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Jon Babbs: Building and Operating a Stadium for Generations to Come

Stadium Director Jon Babbs opened the 12th ESSMA Summit with a compelling keynote retracing Tottenham Hotspur’s two-decade transformation from White Hart Lane to a globally recognised multi-purpose stadium. His address set the tone for the event, which on 11 and 12 November brought together more than 300 participants from 22 countries inside the technologically advanced Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to exchange insights, reflect on shared challenges and explore the future of venue management.

21 Nov 2025

A Vision Rooted in Long-Term SustainabilityFrom the outset, Babbs framed the club’s development strategy through a simple but powerful principle: long-term sustainability. Tottenham’s growth model relies on a virtuous cycle in which increased revenue drives investment in football, and investment…

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