On October 25, 2024, at 3:00 PM, the second stop of the EXTRATIME ALMAVIVA Innovation Tour will take place at the Olympic Stadium in Rome, following the first event in Turin. This startup competition, organized by SFS in collaboration with Almaviva, will showcase how startups can participate in the SFS Extratime Almaviva, giving selected startups the chance to present their projects to industry experts, investors, and innovation leaders.
This is a valuable opportunity to highlight innovative ideas, build strategic connections, and access essential resources to grow your business in the sport tech sector. In addition to the competition presentation, the event will provide insights into the latest technologies applied to football and new business opportunities in one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing markets globally.
Register to participate https://www.socialfootballsummit.com/en/extratime-almaviva/rome/
The Extratime Innovation Tour stops include:
- October 15, 2024 – Turin, Allianz Stadium (Legends Club)
- October 25, 2024 – Rome, Olympic Stadium
- October 29, 2024 – Palermo, Renzo Barbera Stadium
Don’t miss the chance to participate and discover how to innovate in the sports world!
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