Global Sports Summit Goes Local: Sydney Campus Students Score Exclusive Access

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Students at the Global Sports Summit 2026 in Sydney and Melbourne attending workshops and live sporting events, gaining insights into sports business and analytics.
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Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is thrilled to confirm that all students enrolling in a degree at its brand-new Sydney campus from January 2026 will receive exclusive, complimentary access to the Global Sports Summit in Sydney and Melbourne.

This opportunity is available to students undertaking the Master of International Sports Business, Master of Sports Analytics, Graduate Certificate in Sports Analytics, and the Combined Master of International Sports Business / Master of Sports Analytics.

Running from Monday 19 January to Sunday 25 January 2026, the GIS Australia Summit offers a week-long, immersive experience in the business and management of sport across Australia.

Students will gain access to the GIS Sports Conference at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Sydney’s Allianz Stadium, featuring tailored talks, interactive workshops, networking sessions, and exclusive behind-the-scenes tours designed specifically for the Australian sports industry.

The summit also includes tickets to major sporting fixtures, such as the National Basketball League, A-Leagues football, and the Australian Open tennis, offering students a unique opportunity to combine academic learning with live sport experiences. Students from GIS campuses around the world will gather in Australia’s two largest cities, further enhancing the networking and cultural experience.

While summit access is complimentary, students will be responsible for accommodation, travel, and personal expenses. Exact dates and inclusions will be confirmed in the coming weeks.

GIS Australia’s global sport summits have previously featured C-Suite and GM-level executives from football, rugby league, rugby union, AFL, cricket, F1, and tennis, alongside senior coaches including the Matildas head coach. Sessions span business, marketing, media, analytics, and coaching, giving students real-world insights into the global sports industry.

This initiative underlines GIS’ commitment to providing students with hands-on exposure and industry connections, equipping them with the tools to thrive in the competitive world of sports business.

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New ‘Unifiltered’ Episode with Paul Klisaris and Oscar Yildiz

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The ‘Unfiltered’ podcast by Soccerscene promises honest, thought-provoking conversations about football culture, identity and the stories fans don’t usually hear in mainstream coverage.

In the latest episode, Mihaila Kilibarda sits down with passionate councillors Paul Klisaris and Oscar Yildiz to debate the role of policy in shaping infrastructure, career opportunities and on-field success in the Australian football landscape.

From exposing flaws in policy making, to critiquing the A-League, Paul and Oscar discuss the future trajectory of football in Australia. With strong views on the disconnect between decision-makers and grassroots communities, this is an unfiltered look at the issues holding the sport back—and the urgent need for change.

“Bring back Preston, bring back South Melbourne, bring back that culture into the game. There was nothing wrong with that. Bring it back. Regulate it better, police it better, like they have in Europe. There is rivalry and that’s healthy!” says Paul Klisaris in this episode.

Oscar Yildiz agreed that “We might need to throw a bomb. There is no incentive for clubs to aspire to. You know, you can finish last and still stay in the league. They need to have people from state, from federal, people, again, who know the game, who genuinely know the game. And, it means understanding the politics around the game.”

Listeners can expect Unfiltered to go beyond match reports and transfers. Each episode will dive into the ideas, people and cultural forces that make football one of the world’s most compelling sports. Episode 2 is available now, hoping to challenge, entertain and inspire.

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With Unfiltered, Soccerscene is giving fans a space to think, feel and debate about the game they love. Further, it is encouraging conversations that are as engaging as the football itself.

Stay tuned for future episodes, featuring more voices shaping the beautiful game.

Como 1907 and Connectome unite to enhance cognitive analysis

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Last month, the Lombardy-based club announced the start of a new partnership with Connectome, a neurotechnology company now looking to apply their work to Serie A’s most exciting project.

Cognitive and physical performance

Through this innovative alliance at the heart of a rapidly rising football project, players will benefit from enhanced study and understanding of their own cognitive performance.

Repeated brain measurements will allow staff to analyse how players respond to different playing scenarios – from the training pitch to matchday.

“We already measure the physical and tactical aspects of performance at a very high level,” explained Como 1907 CTO, Mo Dabbah, via Connectome’s official website.

“The real opportunity now is in better understanding cognitive load and decision-making over time.”

Furthermore, Dabbah continued to highlight that cognitive analysis is essential to achieving high levels of performance in sport.

“Brain health isn’t a ‘nice to have’, it’s fundamental to how players develop, adapt, and perform and it’s an area we’re excited to explore more deeply.”

 

Transferring data to development

Connectome’s work helps athletes and organisations competing at high levels of sport, ensuring recovery, duty of care and preparation are all at the forefront of operations.

Moreover, through a longitudinal approach to collecting data, Connectome strives to create unique, individual profiles for each athlete. Thus, changes or variations are judged against each individual’s baseline, not group averages or one-off tests.

But beyond the technological innovation, is the genuine intent and vision to maximise player performance at Como 1907.

Como 1907 is a club leading by example not just in Italy, but across Europe for unique business models, commercial growth and strategic partnerships. An alliance with Connectome is yet more proof that the club thinks not just about the 90 minutes on the pitch, but the hours spent on long-term player recovery and development.

Both parties align perfectly in values and vision. Player wellbeing, team growth, and technological advancement are the foundations of this partnership.

Como 1907 is a club pushing the future into today’s football landscape, making Connectome a natural partner to bring that vision to life.

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