Seyu was recognized as one of the most promising sports technology startups at Dubai’s World Expo
The creation of the FIFA Puskás Award winners’ club, talks about innovation in sports, and Hungary’s growing presence in the international sports scene — these are just some of the most exciting highlights from the event.
Puskás Day — an important day in the international sports industry
The event, named after the Hungarian football legend Ferenc Puskás, was officially opened by Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade in the Hungarian pavilion at Dubai’s World Expo on the 16th of February. The initiative aimed to emphasize Hungary’s commitment to making the country a world-renowned center of sports excellence.
A result of a collaboration between the Puskás Foundation and FIFA, it was an important day for the sports industry for many reasons. One of the biggest news was the launch of an exclusive members’ club for the holders of the prestigious FIFA Puskás Award. The club has a dual mission: to honor the memory of legendary football player Ferenc Puskás and to fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
Seyu’s participation at the panel discussion
Along with three other sports tech startups, Rebound Sports, BeStrong, and Senso Media, Seyu was also represented at the panel about the Hungarian sports tech scene. Csaba ‘Sean’ Egly, Head of Growth talked about the importance of digitalization in sports, especially when it comes to the growing need for remote fan entertainment. He also thanked SportTech Hungary’s ambassador program for their support and explained the inspiration behind creating Seyu: “We provide a solution that enables fans to show their devotion in the stadiums for free or at a fraction of the travel costs, building a bridge to connect through a real-time, mobile-first digital platform.”
Thanks to the significant press and media attention received, the event provided a great opportunity to showcase the impact Seyu and other innovative sports technology companies have on fan engagement on an international scale.
