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Registration & Welcome Coffee / Women Breakfast
Oct. 07
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From Athletes to Innovators: Building Better Pathways for Women in Sports Tech
Oct. 07
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Welcome
Peggy TngOct. 07
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Institutional Welcome
Paula LlobetOct. 07
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Unleashing the Power of AI in Sports
Sebastián LancestremereOct. 07
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Building FIFA World Cup 2026: Innovation at Global Scale
Sameer PatelOct. 07
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Technology Across the Football Ecosystem
Jose SaezOct. 07
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Motorsport at Full Speed: Sustainability, Real-Time Data and Digital Innovation
Paul JeauffreauOct. 07
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From Data to Decisions: A Player Analytics Case Study
Lori SilversteinOct. 07
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Startup Showcase - FBASE.Tv
Iñaki FernandezOct. 07
Event GSIC Summit Valencia 2026
starts on
Oct 7, 2026, 8:30:00 AM
(Europe/Madrid)
Smarter AI on the World's Biggest Pitch
10/7/26, 10:45 AM
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10/7/26, 10:45 AM
(Europe/Madrid)
Speakers
Santiago Manso
Sport Vertical Director
at
Lenovo
Santiago Manso is the Director of the Sports Vertical at Lenovo, where he leads the development of technology-driven solutions and strategic initiatives for sports organizations worldwide. With more than 25 years of experience in IT services, technology architecture, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, he has built an extensive career supporting some of the world's most complex and high-profile sporting events. His experience includes participation in seven Olympic Games, the Asian Games, and the Pan American Games, and he is now focused on helping advance innovation across major global sports properties, including FIFA and Formula 1. Throughout his career, he has held leadership positions at organizations such as Atos and DXC Technology, combining deep technical expertise with strategic vision to drive business transformation and operational excellence in the sports industry.
This session will examine how AI-powered technologies are helping sports organizations enhance performance, streamline operations and deliver more personalized fan experiences. From data-driven decision-making to scalable digital infrastructure, the conversation will showcase how AI is becoming a game-changer across the football ecosystem.