16Mar2020
UEFA Pitch Quality Guidelines inspire pitch managers all over Europe
During our ESSMA Summit last January, Pietro Chiabrera, football operations manager at UEFA, joined us with regard to the UEFA Pitch Quality Guidelines.
Sustainability & Smart
05Mar2020
Fans expect more sustainability in sports. How to handle this challenge?
The organization of sporting events entails a significant energy consumption. As the general awareness regarding energy consumption is growing, the sport-industry increases its efforts to find a suitable answer for this challenge.
04Mar2020
Industry update: more on SLO management, sustainability and fan experience
Read more on the enhanced matchday experience for Ulster Rugby fans, 3D ticketing platform of Sevilla FC, SLO management at Hammarby IF and more in ESSMA’s weekly industry update.
18Feb2020
Industry update: more on sustainability, development and safety
Read more on the development projects of Royal Antwerp FC and Racing Club de Strasbourg, safety procedures at Legia Warsaw, reusable fan cups at Aviva Stadium and more in ESSMA’s weekly industry update.
27Jan2020
Puskás Arena: impressive plans came to live in 30 months’ time
ESSMA visited this new Hungarian stadium on its pre-Summit tour on Monday January 20th. The Puskás Arena is to replace the People’s Stadium, which was completely worn-out after 63 years of service. As ambitions for EURO 2020 grew, so did the need for a new stadium. The government decided to invest 470 million euro in a new stadium, which was approved to host 4 matches during the European Championship.
24Jan2020
ESSMA Summit 2020: the highest number of participants so far joining us at Groupama Arena
The number of ESSMA Members joining us during our annual ESSMA Summit keeps growing. With around 390 participants from 35 countries this year’s edition has been the highest attend so far. The strong mix of participants proved to be very successful and provided opportunities for stadium experts to share and discuss latest developments and trends in the industry.
17Dec2019
Industry update: more on smart technology, development and facial recognition
Read more on the vehical2grid-technology at Johan Cruijff ArenA, development plans for Paris 2024, the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ preparations and more in ESSMA’s weekly industry update.
20Nov2019
Industry update: more on development, safety and connectivity
Read more on 5G at Orange Vélodrome, KM Mechelen’s plan for an energy neutral AFAS Stadion, the inauguration of Ferenc Puskas Stadium and more in ESSMA’s weekly industry update.