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FANCENTRIC - Work. Play. Spectate.

Christopher J. Kinnan

 About Us


The Innovation Institute for Fan Experience (IIFX) was founded in 2020.  IIFX’s vision is to be the leading and most trusted global authority on providing exceptional, memory-making fan experiences for the sports and entertainment industry. The Institute focuses on the fan journey and creating the ideal fan experience for its member organizations, one that results in increased revenue, sustainable growth, operational efficiency, a diversified workforce, new and repeat attendance, and maximized health, safety, and security through best practices, innovative technology solutions, and high-quality services.  IIFX produces content and events and facilitates dialogue and collaboration around its core areas of expertise.

 Our FANCENTRIC Podcast Series explores topics about the sports and entertainment industry that should interest all fans throughout their journey. Our guests include visionary industry thought leaders, advanced practitioners, authors, technologists, and fans from around the world. We are bound together by passion and the incomparable skills of visionary thought leaders throughout the international community. Along with our technical and subject matter experts, we discuss new ways to change the world’s sports and entertainment fan experience for the better.

Episodes
National Conference 2023 - Raising the Bar: Women in Sports & Entertainment Taking Charge and Making a Difference!July 22, 2023
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A Special Interview with Harry Hynekamp, VP of Guest Experiences @AMB Sports + Entertainment - A Companion on the Fan JourneyJune 23, 2023
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The Future Role of Policing in the Sports & Entertainment IndustryApril 30, 2023
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XC Tech Talk with Axis CommunicationsApril 21, 2023
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Women in Sports & Entertainment Security - Taking Charge and Making a DifferenceMarch 26, 2023
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XC Tech Talk with NTT DATA - DATA IS KING!March 10, 2023
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XC Tech Talk with DatabuoyFebruary 11, 2023
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Best Practices: Sports & Entertainment Venue Emergency ResponseJanuary 30, 2023
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XC Tech Talk with Meridian Rapid Defense GroupJanuary 16, 2023
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XC Tech Talk with Guardian ZoneDecember 12, 2022
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Incident Reporting and Litigation: From the Venue to the CourthouseSeptember 28, 2022
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Genetec Venue Parking System and the Frictionless Fan ExperienceMarch 16, 2022
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Covid-19, Omicron, and the Sports & Entertainment IndustryJanuary 21, 2022
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What's Going on With Fan Behavior? Challenges and SolutionsJanuary 04, 2022
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Future of Robots in the Sports & Entertainment IndustryNovember 20, 2021
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Esports rEvolutionNovember 13, 2021
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COVID Health PlaybookNovember 13, 2021
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Has Sports Safety & Security Changed?November 05, 2021
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Session 3 - How to Leverage Technology for the Post COVID Era ProtocolsJuly 13, 2021
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Session 2 - Translating the Pandemic Lessons Learned into Restarting After School ActivitiesJuly 13, 2021
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Session 1 - Key Strategies for the Preparation for the Return of Interscholastic Athletics and Afterschool ActivitiesJuly 13, 2021
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Session 9 - Building Trust and Confidence with the Community, Administration, Staff, and StudentsJuly 09, 2021
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Session 8 - Redefining the New NormalJuly 09, 2021
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Session 7 - The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Health and Quality of Life in High School AthletesJuly 09, 2021
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Session 6 - Dealing with Mental and Emotional Health IssuesJuly 09, 2021
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