News - ESSMA

Defining matchday operations by Marc Schmidgall, ECA

The 4th edition of the ESSMA Summit took place 16 and 17 January 2018 in the iconic Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland. About 375 people active in the sports and stadium industry could network and listen to leading keynote and seminar speakers. One of the keynote sessions focused on matchday operations. An introduction was provided by Marc Schmidgall, Head of Communications and Marketing ECA, followed by presentations from Roger Brosel, Head of Content and Programming LaLiga and Francesco Gianello, Head of Stadium Juventus FC.

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17Jan

We enjoyed a successful 2nd day of the ESSMA Summit in Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Dublin’s iconic Aviva Stadium, home of the FAI and the IRFU, was the stunning backdrop for the ESSMA Summit 2018 this week. Organised by ESSMA (European Stadium & Safety Management Association) in partnership with the ECA (European Club Association) and the EPFL (European Professional Football Leagues), the ESSMA Summit has become the must-attend event for those involved in the stadium industry.

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16Jan

EPFL presents the second version of the Fan Attendance Report

The EPFL, an ESSMA Strategic Partner, is pleased to present to the football family, media and fans the second edition of its Fan Attendance Report. This study is aimed to give a complete overview of the fan attendance figures of all domestic championships run by the European Professional Football Leagues. It contains a deep analysis of the results of their Member Leagues and Associate Members when it comes to stadium capacity and relevant stadium utilization as well as the evolution of fan attendance during the period of seven years, from 2010/2011 football season till the last full completed season 2016/2017.

Industry news

12Jan

Download the ESSMA app

We’re glad to announce that we have launched our ESSMA app. With the app you can find all practical information related to the ESSMA Summit. The app has been developed in co-operation with myStadiumsApp.

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10Jan

The story of RSE - RHENAC Stadium Grass Grow Lighting: innovation is key

The RSE - RHENAC Stadium Grass Grow Lighting system manages to align the technical advantages of LED technology with the essential requirements for healthy grass growth. Light plays a different role in every stage of the lifecycle, from germination to growing and maintaining the grass. Moreover, LED technology is known for consuming only a fraction of the energy conventional systems require when attributing to the grass growth. ESSMA interviewed Horst Theisen about the RSE-RHENAC Stadium Grass Grow Lighting system.

Member news

09Jan

ESSMA welcomes SCAU as new Corporate Partner

ESSMA is pleased to announce SCAU as newest Corporate Partner. SCAU is an architecture firm, based in Paris, with experience in the design and construction of stadiums.

Press releases

03Jan

ESSMA welcomes Shared Access as new Corporate Partner

ESSMA is glad to introduce Shared Access as ESSMA’s newest Corporate Partner. Shared Access are an independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure, and also the exclusive European partner of VenueNext.

Press releases

01Jan

ESSMA Workshops 2018

ESSMA Stadiums, Clubs, Leagues, Federations and Stadium Partners can participate in the following ESSMA Workshops: FAN EXPERIENCE & HOSPITALITY WORKSHOP Date: 8 and 9 October Venue: Paris La Défense Arena Location: Paris, France More information about the Fan Experience Workshop DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOP Date: 9 and 10 October Venue: Paris La Défense Arena Location: Paris, France More information about the Construction & Development Workshop SAFETY & SECURITY WORKSHOP Date: 13 and 14 November Venue: Telia Parken and Brøndby Stadium Location: Copenhagen, Denmark More information about the Safety & Security Workshop

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