DFL: first edition of the "SportsInnovation" event, 08 and 09/05/2018 in Düsseldorf (Germany)

"The Deutsche Fußball Liga is launching an international platform for technological progress and innovation. The slogan of the inaugural SportsInnovation event, which will be held May 8-9, 2018 (at the Esprit Arena) in conjunction with Messe Düsseldorf, an international trade fair organizer, is 'Meet the Future of Sport'. The first event of its kind for football will introduce a specialist audience to established companies and promising start-ups that will provide insights into the latest technologies and trends in a hands-on atmosphere," indicated the German professional football league on 14/12/2017.

"The centerpiece of the event will comprise several specially organized youth football matches, which will function as a testing ground for the technical innovations on show. The exhibitors will also present their applications and services in the boxes and business zones. With its interactive program, SportsInnovation 2018 will offer the attendees - who are representatives of German and international football clubs and associations, media partners, sports venue operators, and…