17Mar2021
Industry update: more on sustainability, construction and fan engagement
Read more on Section Paloise’s green efforts, development plans for Sheffield FC, expansion at Brighton & Hove Albion FC and more in ESSMA’s industry update.
Sustainability & Smart
25Feb2021
European GOALS project launched to create tools on sustainability
ESSMA will participate in the project GOALS (Governance-Oriented Actions Levering on environment for Sustainability), as part of the Erasmus+ programme. The project will create awareness, tools and best practices on the domain of sustainability, both on a governance and operational level.
23Feb2021
Mastermind session on sustainability: evolution towards concrete tools in the field
The mastermind session on sustainability during ESSMA Spotlight brought together 10 stadium industry professionals to discuss recent evolutions in energy management including rainwater harvesting and battery storage systems. In general, we feel the question is no longer ‘should we invest in sustainable solutions’ but rather ‘which sustainable solutions are fit for the current budget and will deliver the most value in the particular stadium situation’.
16Feb2021
Johan Cruijff ArenA as innovation hub to test new ideas
Johan Cruijff ArenA is a key example in the field of innovation and technology. Willem Hegen, Crowd Services Manager at the ArenA, discussed several ongoing projects during ESSMA Spotlight.
04Feb2021
SBV Excelscior’s plans for the future
More and more stadium projects, whether they are redevelopments or new constructions, are including an urban redevelopment of the surrounding area in their plans. At SBV Excelsior, they are going even one step further and are planning to build real estate on top of their current stadium. To learn more about the project, ESSMA interviewed Ferry De Haan, General Manager at SBV Excelsior.
21Jan2021
ESSMA Spotlight: content available now!
The first edition of the online event was a success with more than 200 members participating!
07Jan2021
Discover the networking features during ESSMA Spotlight
Besides the in-depth content shared during the keynote panel discussion, several seminar tracks and the mastermind session on sustainability, the main focus of ESSMA Spotlight is networking with your peers. Even though an online event is not the same as a physical event, with ESSMA Spotlight we hope to close the (online) gap and let you connect with other industry professionals.
29Dec2020
Industry update: more on development, fan experience & sustainability
Read more on the inauguration of Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, the new FC Lausanne Sport stadium, solar panels at KV Mechelen and more in ESSMA’s industry update.