90.1FM WABE (NPR) — Georgia wants to position itself at the forefront of the growing world of sports technology.

The Georgia Sports Innovation Coalition hosted its inaugural GENEXSIS summit. The conference seeks to promote sports innovation while building more avenues for young people to enter the industry.

Over a hundred people fill the Tech Square Atlanta’s Clubhouse. The summit brought together invited athletes, researchers and leaders from organizations such as the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and Syracuse University. “Georgia Tech is proud to provide this venue,” said Jud Ready, the executive director for the Space Research Institute at Tech.

“We’re trying to establish multiple different things. First are research programs, second are academic classes, third are collaborations with corporations and industry, as well as the state government,” said Ready.

From fan experiences to in-game communications, attendees heard from industry leaders about how technology is transforming sports and entertainment. [MORE]