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NVIDIA Receives Technology Alliance Member of the Year at 2023 National Sports Safety and Security Conference

Posted on June 7, 2023February 1, 2024

NVIDIA will be recognized for its leadership on the NCS⁴’s Sports and Entertainment Technology Alliance as part of the 2023 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition on June 27-29 in San Antonio. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi.

The Technology Alliance Member of the Year Award recognizes a Sports and Entertainment Technology Alliance member who has demonstrated a high level of commitment to research and training addressing industry needs in sports safety and security.

The Technology Alliance is a consortium of individuals and organizations committed to spectator safety and security excellence through innovation. Members work alongside practitioners and the NCS⁴ to explore how people, processes, and technologies can best contribute to safety and security challenges in a meaningful way. The 2023 Sports and Entertainment Technology Alliance members include Axis Communications, Esri, Microsoft, NVIDIA, S2 Global, and Xtract One Technologies.

Nine Individuals to be Honored as Emerging Industry Leaders at 2023 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition

Posted on June 6, 2023February 1, 2024

A total of nine professionals will be recognized for their leadership in addressing safety and security issues during the 2023 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition on June 27-29 in San Antonio. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi.

The Emerging Industry Leader Award recognizes a young professional who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in addressing safety and security issues. In addition to the enhanced safety and security of their venue/event, the recipient’s contributions have set an example for others to follow. The award is sponsored by Momentus Technologies, which provides venue and event management software for venues of all kinds and events of all types.

Sports Facilities to Receive Recognition During 2023 National Sports Safety and Security Conference

Posted on June 5, 2023February 1, 2024

A total of five sports facilities will be recognized for their leadership in addressing safety and security issues as part of the 2023 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition on June 27-29 in San Antonio. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi.

The Facility of Merit Award recognizes a sports facility that has demonstrated an innovative approach to enhancing safety and security beyond its normal operations or addressed a significant safety/security concern.

“We look forward to recognizing these outstanding facilities and their management teams for their innovative work,” said Dr. Stacey A. Hall, NCS⁴ Executive Director and Professor of Sport Management.

Marciani Presented with Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition

Posted on June 1, 2023February 1, 2024

Dr. Lou Marciani, Director and Co-Founder of the Innovation Institute for Fan Experience (IIFX), will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2023 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition on June 27-29 in San Antonio. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM).

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes the long-term accomplishments and contributions of an individual who has earned the respect and admiration of professional colleagues in the sports safety and security community. The award was developed to commemorate exemplary talents and contributions as demonstrated by the nominee’s dedication, loyalty, ability, and integrity. The award is sponsored by Meridian Rapid Defense Group, which provides SAFETY Act Certified barriers for major sporting events across the U.S.

“I am grateful to my family and professional colleagues for this Lifetime Achievement recognition by the University of Southern Mississippi, an institution I proudly served for more than 30 years,” said Dr. Lou Marciani, Director and Co-Founder of the Innovation Institute for Fan Experience (IIFX). “I’ve been honored to work with intramural, intercollegiate, and professional sports leagues to help develop programs and best practices to ensure the sports and entertainment industry is safe and secure. I fondly recall the more than 50 years I’ve worked with government, the sports and entertainment industry, academia, the United States Olympic Committee, Interpol, student-athletes, and so many wonderful professionals and dear friends.”