We would like to thank the Stadium Managers Association for their efforts to support safe and efficient stadium and ballpark operations. Since 1974, this group of industry leaders sources critical and relevant information, guidelines, and resources for the betterment of athletic operations. SMA helps advance the technology and design utilized by stadiums so that both athletes and fans can benefit from an enhanced experience.
This year marked SMA’s 43rd annual seminar, continuing its legacy of bringing together top experts from all sectors of the stadium industry. The 5-day event from February 4-8 is currently being hosted in Coronado, California. The keynote speaker, Paul C. Zikopoulos, presented data showing how to use live event analytics to generate revenue and better engage fans. It is vital for the stadium industry to employ emerging sciences in Big Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), data science, and machine learning to create smarter, safer, and more entertainment venues.
Act Global Vice President John Burke attended the seminar both to learn from industry leaders what is sought after in a synthetic turf system and to educate others on the importance of constant R&D into the betterment of artificial grass. Act Global turf surfaces have more than 100 laboratory tests to verify performance and are benchmarked against top natural grass stadia for football, baseball, and American football.
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