Digital Pulse
Digital Pulse is a curated podcast series for business leaders seeking clarity at the intersection of emerging technology and enterprise strategy. Created and hosted by Rafa Jimenez, VP Digital innovation at ELCA and a long-time expert in blockchain, digital assets, and applied AI . Each episode explores how technologies like distributed ledgers, digital-native-mobile-first platforms, and AI tools are driving real change across industries.
Digital Pulse isn’t just another technology podcast. Each episode is carefully scripted, produced, and refined through a fully AI-powered workflow, not to flood content, but to demonstrate how deliberate, high-quality use of AI can enhance creativity, efficiency, and precision while preserving depth and thoughtfulness.
No AI slop. No jargon-laced hype. Just concise, insight-driven storytelling designed for decision-makers navigating real digital transformation.
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Digital Pulse
The Future of Digital Ticketing : 2030 & Beyond
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Digital-native ticketing is here and it’s changing everything.
Forget PDFs and QR codes. By 2030, tickets will become smart, secure digital credentials that unlock new value before, during, and after events. In this episode, we explore why this shift matters now, how it transforms fan engagement, and the technologies making it possible from AI personalization to blockchain authenticity. Discover the three horizons of change: fan-first access, real-time interaction, and post-event collectibles. Plus, learn what this means for organizers, resellers, and the future of live experiences.
Listen now to understand why the ticket of tomorrow isn’t just a pass, it’s identity, loyalty, and proof of presence.
Episode highlights:
00:25 – Why ticketing needs a rethink and what’s coming
03:15 – What’s broken today: PDFs, fraud, lost ownership, and ESG issues
07:44 – The 2030 vision: Digital-native tickets and blockchain security
10:24 – The fan journey reimagined: Before, during, and after the event
17:42 – The new infrastructure: APIs, privacy tech, and interoperability
21:20 – AI’s new role: From scalper weapon to fan concierge
22:54 – Market shake-up and big picture: Programmable keys and industry disruption
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