Webinar to explore AI’s role in sport and health

Maccabi Life Australia invites the community to look into the future through “The Next Play”, a free webinar examining how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming sport, performance and wellbeing.

It will be held on Sunday, November 22 from 7pm via Zoom, and will feature an expert panel discussion followed by a live Q&A session.

How to harness AI onfield and off AI is rapidly changing how we train, make decisions, connect with others and approach everyday life.

But what does that mean in practice, and how can we harness its potential, on and off the field?

The panel will share practical insights and examples relevant to athletes, coaches, sporting organisations, families, and the wider community.

The panellists will also consider the opportunities and challenges that come with the technology.

The discussion will be built around three themes.

Perform Better: how AI is improving sporting performance, training, data analysis, and decision-making.

Connect Better: how AI can support coaching, inclusion, and human connection through sport.

Feel Better: how AI may help build confidence, manage stress, develop resilience, and support overall wellbeing.

The panellists

Luke Jankie is a clinical psychologist, and the current clinical practice lead at the AFL Players Association. He also works in private practice, delivering individual and group psychotherapy for a range of presentations, including anxiety.

Stevie Lillis is a sports scientist with Swimming NSW, specialising in biomechanics, performance analysis and data systems. She has supported Olympic, Paralympic and professional athletes across swimming and many other sports.

Lillis is passionate about using data and technology to help athletes and coaches thrive.

Tony Pucella founded Premier Data in 2017 and is its managing director. The Australian sports technology company specialises in performance analytics, data-driven insights and video analysis.

Pucella is committed to making professional-level insights accessible to athletes, coaches and clubs at every level.

Moderating the conversation is Dave Diamond, an entrepreneur and AI consultant specialising in technology, business and digital innovation.

Diamond is co-founder and director of operations at TEKVA – an Australian non-profit that helps people rebuild financial stability.

He is passionate about making AI practical and accessible.

A webinar for everyone

Whether you are a player, parent, coach, or simply curious about where technology is heading, this webinar promises an engaging and informative conversation.

Participants can submit a question for the panel when they register, and there will also be an opportunity to put questions directly to the experts during the live Q&A session via the comments sidebar.

Registration is essential.

To register for this free webinar, visit tinyurl.com/ta3asc9v