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SBS 2026
Keeping Stadiums Smarter, Safer And Event-Ready
From predictive maintenance and resilient networks to smarter energy management, Smart Buildings Show 2026 will explore technologies that could help stadium and venue teams keep complex facilities operating at their best.
Running a stadium is rather different from running a conventional commercial building. Occupancy can jump from a few hundred people to tens of thousands within hours, while critical systems – from power, lighting and HVAC to access control, communications and security – need to perform reliably when the pressure is on. That makes the practical application of smart technology increasingly important, and it is where Smart Buildings Show 2026, taking place at ExCeL London on 14–15 October, could have particular relevance for FSM readers.
The event's four theatres cover Energy Management, Controls & Networks, IT & Digital Infrastructure, and Management & Proptech, with the latter specifically addressing facilities management, security, software, integration and data analysis.
Make Better Decisions
For stadium operators, the attraction is not simply being able to monitor more equipment or collect more data. The real opportunity is using that information to make better decisions – whether that means identifying an impending equipment failure before an event, reducing energy consumption when areas of a stadium are unoccupied, or ensuring critical digital infrastructure remains operational.
Maintenance is one obvious area. Condition-based maintenance
is moving beyond the traditional approach of servicing equipment according to a fixed schedule. Instead, data from connected systems can help identify when an asset is actually showing signs of deterioration.
That could be particularly valuable in stadia, where maintenance teams often have limited windows between fixtures, concerts and other events. The ability to identify which equipment genuinely needs attention could help teams prioritise resources and reduce the risk of an unexpected failure on matchday.
Energy management presents another opportunity. Stadiums can have dramatically different energy requirements depending on whether they are empty, preparing for an event or operating at full capacity. Better occupancy and building-performance data could therefore help facilities teams match energy use more closely to actual demand.
Connectivity is equally important. Today's venues rely on digital infrastructure for an ever-growing range of functions, and a network failure can quickly become an operational problem. Smart Buildings Show will examine how intelligent networks can improve visibility, security and resilience, helping teams identify and address issues before they disrupt operations.
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For FSM readers, therefore, Smart Buildings Show is less about futuristic buildings and more about practical tools for running today's venues better. Whether the priority is reducing downtime, controlling energy costs, improving maintenance or strengthening digital resilience, there should be plenty to investigate.
Conference Highlights
Powering Resilience Behind the Scenes: How Intelligent Networks Deliver Security, Visibility, Control, and Zero Downtime Will Curtis, Technical Director, Trust Systems IT & Digital Infrastructure Theatre | Wednesday 14 October | 10:00–10:35 A particularly relevant session for stadium and venue operators, looking at how intelligent networks can provide greater visibility and control while helping teams anticipate risks and maintain critical services in live, mission-critical environments.
ExCeL Exhibition Centre – Structured Cabling Infrastructure Upgrade Magnus Leask, Head of Digital Solutions, Hoare Lea IT & Digital Infrastructure Theatre | Wednesday 14 October | 11:45–12:20 A real-world venue case study examining ExCeL's wired and wireless infrastructure upgrade. Leask has also worked on major sporting events including the Olympics and FIFA World Cups, making this particularly pertinent to stadium technology and operations teams.
Condition-Based Maintenance in the Age of AI: Putting the Tools in the Right Hands Haibo Chen, Head of Global Services, Bueno Analytics Energy Management Theatre | Thursday 15 October | 10:35–11:10 This session examines what condition-based maintenance looks like when it works, using real examples from commercial property and retail portfolios. It covers the practical barriers, what site teams actually need from these tools, and why the goal is to remove tedious analysis rather than to remove people.
What if your Building Could Talk? Adil Ayi, Founder & CEO, PLEQ Management & Proptech Theatre | Thursday 15 October | 14:45–15:20 An interactive demonstration of AI being used to bring together occupancy, energy, climate, maintenance and other building data. For venue FMs, the potential applications include identifying underused spaces, investigating energy consumption and supporting maintenance decisions.
For further information and free registration, visit:
https://smartbuildingsshow.com
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