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Disaster and Chaos at the Miami Hard Rock Stadium I am not here to blame one side or the other, but rather to bring attention to the importance of crowd engineering for event planning. This is one type of engineering I would not usually think about, but when situations like what happened at the Miami Hard Rock Stadium occur, its importance becomes apparent. - 60,000 fans were expected to attend the match. - Some fans gained entry to the stadium without tickets. - To counteract this, stadium gates were closed. - The game was delayed by more than 75 minutes. - Thousands of ticket holders were pushed against the gates, awaiting entry. - Stadium gates had to be reopened, welcoming even those without tickets. - Once maximum occupancy was reached, the gates were closed again. - Thousands of ticket holders were left outside of the stadium. While it is understandable that the chaos was not solely due to poor planning but also due to some wrongful behavior by the fans, some questions arise: - What steps should have been taken to prevent this? - What should have been the best response? - Is the country's infrastructure ready for more events of this caliber? How can we prepare better for future events? What happened at the Copa America final between Colombia and Argentina is only a foreshadowing of what we can expect at the 2026 World Cup if the appropriate measures are not taken. #CopaAmerica #Miami #Florida #Soccer #HardRockStadium #EventEngineering #CrowdEngineering #Engineering #Sports #Colombia #Argentina

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Top Sports Conferences for Networking in London in 2024 Looking to grow your network and stay ahead in the sports industry? London is hosting some amazing sports conferences! Here are some of the top picks: 1. Leaders in Sport – The go-to for global sports business. 2. Sport Industry Group– For young professionals making their mark. 3. STWS - Sports Tech World Series Analytics World Series – Explore the power of data in sports. 4. INTERNATIONAL SPORTS CONVENTION – A must-attend global sports event. #SportsBusiness #Networking #SportsTech #London2024 Which events are you planning on attending?

📅 On September 11th, we will gather in Brussels for the 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝟮.𝟬. Conference to explore how the sports industry can support the European Commission's goals of "making business easier" and "boosting productivity with digital tech diffusion." As the Community Lead for the Thematic Community of Practice on Innovation within the SHARE 2.0 initiative, which aims to support discussions on the challenges related to innovation in sport across the EU and to facilitate the exchange of innovative ideas to generate a spill-over effect, I warmly invite you to participate in this valuable event! The topics of our discussions will include:  🔹 Digitalisation as a source of competitiveness in the sport industry.  🔹 Supporting scale-ups in the sport industry. 👉 To join the conference and our #SHARE community, simply click here: https://lnkd.in/dRutbyT7 Participation in the conference is only possible after joining the Share 2.0 community. Don't delay and join the SHARE 2.0. Community via the link above! Mantas Pupinis | Stefano Pintus | Alberto Bichi | Arno Hermans | Antonio Silva | Karlis Boitmanis | Jens De Rycke | Jordi Bakker | Donatas Jodauga   #innovation #sport #digitalisation #SHARE2.0. 

Exploring the Impact of Hosting International Sporting Events: With the United States setting record-breaking achievements in recent Olympics and gearing up to host the Olympics in 2028 and the World Cup in 2026, this article delves into the significance and impact of such events on a global scale.

Where did Brits watch the biggest sporting events in 2024? ⚽ 🏉 🎾 At YouGov Sport we have been exploring how the British public tuned into major sporting events last year - whether that is from the comfort of home, the buzzing atmosphere of the pub or the shared excitement of a friend's house. Dive into our latest insights in the article below! https://lnkd.in/ecFPtDQq

"Thousands, maybe millions, of people will surge into U.S. cities in the next few years for mega-events. They will visit cities throughout the country for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and 2026 World Cup, and then Los Angeles for the 2028 Summer Olympics. The public transit agencies serving these areas will be challenged to 'not steal the headlines' from the events, as Phillip Eng, GM and CEO of the MBTA, stated at the Mobilizing Millions: Optimizing Transit for Mega Events Session at the 'American Public Transportation Association's 2024 TRANSform Conference." https://lnkd.in/eDkJwqja #APTAtransform24

Are you showcasing your stadium in its best light? Accessing new revenue streams for your venue means showcasing its potential, but it can be difficult for new sponsors and event organisers to visualise their brand in your space. With Iventis, you can offer a virtual tour of your venue, highlighting sponsorship opportunities and maximising your new business prospects. Want to find out more? Click the link in the comments! #events #venues #eventvenues #venuemanagement #venuesponsorships #digitaltwin

In addition to Paris 2024, this year sees a number of major sporting events across the globe. What are some of the major incentives for governing bodies, governments, media and fans. And how important are the athletes in this? Our report discusses the financial, operational and sustainability considerations necessary for hosting major events, and explores new potential commercial models and approaches that might shape their future. Read more in our latest Global Sports Survey: https://pwc.to/3ykHOeE #PwCSports

The rise of the SBC events has been a true pleasure to experience. I was at the first ever Sports Betting Community gathering at a lowly pub in Hoxton - I believe back in 2010 (maybe Ras can confirm the exact date!). This week, I have regaled how that first gathering resembled, somewhat aptly, an AA meeting - about 10 of us sat a bit awkwardly in a circle of chairs in a typical east end boozer talking sports betting shop. It definitely pre-dated the notion of memorialising pub visits in camera phone libraries, so here is a stock image to give you an idea, minus bad fashion. The scale that the events have now reached since that first gathering of industry mates is staggering. The Lisbon show this week has been enormous with a reported 25,000+ attendees and a colossal exhibition floorplan. Apparently this is amongst the most number of visitors this city has ever had. I remember when Rasmus Sojmark and I first discussed how great it would be for there to be a community for those involved in sports betting - at the time, conferences were - and to a great extent remain - casino focused. Of course, the SBC Summit is very much inclusive of gaming, but Ras… you’ve bloody well delivered on that mission buddy. Now trying to recall who else was at that very first pub session… the depths of my mind say George Voyatzis, Pierluigi Buccioli, Sam Williams and Ted Menmuir were there. Who else? #SBCSummit