With its futuristic design, its telescoping roof and its first-of-the-kind circular video board, Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta was the state of the art for stadium technology when it opened in 2017. Seven years later, the venue is still keeping pace, adding and improving its fan-facing technologies to ensure that customers attending its multiple big-time events are getting the best of...
If you are a stadium technology professional, you should be taking our yearly Stadium Connectivity Outlook survey, which is available right here to take right now. TAKE THE SURVEY! I know everyone is busy, and nobody likes the constant asks to take surveys, which have become an AI-driven nag with almost every interaction we have with companies in our daily...
Being the chief technology officer for a venue is a tough job -- but what happens when you're not just the CTO for one venue but for a whole long list of places? Joining us today on the podcast is Katee LaPoff, chief technology officer for the Oak View Group, also known as OVG, the live experience venue development, management,...
As we wait to see whether or not anyone accepts or gets hit with the blame (or any legal charges) for the fan fiasco that was the Copa America final Sunday, one thing is for sure -- the event organizers CONMEBOL and the host venue, Hard Rock Stadium, have delivered a huge "don't do this" example for other venues planning...
The revival of SEAT, the longtime conference for the stadium technology community, continues its progression with its second event under the direction of new CEO Josh Barney. Scheduled for late June in Las Vegas, this year's gathering will incorporate some new twists, including new panel topic categories, and some only-in-Vegas participant experiences tailored for the stadium technology crowd. Join us...
Checkout free concession stands are still the hottest topic in stadium technology these days. Our recent Stadium Connectivity Outlook survey said it was the no. 1 initiative for respondents for 2024. With more than 100 new stores open over the last year, it looks like the trend is not slowing down as we move into 2024. One of the top...