/ About this event
Presented by Sunstone Management × Pepperdine Graziadio Business School Sponsored by TriNet
Los Angeles is preparing for the world stage — and AI is changing how sports are played, experienced, and shared.
Join Sunstone Management × Pepperdine Graziadio Business School during LA Tech Week 2026 for an afternoon exploring the future of Sports AI and the opportunities emerging as Los Angeles builds toward the 2028 Olympic.
From AI-powered athlete performance and data to next-generation fan experiences, smart venues, immersive sports media, and global engagement, our panel will bring together perspectives from technology, business, and the public sector to explore what’s already changing — and what’s coming next.
We’ll also spotlight the next generation of SportsTech builders through our SportsTech Founder Elevator Pitches, featuring five selected startups. Each founder will have three minutes — no deck required — to introduce their company, technology, and vision.
Panel
Moderator: Jennifer Huang — Director of Marketing & Communications, Sunstone Management
Sean Devereaux — Community Engagement Officer, City of Long Beach, Prep of LA28
Valtteri (Val) Salomäki — Co-Founder & CEO, EDGE Sound Research
Jeremy M. Evans — CEO & Managing Attorney, California Sports Lawyer®
Greg Manly — Technology Sales Consultant, TriNet & Investor Relations Manager, Startup Grind
What We’ll Explore
AI-Powered Athlete Performance & Data • Next-Generation Fan & Live Event Experiences • AI-Powered Sports Media & Global Engagement • LA28 as a Catalyst for SportsTech Innovation
Agenda
2:00 PM — Welcome & Opening Remarks 2:20 PM — Welcome from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School 2:30 PM — Panel Discussion + Audience Q&A 3:30 PM — SportsTech Founder Elevator Pitches 3:50 PM — Outdoor Networking + Activities 5:00 PM — Wrap
After the panel and founder pitches, we’re taking networking outside for pickleball and activities, bringing together founders, investors, operators, students, and the broader LA tech community.
Come for the ideas, meet the people building the future of sports, and connect with the LA SportsTech community as we build toward LA28
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
