— Research & insight
We are proud to present the first edition of the renewed ESSMA Stadium Development Report, now available in a fully digital format.…
Dive into an in-depth report spotlighting groundbreaking sustainability initiatives unveiled at ESSMA in 2024. Explore insights from the ESSMA Summit in Madrid,…
In 2024, we conducted a series of surveys with clubs and stadiums to collect valuable insights on key topics shaping the stadium…
Darren Crossman, Head of Facilities and Safety at Principality Stadium, presented the transformative impact of adopting an electronic logging system for stadium…
Presented by Menno Kooistra (KPMG) and Sander van Stiphout (Johan Cruijff ArenA), this session explored the strategic integration of sustainability in the…
Carolien Gehrels from Arcadis outlined a compelling vision for sustainable and net-zero stadiums. By leveraging innovative energy systems, integrated design, and societal…
Peter McKenna shared insights into the sustainability efforts of Croke Park, highlighting the venue's achievements in waste management, energy efficiency, and biodiversity.…
John Creamer (A4MT) and Dominique Gatto (AS Monaco) shared insights from the Energy Championship initiative, which engaged stadiums and arenas across Europe…
Kelly Ruigrok from GSES presented an innovative framework for benchmarking sustainability efforts in the sports and entertainment industries. The GSES platform integrates…
Filippo Veglio (UEFA), Magdalena Nour (Malmö FF) and Menno Kooistra (KPMG) joined moderator Dr. Gaia Pretner (ECA) for a discussion on balancing…
Franco Segarra of Valencia CF presented how the club uses fan demographic data to create hyper-personalized matchday experiences. By leveraging digital tools…
Klaas Reynaert of RSC Anderlecht highlighted the club’s transition to an open-loop payment system in collaboration with Adyen. This initiative streamlined transactions,…