Planet Sport Sponsors Innovative Sports Data Event

Planet Sport were attendees and proud sponsors of Digital Sport North's recent sports data deep dive event.

Planet Sport, a leading provider of sports content and data, was delighted to sponsor of the latest Digital Sport North event that took place on yesterday at Flutter Entertainment’s offices in Leeds. 

The fascinating event brought together some of the brightest minds in sports technology, data and digital innovation, and provided a platform for networking and knowledge-sharing in this exciting industry. As a company that is passionate about sports data and technology, Planet Sport was eager to support the event and it didn’t disappoint. 

A fantastic lineup of speakers included Simon Banoub from StatsBomb, Kevin Larroyer from Catapult, Phil Tordoff of VentureAxis, Zandra Moore of Panintelligence, data visualisation guru Andy Kirk and Simon Edgar from Hudl.  These experts unpacked a whole range of sports data topics and a light was shone on Leeds’ fundamental role in the global sports data industry.

Paddy Mallam, Head of Sports Data at Planet Sport, an eager participant said: 

"It was a great pleasure to attend Digital Sport North and to be able to network with so many talented individuals in the sports technology space. The quality of the speakers and the diversity of topics covered made for a truly engaging and informative afternoon.”

At Planet Sport, we understand the importance of events like Digital Sport North, which provide a forum for industry professionals to connect, learn, and collaborate. As the sports industry continues to evolve and embrace new technologies, we see it as essential for companies like ours to stay ahead of the curve and to remain at the forefront of innovation, learning from these sessions.

"I was genuinely excited to gain insight into the most recent developments in the wearable tech sphere, as well as the rich sports data business pedigree surrounding Leeds," added Mallam.

Our sponsorship of Digital Sport North is just one example of our commitment to supporting and promoting the sports technology industry. We believe that by working together and sharing our expertise, we can drive innovation and create new opportunities for growth and success.

In addition to sponsoring events like Digital Sport North, Planet Sport also provides a range of sports data and content solutions to help businesses and organisations succeed in this dynamic and competitive industry. From live scores and statistics to expert analysis and insights, we offer a comprehensive suite of services that can help businesses achieve their goals.