40 | SPORTS VENUES 2023/24 www.stadiaworld.com At the eps ARENA SUMMIT 2023 on September 13 and 14, 2023 in Frankfurt, participants can expect two days full of varied topics from the fields of management, infrastructure, entertainment and marketing. The congress is organized in cooperation by STADIAWORLD, the ESB Marketing Network and Deutsche Bank Park. In addition to the diverse topics, the eps ARENA SUMMIT 2023 will also feature the presence of some of Europe’s most renowned stadiums and arenas. New and proven collaborations With the new cooperation with the European Arenas Association (EAA), ARENA SUMMIT underlines its position as the leading platform for the venue and event industry. The cooperation with the EAA marks a significant milestone in the further development and internationalization of the congress. The EAA will enrich the event with an international panel of top-class speakers as well as participants from the leading European arenas. In addition to Olivier Toth, President of the EAA and Managing Director of the Rockhal in Luxembourg, as well as Mantas Vedrickas, Head of Events at Žalgirio Arena in Kaunas (Lithuania), and Julien Rongier, Director adidas arena and Chief Revenue Officer, Paris Entertainment, other renowned experts will share their experiences, insights and best practices in arena operations and marketing. The panel will look beyond national borders to address current industry challenges such as sustainability, human resources and many more. In addition, the organizers of the eps ARENA SUMMIT 2023 in Frankfurt are pleased to announce the continuation of further important cooperations. The Association of German Stadium Operators (“VDS” for “Vereinigung deutscher Stadionbetreiber” in German) will again be a partner of the industry event. Dr. Christian Hockenjos, Chairman of the Board of VDS, emphasizes the importance of reliable partnerships and the importance of maintaining them and making new contacts: “We are very pleased to continue to be an integral part of this successful and important event and are looking forward to the event in Frankfurt with great anticipation. The range of topics and the interesting personalities on site make the ARENA SUMMIT the most important meeting place for us stadium operators.” In addition to the managing directors of the VDS, members of the Events and Technology working groups will also participate in the eps ARENA SUMMIT. The cooperation with the Ticketing working group of the German Football League (DFL) has also been renewed. In addition to an internal meeting of the working group, Dr. Hendrik Weber, Director of Sports Technology & Innovation at the DFL, will provide insights into the league’s activities. Program with numerous highlights Looking at the program of the eps ARENA SUMMIT 2023, it is difficult to pick out individual highlights. With André Lieberberg, Managing Director of Live Nation, there will certainly be interesting insights into the entertainment business right at the beginning of the congress. The opening will be followed by numerous top contents with topics around data collection & digitization, ticketing & fan experience, sustainability & mobility, media technology & lighting as well as entertainment and major sports events. Industry get-together with numerous highlights Renowned speakers, exciting collaborations and diverse partners: The eps ARENA SUMMIT 2023 in Frankfurt promises two exciting days full of inspiration and innovation for the industry on September 13 and 14. Numerous key notes and discussion panels await visitors at the eps ARENA SUMMIT 2023. Picture: Grießenböck Further information on the program is regularly available online.
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