ESSMA Safety & Operations Workshop 2025
Innovation & Collaboration for Safer Stadiums – On 24 and 25 March 2025, ESSMA welcomed over 50 stadium and safety professionals from 12 countries to its Safety & Operations Workshop,…
Expert area: Safety & Security
Introducing the ESSMA Safety Cohort: A Collaborative Journey Towards Safer Stadiums
Following the success of the ESSMA Safety & Operations Workshop 2025 in Brussels and Leuven, we are proud to announce the launch of a new initiative aimed at continuing the…
Signify – Live Entertainment Supporting Stadium Safety
In this presentation, Bjorn Van Goethem from Signify (the global leader in connected lighting solutions) explored how immersive lighting and entertainment systems can help mitigate the use of illegal pyrotechnics…
Creating a Safe Stadium Environment – John Beattie
In his keynote session, John Beattie – former Stadium & Facilities Director at Arsenal FC and past ESSMA President – outlined a comprehensive and pragmatic approach to creating a safe,…
RCS Charleroi – Dealing with Fan Excesses in Football
Olivier Simons, COO of RCS Charleroi, presented a candid and comprehensive case study on the club’s escalating challenges with fan-related excesses over the past three years. Despite being a financially…
Stadion Feijenoord – Fan Atmosphere vs. Safety
Bernard Gerritsma, General Manager of Security Management Group and former Safety & Security Manager at Feyenoord, presented a compelling case study on the ongoing challenge of balancing vibrant fan culture…
Ferencváros – Case Study on Match Incidents vs. Borac Banja Luka
Ferencváros shared a detailed and transparent case study on the operational and security challenges encountered during their UEFA Europa League play-off match against Borac Banja Luka, held in August 2023.…
Juventus – Using Technology to Create a Safer Stadium Environment
During the ESSMA workshop, Juventus shared an in-depth overview of how technological innovation has been embedded into the club’s operations to strengthen safety and streamline procedures at the Allianz Stadium…
Danish League – Implementing Facial Recognition for Stadium Security
The Danish League (3F Superliga) presented its progressive league-wide approach to implementing facial recognition technology as a tool to enhance stadium security and enforce banning orders efficiently. While Denmark reports…
Pro League – Identity-Based Ticketing & Know Your Customer
During the ESSMA Safety & Operations Workshop, the Belgian Pro League presented its league-wide approach to identity-based ticketing and the implementation of Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. The initiative stems…