Event - Digital sciences for sport in the society

The digital revolution is having an impact on the world of sport, whether in terms of practice (amateur or professional), preparation and coaching, broadcasting and communication, and so on. Based on a variety of technologies - such as on-board sensors, connected objects, virtual reality, data analysis and AI, etc. - digital systems are now omnipresent in the world of sport. They are even redefining the relationship between athletes, teams and coaches, and that raises questions. Between ingenious algorithms and the need to regulate change, the perception and reception of these new technical possibilities are both diverse and fascinating.

Students from the Sciences Po Lille and Centrale Lille have looked into these issues and, with the support of the Inria centre at the University of Lille, are organising a morning of conferences on the following topics:

• The limits of equipment-based performance optimisation;
• The introduction of new technologies in training;
• The use of digital technology in injury prevention;
• Respect for athletes' personal data.

Speakers at this event will be:

• Franck Multon, research director, head of the Mimetic project team at the Inria centre at the University of Rennes
• Benoît Delaval, Performance Director at Racing Club Lens
• Achille Boagert, French national team athlete and student at Sciences Po Lille
• Patrick Trabal, Professor of Sociology and Science and Techniques of Physical and Sports Activities at the University of Paris Nanterre and a specialist in doping in sport
• Juliette Sénéchal, professor of private law at the Faculty of Legal, Political and Social Sciences at the University of Lille
• François Ottavi, founder of Myodev, a start-up specialised in health information technology