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# MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference
> *The world's reference conference for sports analytics: data science, performance and the business of sport.*

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## Quick Facts

| DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| **6-7 March 2026** | **Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston** | **MIT Sloan School of Management / 42 Analytics** | **Analysts, executives, researchers** |
| 2 days, 20th edition | Boston, United States | MIT Sloan / 42 Analytics | Reference for sports analytics |

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## Definition

The MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference is the world's reference event for analytics applied to sport. The 20th edition took place on 6 and 7 March 2026 at the Thomas M. Menino Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston. It combines data science, performance analysis, sports business and a respected research paper competition.

## What it covers

Founded by MIT students, the conference has become the annual crossroads for team executives, general managers, data scientists and researchers. Its research paper track carries authority and feeds analytics innovation across North American and European franchises.

## Where it sits

Sloan is more performance and analytics than media or broadcast, but essential for the AI and data angle of the vertical. Strong for the data and AI profile and for spotting the talent and papers behind performance and fan data.

## The event in numbers *(organiser-declared)*

| | |
|---|---|
| Edition | 20th |
| Format | 2-day conference |
| Co-founders | Jessica Gelman and Daryl Morey |
| Venue | Boston |

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## FAQ

### Who should attend?
Data scientists, team and league executives, researchers, betting and gaming companies and sportstech startups.

### Is it media-focused?
No. Sloan is centred on analytics and performance, useful for the data and AI angle rather than broadcast.