Powering Smarter Travel for Major Events
‘You. Smart. Thing.’ partnering with MEI at Hosts & Federations Summit 2026 – Lausanne, Switzerland | 29 June – 1 July 2026
The 8th edition of the Hosts & Federations Summit returns to Lausanne, the Olympic Capital, bringing together the global sports event community for three dynamic days of collaboration, networking, and strategic insight.
Organised by Major Events International (MEI), this annual summit serves as a central meeting point where host cities, regions and venues, international federations, rights holders, and expert suppliers come together to connect, share challenges, and explore future opportunities in major event delivery.
Through a carefully curated programme of one-to-one meetings, high-level discussions and targeted networking, delegates operate within a focused, senior environment where meaningful connections are prioritised and outcomes are driven.
Transforming the Fan Experience with Personalised Travel Plans
The YST team will be hosting a panel session exploring how integrated multimodal low-carbon mobility is streamlining destination, venue and event access while driving live event sector growth.
Getting fans to and from major events efficiently is one of the most persistent challenges in event delivery. This session examines how personalised, data-driven travel planning is being used to reduce congestion, improve the fan journey and cut the environmental footprint of major events, with examples from across sport and endurance events.
Date & Time: Tuesday 30 June 2026 | 14:25 – 15:05
Location: Ground Floor, Auditorium — The Olympic Museum, Lausanne
Chair:
- Chris Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, You.Smart.Thing.
Speakers:
- Isabella Burczak, Cycling for All & Sustainability Manager, Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)
- LJ Nassivera, VP Transportation, New York Mets
- Sam Dils, Technology Coordinator, be•at
Meet the Team
The YST team will be attending the summit throughout the three-day programme. Whether you’re joining panel sessions, participating in one-to-one meetings, or networking across the summit, we’d love to connect and discuss how smart travel planning can support major event delivery.
Plan Your Travel and Learn More
Plan your travel to Lausanne and learn more about the event below.
