1 networking. Nice! 🙌 As usual, we used the ConversationStarter.net tool to facilitate these meetings. What did you think of the tool? Let us know in the comments 💬 And now it's up to you: don't forget to maintain your newfound connections! 🤝

Here are some snippets from last week's #STRNsummit2024 to look back on 📸 A question for all present: now that everything has settled down a bit, which presentation, pitch or discussion has stuck with you the most? 🤔💡 Please let us know in the comments! 👇 Soon you'll be able to read a recap in our blog. 📝 Subscribe to our newsletter if you wan't to hear about it first: https://loom.ly/E6_Ets0 👏 One last standing ovation for you! 👏

Catch a glimpse of the outstanding atmosphere at the #STRNsummit2024 in our aftermovie! 🎥🌟 2 days summed up in 2 minutes: enjoy! 🍿 👏 Special thanks to Wim Derave, Susie Reiner, PhD, CSCS, EP-C, David Lipman, Pedro Tiago Esteves, Inge Everaert, and Erik Mannens, Prof. PhD. MEng. MSc. for your presence and your kind words 🙏 

So... How to sum up last Thursday & Friday? 🤯 🔹 We want to start off by thanking you all for being there, for your input, your openness, critical questions and problem-solving mindset! We went home fully charged with new ideas and actions, and we hope you did too. 💡💥 🔸 The need to bring research, the tech industry & sports/health together to collaborate is more relevant than ever, and we hope that with the Summit we've done just that. 🤝 🔹 First we’ll take some time to collect our thoughts and formulate the key conclusions from the 2 Summit days. 🗒️ ✍️ But we'll be back, that's for sure! So how about #STRNsummit2026? 👀

🤩 Good news: we are completely SOLD OUT! 🙃 Bad news: we are completely sold out... Who is counting down with us? Only 3 more days! 💥 #STRNSummit2024

We’re excited to attend the upcoming Sports Tech Research Network (STRN) summit in Belgium! Rimkus Special Consultant Jessica Zendler, Ph.D., and Associate Consultant Rachel Hybart, Ph.D., will be in attendance. Dr. Zendler will be speaking as part of two panels at the summit: “Co-creation session 1: Priorities for future research & innovation on player health and wellbeing” and “Co-creation session 8: Priorities for advancing health and performance in basketball.” Dr. Zendler has also collaborated with other #STRN members to publish a white paper establishing an international consensus framework for evaluating the value, usability, and quality of sports technology. Learn more about their work in this Q&A with Dr. Zendler: https://bit.ly/3ThQWZ0 The STRN Summit is in Ghent, Belgium, and runs from September 18th through the 20th. More information about the event can be found here: https://bit.ly/3XhZGPI #SportsTechnology #sports #SportsTech #SportsIndustry #SportsScience #technology #research #health #WomenInScience

Are you going to the #STRNSummit2024? As of today, you can start planning meetings with Conversation Starter! 💬🗓️ Using ConversationStarter.net, that's as easy as 1, 2, 3. Scroll through the carousel to go through the steps 👇 And that's it! Easy and convenient, the perfect way to get the most out of your visit! 😌 Not registered yet for the Summit? There are a few spots left, so get your ticket now and start networking: https://loom.ly/kytxglU

90% of the #STRNSummit2024 tickets are sold! 🤩💥 So run, don't walk if you haven't bought yours yet! 🏃♂️ ⏳ Get them now: https://lnkd.in/ewkQ4Uw3