11Apr
Counter-terrorism measures at Wembley
Neil Sharman - Security Manager at Wembley Stadium - shared the stadium’s counter-terrorism measures both on event day and non-event day during the ESSMA Summit in Porto.
Safety & Security
18Feb
Service, safety & security with a focus on stewarding at Feyenoord Rotterdam
Bernard Gerritsma - Safety & Security Manager at Feyenoord Rotterdam - gave insights on Security Management Group, Feyenoord’s own security company, and the stewarding procedures at De Kuip during the ESSMA Summit in Porto.
13Feb
Industry update: more on mobility, fan experience and SLOs
Read more on Eintracht Frankfurt’s disabled fans mobility service, an SLO project supported by UEFA, fan experience at FC Barcelona and more in ESSMA’s weekly industry update.
23Jan
Groupama Arena to host the ESSMA Summit 2020
ESSMA is glad to announce that the sixth edition of the ESSMA Summit will be hosted at Groupama Arena, home of Ferencvárosi TC. After a successful 2019 edition in Porto, we are delighted to invite you to join us in Budapest for the ESSMA Summit 2020.
23Jan
Two days in Porto: a strong delegation at the fifth ESSMA Summit
A crowd of over 375 engaged ESSMA delegates came together to share ideas, learn best practices and network at the fifth annual ESSMA Summit in Porto at Estádio do Dragão. Organised by the European Stadium & Safety Management Association (ESSMA), in partnership with ECA and European Leagues, this must-attend stadium industry event could welcome representatives of clubs, stadiums, leagues, federations amongst others.
14Jan
Collaboration between stewards and police assisted by the integration of an advanced CCTV system at Everton FC
During ESSMA’s Safety & Security Workshop in Copenhagen, David Lewis - Head of Security & Stadium Safety Officer - shared insights with participants on how Everton FC have strengthened the collaboration between stewards and the local police and their advanced CCTV system to improve the overall safety at Goodison Park.
02Jan
How FC København improved safety during away games
During ESSMA’s Safety & Security Workshop in Copenhagen, Leif Bjørn - Security Manager at Telia Parken - explained more about FC København’s away system, used to identify fans during away games.
23Dec
Matchday security at Juventus’ Allianz Stadium – Francesco Gianello, Head of Stadium
During ESSMA’s Safety and Security Workshop in Copenhagen, Francesco Gianello, Head of Allianz Stadium, shared the security and stewarding approach of Juventus.