International John McCarthy AI Summer School: AI for Sport


Sport is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by technological advancements with data at its core. For professional athletes, data analytics offer critical insights that can significantly enhance performance metrics. For fitness enthusiasts, data provides a systematic approach to monitor progress and achieve personal fitness objectives. For spectators, data enriches the understanding of live action, whether in the stadium, on the field, or on the screen.

This year’s summer school will deep dive into the area of AI for Sport with both core and applied research tracks. With an international lineup of speakers over two half days, this will be an unmissable event, including keynotes and panel discussions along with networking opportunities.

The premise is both straightforward and compelling: enhanced knowledge leads to improved performance and enjoyment. The sophisticated tools and data analytics that enable the attainment of personal bests are now widely accessible, benefiting not only elite sportspeople but also the general public.

Partners include the RDI hub, Microsoft Ireland, Munster Technological University, the SFI ADAPT Centre for AI Driven Digital Content Technology, AI Ireland, and new partners Red Chair Recruitment and Skillnet Innovation Exchange who will jointly host a hybrid Artificial Intelligence Summer School event on the 12th and 13th of September 2023.

The core research elements of this summer school will appeal to professors, post docs, PhD students, researchers and graduate students in the fields of AI, Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing. The applied elements have a broader appeal and are accessible to anyone with an interest in Artificial intelligence and the various way it can be deployed.