SportWorks TALKS – “DIVA Network: a tech evolution for major sports events”

Technology at sports events is constantly evolving, offering at the same time a greater experience to sports fan and less complexity and costs to sport events organisers. At the edge of technology evolutions there is DIVA (Data, Intercom, Video and Audio) Network, a system that integrates multiple aspects of sports events experience and broadcasting. Out goes, for instance, video and audio systems dependent of complex cabling infrastructure and in comes an integrated system, helping to reduce the cost, complexity, and most of all the unpleasant surprises. It has proven so efficient that it will be for the first time rolled out across all venues at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

But how does it work? What are the cost-efficiency benefits for sport organisers? How does it improve sports fans experiences? These are some guiding questions of our next SportWorks TALK with Christiaan Page, founder of Legacy Sport, who has helped to systematize the DIVA network concept and implement it across the Olympic and many other major sports events.

Bio

With extensive experience in delivering various aspects of technology at major sporting events, Christiaan Page has built his name after spending more than 30 successful years in the industry. His expertise ranges from broadcast technology design to providing impeccable timing, scoring and results technology, a crucial part of any sporting event. His long-term engagement with the International Olympic Committee has seen him wear multiple hats, delivering various aspects of Games Technology for more than 20 years.

His work continues through the next decade with future host and bidding cities, ensuring that Christiaan leaves a legacy for future Olympics as well. He has diversified his portfolio through his work with the Commonwealth Games, Tour de France, Asian Games many other top events and Federations.

To bring his years of experience together under one roof, Christiaan founded Legacy Sport LLC – a leading event technology and innovation consultancy – in 2017. His company helps sport event owners, organisers and sport governing bodies design, procure and deliver the best technology for their events.