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FANCENTRIC - The Fan Journey is the Experience!

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
FANCENTRIC - Why Sports & Entertainment Venues Need to Prepare for Protests and Security ThreatsApril 24, 2024
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FANCENTRIC - Why Sports & Entertainment Venues Need to Prepare for the WeatherMarch 20, 2024
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Why Sports and Entertainment Venues Need the SAFETY ActFebruary 06, 2024
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FANCENTRIC - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS - ARE YOU AND YOUR VENUE READYDecember 10, 2023
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FANCENTRIC Live Stream - What is Going on With Fan Behavior?!November 15, 2023
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FANCENTRIC TECH - Genetec and Capitol One Arena - An Innovative Fan Security PartnershipNovember 11, 2023
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Women in Sports & Entertainment - Taking Charge and Making a Difference Volume 3October 15, 2023
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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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