Join the Sport Innovation Community:
Building a Future-Ready Sports Ecosystem
At QUT, we are committed to creating a Sport Innovation Community—a vibrant network of leaders, innovators, and changemakers dedicated to shaping the future of sport in Queensland and beyond. By uniting industry, government, students, and academics, we aim to tackle pressing challenges and unlock bold opportunities in the lead-up to Brisbane 2032.
This community is focused on addressing critical issues such as social disengagement, revenue resilience, and the rise of digital technology, while championing inclusivity and sustainability in sport. Together, we can build a sports ecosystem that embraces innovation, collaboration, and long-term impact.
Why Join the Sport Innovation Community?
• Collaborate Across Sectors: Engage with thought leaders and peers from the sport, education, technology, and government sectors to drive transformative ideas.
• Shape the Brisbane 2032 Legacy: Contribute to a legacy that fosters inclusivity, resilience, and innovation for Queensland’s sports sector.
• Drive Real Change: Be part of initiatives designed to boost fan engagement, strengthen infrastructure, and leverage cutting-edge technologies to prepare for the future of sport.
Whether you’re a corporate leader, an academic, a government representative, or a student passionate about the future of sport, the Sport Innovation Community is your chance to make a meaningful difference.
SportsTech Round Table: Shaping Innovation for Brisbane 2032
In February 2025, QUT Sport and Innovation Central Brisbane hosted a SportsTech Round Table, bringing together industry leaders, academics, and innovators to explore strategies for driving technological advancement in the sports sector ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. Discussions centred on critical topics such as upskilling volunteers, enhancing infrastructure for inclusivity, leveraging data and AI for sports innovation, and fostering sustainability in event management. The collaborative dialogue emphasised the importance of partnerships across sectors to reimagine Australia’s sports ecosystem and create a lasting legacy of innovation, accessibility, and resilience.
For a creative perspective on the event, check out the incredible visual storytelling by Indi Dust, who captured the conversation in an engaging and insightful illustration. Don’t miss this unique take on the key ideas and moments from the roundtable!
Find Indi Dust Here
QUT Sport Innovation ProtoComp: Advancing Sports Tech through Collaboration
The 2024 Sport Innovation ProtoComp concluded with an inspiring showcase of digital prototypes that highlighted the future of sports tech innovation. Spanning months of workshops, a high-energy hackathon, and the intensive ProtoBuild Program, the initiative empowered participants to tackle real-world challenges in the sports sector. Teams from Queensland Rugby Union, Squash Queensland, School of Exercise and Nutrition Science, and Tenpin Bowling Association of Queensland collaborated to design innovative solutions, supported by mentorship from experts in design thinking and engineering. The final showcase on 8 August 2024 marked a significant milestone, unveiling forward-thinking prototypes to industry professionals and paving the way for sustainable growth and deeper collaboration within the sports ecosystem.
Interested in seeing the journey and outcomes of the program? Check out the videos below, which capture the events and creativity that brought these prototypes to life!
Sport Innovation Workshop
Sport Innovation Hackathon
