WELCOME TO
SPORTSINNOVATION
EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE OF SPORT | MEDIA | STADIUM
20 & 21 March 2024,
MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA, Dusseldorf
WELCOME TO
SPORTSINNOVATION 2024
EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE OF SPORT | MEDIA | STADIUM
WELCOME TO
SPORTSINNOVATION 2024
EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE OF SPORT | MEDIA | STADIUM
20 and 21 March,
MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA,
DUSSELDORF
The MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA in Dusseldorf will once again become the epicenter of the sports tech industry! Pioneers and visionaries will gather here to shape the future of sports. The absolute highlight? Our ‘Innovation Games’, where the latest technologies shine live on the field. Be there when the future of sports comes to life – It’s Tech Time!
20 and 21 March,
MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA, DUSSELDORF
International industry event focusing on Innovations in the sports ecosystem. The absolute highlight of SportsInnovation in 2024 will once again be the 'Innovation Games', where the latest technologies will be demonstrated live on the pitch.
THEMATIC AREAS OF SPORTSINNOVATION
SportsInnovation is going to be the platform for innovation across the whole ecosystem. As co-organizers, DFL, D.SPORTS and Spielmacher offer exhibitors and participants an absolute premium environment on the topics:
SPORTS PERFORMANCE
& TECHNOLOGY
FAN EXPERIENCE
& STADIUM
The trade fair focuses on the latest developments, trends and ideas in the sports ecosystem. The DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga is again host for the 3rd edition together with the sports business conference organizer Spielmacher as well as D.SPORTS - and D.SPORTS is once again playing the appropriate double role in hosting the event with D.LIVE as venue operator of the MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA. At SportsInnovation, the international sports and media industry will be offered an attractive supporting programme with live games, showcases and panel discussions, creating an excellent opportunity to actively shape the future of sports. The event will be complemented by a top-class conference program.
SportsInnovation focuses on the latest developments, trends and ideas in the sports ecosystem. The DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga is again host for the 3rd edition together with the sports business conference organizer Spielmacher as well as D.SPORTS - and D.SPORTS is once again playing the appropriate double role in hosting the event with D.LIVE as venue operator of the MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA. At SportsInnovation, the international sports and media industry will be offered an attractive supporting program with live games, showcases and panel discussions, creating an excellent opportunity to actively shape the future of sports. The event will be complemented by a top-class conference program.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT SPORTSINNOVATION
INNOVATION GAMES
Experience multiple live football matches taking place during the fair, serving as a captivating backdrop to showcase the latest technological innovations.
INNOVATION LAB
For the first time, a dedicated space has been established to provide even more tangible showcases of the latest technologies and innovations. Dive deeper into the shown innovations in one of the master classes
EXHIBITION
Customized exhibition areas and inviting networking lounges provide an ideal setting to connect with potential clients and exchange ideas with business leaders & experts
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
The high-caliber conference program convenes industry experts and leaders on the stage, where they engage in in-depth discussions about the top themes and emerging trends within the sports technology sector.
Joshua Helmrich
Director Business Development, NFL
“It’s been an honor to be here, and it’s been educational for me as well. I’ve seen a collection of a lot of people that we’ve tested with or worked with or heard of and it’s great to connect with them and to know more about other companies who are doing similar things.“
Steve Helmuth
Executive Vice President
Operations & Technology, NBA
“It’s a conference in the stadium. Thank God! Why can’t it always be at the stadium? It feels so comfortable, and it feels so much like being at home. The on-field demonstration was wonderful. It’s just so great to see the technology in action. I think the format is wonderful and I am surprised and happy to see the number of exhibitors here.”
Advisory Board
SportsInnovation creates a platform for visionaries, innovators and trailblazers in sports and technology. The Advisory Board brings together industry leaders to guide strategic direction and strengthen the Trade Fair. We thank our members for their support
Christina Chase
Co-founder & Managing Director
MIT Sports Lab
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Stefan Mennerich
Director Media & Communication
FC Bayern München
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ALESSANDRO REITANO
Senior Vice President
Sky Deutschland Fernsehen GmbH & Co. KG
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Emmanuelle Roger
CEO
immersive.io
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Prof. Dr. Sascha L. Schmidt
Chairholder Center for Sports and Management
Production Operations
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Julie Souza
Head of Sports
Global Professional Services
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Manuel Baum
Head of Youth Sports
RB Leipzig
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Ignition
Ignition, powered by SportsInnovation, is an annual event hosted by SportsPro Media that serves as a showcase for innovative and technology-enabled solutions from startups that are driving the future of sports. The main themes here are "In venue", "Media & Consumption", "Data & Analytics", "Fan Engagement" and "Commerce".
The DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga was already an Ignition partner at the last edition and has launched the SportsInnovation Award as the centerpiece of the "Ignition Innovation Competition" in 2022. Here, a global jury of experts awards the winners of the innovation competition. Starting this year, SportsInnovation is the official Presenting Partner of Ignition.
"We are excited to partner with SportsPro once again as we share a common passion for combining technology and sports to transform business. SportsInnovation is the perfect platform to showcase this year's Ignition program and we look forward to seeing breakthrough showcases in broadcasting, fan experience and sports performance in the coming months and welcoming the brightest ideas to Düsseldorf in March 2024," said Luccas Roznowicz, Head of Digital Innovation at the DFL.
As part of the Ignition Innovation Competition, the selected companies will receive exclusive access to SportsInnovation 2024.
To learn more about Ignition and the competition, visit the website.
