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The single unified voice of more than 800 European football clubs across 55 countries, promoting and protecting the interests of the club game. Formerly the European Club Association.
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ESTAAD is a strategic partner of ESSMA, strengthening the connection between the European and Middle Eastern stadium industries. Through our cooperation, we exchange expertise, share best practices and create new opportunities for collaboration across both regions.
Helping members reach the highest levels of facility administration and operation through networking and the sharing of best practice across a global community.
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For over a decade, supporting venues in creating inclusive, accessible environments — with assessments at 100+ European venues focused on disability equality.
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The UK government body that transformed spectator safety at football grounds — licensing Premier League and Football League venues and advising venues worldwide.
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Sports World Congress is a strategic partner of ESSMA, bringing together leaders and decision-makers from across the international sports industry. Through our cooperation and ESSMA’s involvement in the Advisory Board, we contribute our expertise and network to support knowledge sharing and industry collaboration.
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The Belgian federal directorate contributing to spectator safety through partner cooperation, compliance monitoring and prevention initiatives.
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UCLL University of Applied Sciences is a strategic education partner of ESSMA, hosting our Sports Management education programme. Together, we connect academic learning with real-world expertise from the sports industry and prepare the next generation of sports professionals.
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Italy's largest technical university, founded in 1863 and serving around 42,000 students — bringing research and academic expertise to the stadium field.
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A magazine and website covering the latest developments in turf, hybrid turf and artificial turf surfaces for sport, edited by Guy Oldenkotte since 2003.
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In-depth coverage of stadiums and venues worldwide — technology, design and discussion from key industry figures, delivered bimonthly.
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A leader in financing sports facilities for more than 60 years, now expanding into cultural assets and acting as a platform of solutions for venue projects.
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Through our strategic partnership with Humanitas Inc., ESSMA expands its knowledge and network within the Japanese sports industry. The collaboration brings valuable expertise in sport-led community and stadium development, while creating opportunities to connect European and Japanese perspectives.
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