Program “SportsInnovation 2018” on the 8th and 9th May in Düsseldorf
02.05.2018 – The first-ever “SportsInnovation”, held on the 8th and 9th May 2018 in the ESPRIT arena in Düsseldorf, will introduce its audience to the latest technological developments provided by well established companies in the industry.
Among other things the event will comprise of three specially organized live football matches which will function as a testing ground for the technical innovations on display. These fixtures are part of a new form of exhibition: As part of the stage program connected to the football matches and further innovative aspects, specific technologies will be demonstrated instantly.
Furthermore exhibitors from around the world will present their new and groundbreaking products and services in the VIP- and Business-Areas of the ESPRIT arena.
“SportsInnovation 2018” is organized by Messe Düsseldorf in cooperation with DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga.
The official program of “Sportsinnovation 2018”
Tuesday, 8th May 2018
| 1:00 PM | Registration begins |
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| 2:00 PM | Event begins |
| 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Official opening/Welcome Christian Seifert (CEO of DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga) with keynote address, Werner M. Dornscheidt (Chairman of the board, Messe Düsseldorf) and Giampiero Rinaudo (CEO and Co-Founder of deltatre S.p.A) |
| 3:30 PM | Topic: “Match analysis” |
| 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM | Innovation match I: Fortuna Düsseldorf U17s – Bayer 04 Leverkusen U17s |
| 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Discussion and outlook “Future data use in the media and in the sports sector” |
| 6:00 PM | End of Day 1 “SportsInnovation2018” |
| 6:30 PM | „SportsInnovation-Night“ with discussion round (18:30 PM – 19:00 PM in English) Topic: „Executive Experts Talk – League representatives look into the future“ Participants: – Lars-Christer Olsson, Chairman European Leagues (formerly EPFL); – Mark Waller, Executive Vice President, International & Events National Football League (NFL) – Andreas Heyden, CEO DFL Digital Sports GmbH |
Wednesday, 9th May 2018
| 9:00 AM | Registration begins |
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| 10:00 AM | Event begins |
| 10:30 AM | Topic: “Broadcast” |
| 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM | Innovation match II: Fortuna Düsseldorf U23s – Borussia Mönchengladbach U23s |
| 11:30 AM – 12:00 noon | Discussion and outlook Future developments in football/sport broadcasts |
| 2:15 PM | Presentation: “Requirements on future personnel in clubs and associations due to the technological development.” |
| 2:30 PM | Topic: “Stadium experience” |
| 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM | Innovation match III: 1.FC Köln U17s/U23s – MSV Duisburg U17s/U23s |
| 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Discussion and outlook: The stadium of tomorrow – wishes and needs of users and operators |
| 6:00 PM | End of event |