Beyond the Live Event: AI-Powered Fan Engagement for Sports

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Beyond the Live Event: AI-Powered Fan Engagement for Sports

12 Sept 2026
Future Tech Stage
IBC Future Tech

Live rights remain central to the value of sports media, but audiences increasingly expect more than simply watching the match. They want personalised experiences, faster access to highlights, richer context, and year-round engagement across every screen and platform. This session explores how AI is helping sports organisations, broadcasters, and technology partners extend the value of live sport before, during, and after the event. Drawing on practical examples from live production and fan engagement, the conversation will examine how data, automation, and AI agents can support faster content workflows, more relevant audience experiences, and new commercial opportunities - while keeping reliability, trust, and human oversight at the centre.

Moderator
Simon Crownshaw, Worldwide Media & Entertainment Strategy Director - Microsoft
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