Joshua Geertsen (Football Security Service Belgium) – Learnings from the Belgian Study on Pyrotechnics

The ESSMA Safety & Security Workshop in Copenhagen brought together stadium professionals to exchange key insights on safety, pyrotechnics, and innovation. Through expert sessions and interactive discussions, participants explored both operational challenges and practical solutions. A key highlight was Belgium’s national study on pyrotechnics, providing clear data on usage, risks, and fan behaviour. The findings emphasise the need for a balanced approach combining enforcement, education, and controlled innovation to improve stadium safety.