Technical Talks
You belong here. Submit your proposal to speak at Women in Sports Data by July 1.
About
Women in Sports Data is attended by a diverse audience—both in identity and professional experience—of researchers, analysts, scientists, engineers, and data communicators. We are thrilled to share another opportunity to grow and learn from each other through our technical talk track.
We are considering presentation proposals across the technical spectrum of sports data. Specific topic areas of focus may include, but are not limited to, player evaluation, player development, in-game strategy, and injury prevention. Some potential formats might be a presentation on a novel form of analysis, sharing your professional experience, a case study, or a tutorial.
Talk slots are 25 minutes long with no Q&A after. Please submit your 500 word talk abstract by Monday, July 1. Accepted proposals will be notified by Monday, July 15.
Eligibility
The purpose of this event is to promote gender diversity in sports analytics by offering a platform for underrepresented individuals in sports data.
You MUST be a woman (cis or trans) or non-binary for your abstract to be considered.
Please email us (info@womeninsportsdata.org) if you have questions about your eligibility.
Abstract Guidelines
Checklist for Proposal Writers
Focus 1. Currency, Importance, and Relevance of Topic to the Field and Audience
Does your proposal specifically highlight the (1) currency, (2) importance, and (3) relevance of your session? You should be able to answer the "so what?" question about your session.
- What makes your session different and worthwhile?
- Why is your session important?
- Why would attendees want to attend your session?
- How is it relevant to the field of sports data?
Focus 2.Research, Theory, and Practices Basis
Does the rationale of your proposal explicitly reference relevant research, theory, and/or practices?
- In what ways is your session connected to the existing current practices, issues, or literature?
- Have you shown that your session is unique or a new application?
- Does it achieve one of the following: indicate a gap, challenge a broadly held assumption, raise a question, or extend current knowledge and practice?
Focus 3. Description of Session Content and Plan
Does your proposal indicate a coherent discription of the session content and plan? Be sure to give specific details about your session. In other words, there should be a clear link between what you plan to say and how you plan to support it to achieve your session objectives.
For research-oriented sessions:
- Did you present a clear description of your research design (e.g., research questions, participants, data collection, and analysis procedures)?
- Is there a close link between your research design and your research questions?
- Did you clearly indicate the overall findings of your research?
- Did you outline the different sections of your session—and how they are sequenced?
For conceptually-oriented sessions:
- Did you present an argument that synthesizes existing practice, theory, and/or research?
- Did you present an interpretation of a theoretical perspective, claim, or idea?
- Did you outline the different sections of your session—and how they are sequenced?
Focus 4. Outcomes and Implications
Did you clearly identify the objectives and outcomes for participants? Your proposal should state objectives and outcomes for your target audience.
- What practical applications or implications does it provide for the potential audience?
- Did you specify what you hope the audience will take away from your session?