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.
Drawing on major event case studies from Europe and North America, the session will showcase best practice in improving fan experience by leveraging travel demand management techniques that increase engagement. The panel will explore the differences in streamlining operational delivery across urban and remote locations, improving safety and security, and how host cities, federations, rights holders, organising committees and clubs can leverage state-of-the-art travel demand management techniques to deliver value for partners.
Date & Time: Tuesday 30 June 2026 | 14:35 – 15:15
Location: Ground Floor, Auditorium — The Olympic Museum, Lausanne
Chair:
Chris Thompson – CEO, You. Smart. Thing.
Panellists:
TBC
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.
Learn More About the Event
To explore the full programme and find out more about the Hosts & Federations Summit, visit the official MEI website.
