Call For Papers
Call For Papers
The UCD Smurfit School of Business Sports Analytics Conference invites submissions on a diverse range of topics related to sports analytics, science, and management.
Tracks
Data-Driven Insights: Advanced statistics, machine learning, and data visualisation in sports.
Sports Analytics in Practice: Applying data-driven decision-making in coaching, front office operations, and sponsorship management.
Sports Analytics and Performance: Wearable technology, biomechanics, and sensor data to improve athletic performance.
Sports Analytics and Society: Social implications of advanced analytics in sports, including fairness, inequality, and ethics.
Emerging Trends and Innovations: Blockchain, AR/VR, AI, and machine learning applications in sports.
Important Dates
Submission deadline for Presentations & Posters: Mon 07th July 2025
Notification of acceptance: Ongoing
Registration deadline and final presentation submission: Mon 07th July 2025
Please note registation is capped at 70 people, early registration is advised.
Submission Guidelines
UCD SSAC invites submissions on a diverse range of topics related to sports analytics, science, and management. We accept two types of submissions: Presentations and Posters. All submitted contributions will be peer reviewed by the program committee.
Presentations (Research Paper)
Format: Research Paper, Double-spaced, 1-inch margins, Arial or Calibri font, size 12.
Length: Maximum 4 pages, including abstract, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion.
Content: Original, published or not yet submitted work.
Posters (500-word abstract)
Format:
Length: Maximum 500 words summary of the poster's content, including the topic, methods, data sources, key findings and implications.
Content: Recent results and ongoing research.
Alternatively, full completed posters may be submitted.
We are particularly interested in receiving submissions from emerging researchers, masters and doctoral students, who are working on projects in sports analytics. This is an excellent opportunity to share your work, receive feedback, and connect with others in the field.
Submissions
All submissions should be made using the form below.