30Jun
ESSMA SMART Stadiums Workshop - 7 & 8 september 2021
After a long period of digital events, live events are finally on the horizon again. ESSMA will be hosting her first live workshop of 2021 in the PreZero Arena, home of TSG Hoffenheim.
23Jun
ESSMA Report: fans returning to stadiums
Although stadiums are slowly re-opening their stands for fans, stadium routines and processes remain impacted.
17Jun
Non-fungible tokens: the future of sports card collecting?
A new trend in sports card collecting is non-fungible tokens, also known as NFTs. This blockchain application has created a new and digital way of collecting sports cards; but what is it exactly?
11Jun
EURO 2020: best of luck to our hosting members!
Today, EURO 2020 will finally kick-off in Stadio Olimpico in Rome. This edition fo the tournament takes place in 11 cities across 11 countries. Many of those magnificent venues are part of the ESSMA-community and we wish them the best of luck in every organisational aspect!
11Jun
EURO 2020: stadium preparations
Stadiums offer unique challenges for lighting and maintenance, particularly those that are subject to major international competition and broadcasting standards.
09Jun
Industry update: more on sustainability, fan experience and operations
Read more on converting waste into green energy at Johan Cruijff ArenA, electric charging stations at San Mamés, a new business model at Feyenoord and more in ESSMA’s industry update.
08Jun
Five facts to remember about ESSMA Spotlight
From May 31st to June 4nd, ESSMA organized 5 interesting afternoon sessions, filled with top-notch speakers such as MLS, Leicester City FC, The GMA, PSV and many others!
07Jun
Livestream and highlights from the ESSMA Spotlight Technology session
In our fifth and final ESSMA Spotlight session, we were joined by George Vaughan - Head of Technology at Ascot Racecourse - to discuss the technological implementations at the venue