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Our Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
About GSIC SIGs
GSIC Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are programming channels led by members and overseen by the Events & Programs Committee. Each SIG is focused on key Sports Tech sectors and works to grow Georgia’s innovation ecosystem through curated events, collaborations, and initiatives that build visibility and engagement for GSIC across the state and beyond.
Athlete Performance & Safety Innovation
Smarter Performance. Safer Athletes.
This SIG convenes athletes, researchers, and industry leaders to advance innovations in training, performance optimization, injury prevention, recovery, and athlete safety.
The focus is on scalable technologies and best practices that support performance, protection, and long‑term athlete wellbeing across all levels of sport.
Gaming, Esports, and Web3
Expanding the Digital Playing Field
Focused on emerging trends, this team explores innovations in Esports, gaming, and blockchain applications—bridging traditional athletics with new digital frontiers and industry pathways for Georgia youth.
NIL, Sports & The Creator Economy
Empowering Athlete Opportunity
Explores the intersection of Name, Image & Likeness (NIL), personal branding, and the rise of athlete-driven content and commerce.
This SIG supports athletes, institutions, and companies navigating the evolving landscape of monetization, media rights, and creator-led opportunities in the digital age.
Academic: Next Tech & Next Gen
Fueling Innovation Through Research
Explores the intersection of research, emerging technologies, and the future sports innovation workforce.
This SIG engages students, faculty, and researchers to align academic discovery with real-world applications in sports tech, esports, and sustainability.
Youth Sports
Advancing Georgia's Future Athlete Pipeline
Focuses on the foundational layers of Georgia’s sports talent pipeline, from early development and access in youth sports to coaching, equity, and community engagement.
This SIG explores innovations in training, safety, fan cultivation, and youth engagement that strengthen both Georgia’s future athlete talent and its next generation of sports fans.
Workforce & Founders in Sports Tech
Talent & Venture Pathways
Supports the development of Georgia’s Sports Tech workforce—from rising talent and career-changers to innovators launching new ventures.
This SIG also includes athlete transition programming, helping current and retired athletes explore new career paths, entrepreneurship, and leadership roles across the sports innovation landscape.
Fan Experience & Immersive Engagement
Fan & Immersive Engagement
Delivers insights and programming on how technology transforms the fan journey—from AR/VR activations and gamified platforms to loyalty ecosystems and smart stadium touchpoints. This SIG convenes creators and companies pushing the envelope of sports entertainment.
Smart Venues & Sustainable Innovation
Smart & Sustainable Venues
Supports the future of green stadiums, energy efficiency, circular materials, and venue tech infrastructure.
This SIG connects innovation across clean energy, sustainable operations, and smart technologies to power the next generation of sports facilities.
AI, Analytics & Cyber in Sports
Data, AI & Cyber Tech
Unites the disciplines of performance analytics, AI-powered scouting and decision-making, and cybersecurity in connected sports environments.
This SIG explores cutting-edge tools and responsible innovation across data science, predictive modeling, and digital safety in Sports Tech.
Events & Program Committee
Planning GSIC Programs
Oversees GSIC’s programming strategy, ensuring each Special Interest Group (SIG) delivers meaningful, mission-aligned activities that grow Georgia’s Sports Tech ecosystem. This committee coordinates event planning, supports SIG leads with structure and tools, and ensures statewide relevance and cross-sector collaboration.
Marketing
Leads GSIC's Brand Voice
Leads GSIC’s brand voice, promotional campaigns, and strategic visibility. The committee equips each SIG with marketing support for events, outreach, and storytelling, while amplifying GSIC’s impact across digital channels, media, and industry networks.
Inside GSIC
Our committees are where strategy meets execution. From athlete development and NIL, to research, infrastructure, and community outreach—these are the committees that are shaping the future of Georgia’s sports economy.
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