# Reading AI summit draws top clubs

> Reading hosts AI summit with PSG and Ajax to showcase football tech progress
- Title: Reading AI summit draws top clubs · BBC Sport | Shortify
- Summary: Reading hosts AI summit with PSG and Ajax to showcase football tech progress Reading's AI program has practical applications across the club, from turf care…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cv62k9k2nwx2o
- Published: 2026-09-25T10:09:03.239+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: reading, ai, psg, ajax, league one, setanta college, football, sports
## PSG visits Reading
Reading's AI head Stuart Fenton says PSG's attendance at the summit shows progress in the club's tech program

> PSG won the Champions League last year, so it's super exciting that we get teams like that coming to Reading
## AI in football
Reading uses AI for recruitment, tactics, and turf management with staff applying it to grass cutting

> I had our ground staff come to me yesterday saying they're now using AI when they're doing the grass cutting
## Not starstruck
Fenton says Reading isn't intimidated by top clubs but wants to share insights on AI in football

> We're not starstruck by these teams, the exciting thing is they're coming to us
## AI culture
Reading's AI program empowers staff to innovate without replacing humans

> It's about creating the culture across the club where people are thinking differently
## Tech partnerships
Reading partners with Setanta College to launch sports technology and AI training program
## Key takeaway

Reading's AI program has practical applications across the club, from turf care to player recruitment