CTN 2026 Sport Summit, Lausanne
INNOVATION FOR INCLUSION: The Future of Technology and Sustainability in Sport
April 27, 2026
Event Time: 17:00 - 21:30
About This Summit:
Sport is moving fast, and the choices we make about technology in sport will shape who gets included, what gets measured, and how sport remains relevant in a changing world.
The CTN Summit in Lausanne brings together sport professionals, students, and industry experts for an evening of conversation, learning, and connection. We will focus on what the future of technology and innovation looks like in sport and how innovation can be used to build a more inclusive and environmentally sustainable sporting future.
Taking place in Lausanne, Switzerland, this accessible, community-driven summit is designed to ensure everyone has a voice in shaping the future of sport.
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KEYNOTE
The Future of Sport — Innovation with Purpose
Our keynote will explore how technology is reshaping sport today, and what this means for inclusion, sustainability, and long-term relevance.
This session will explore:
Key trends in technology and innovation in sport
How sport is already adapting to new digital tools and systems
Why inclusion and environmental sustainability are critical to sport’s future
The opportunities and risks of adopting technology without a clear purpose
PANEL 1
Tech for Inclusion: How innovation can open sport up
We will explore how innovation can help reduce barriers to participation and engagement in sport, and how technology is shaping who gets seen, heard, and included.
The discussion will cover:
Inclusive content creation and digital storytelling, including the role of AI
Using technology to make sport more accessible and easier to understand for new and younger audiences
Digital inclusion and access for girls, athletes with disabilities, and under-represented communities
The responsibility sport organisations hold when designing and deploying new technologies
The conversation centres on real examples, current practice, and lessons learned, rather than theory alone.
PANEL 2
Technology and environmental sustainability in sport
We will explore how sport organisations are using digital tools and innovation to measure, manage, and reduce environmental impact.
The discussion will cover:
Environmental impact measurement and the challenges of data collection
How technology can support more sustainable event operations and logistics
Using data and digital systems to inform decision-making and long-term planning
The role of innovation in building resilient and future-ready sport organisations
The focus is on practical insight. What is already being tested, what’s working, and where sport still has work to do.
APÉRO
The summit closes with informal networking, giving space to:
Continue the conversations started during the keynote and panels
Connect with sport professionals, students, and industry peers based in Lausanne
Share perspectives, questions, and ideas across roles and experience levels
Community is one of our core beliefs, because change in sport happens through connection as much as content.
Why attend the CTN Summit?
Technology is already transforming how sport is played, governed, experienced, and measured. But innovation alone does not guarantee progress.
This sport innovation summit explores important questions facing the industry:
What are the current trends in technology in sport?
How can technology be used to reduce barriers to sport?
How inclusion can stay central when innovation moves fast?
How can digital tools support environmental sustainability in sport?
We prioritise shared learning, diverse perspectives, and open discussion.
Who are our Summits for?
We aim to be an accessible summit, built with community in mind
Too often, industry conversations happen behind high price points and closed doors. CTN was created to challenge that. Our summits are open to anyone interested in changing the narrative in sport, technology, inclusion and sustainability.
This summit reflects the international sport community who are diverse, curious, and ready to shape what comes next.
OUR PARTNERS
CTN is a not-for-profit association, and our aim is to ensure all our events are accessible by keeping entry prices low. This would not be possible without our partners, so we wish to thank them for their ongoing support in making Changing the Narrative in Sport possible.
CTN EDUCATION PARTNER
AISTS is the official CTN Education Partner for our Summits hosted in Switzerland. The mission of the International Academy of Sport Science and Technology (AISTS) is to bring a positive contribution to the management of sport through post-graduate and executive education, as well as applied research, consulting and services by developing, integrating and delivering multidisciplinary knowledge from human sciences, life sciences and engineering sciences.
LET’S EXPLORE A PARTNERSHIP!
If your organisation is interested in supporting the CTN Summit on Innovation for Inclusion, we’d love to hear from you.
