When:
from 11:00 to 16:00
SPORT, TOURISM, AND GEOBIGDATA: THE IMPACT OF EVENTS ON THE TERRITORY
The University of Udine is promoting a conference dedicated to the dynamics of sports tourism and the analysis of territorial flows using advanced geoinformatics tools. The event, curated by the Geomatics Laboratory of the University of Udine, analyzes the economic and social impacts of sporting events with the involvement of institutions, local authorities, and regional stakeholders. .
On Wednesday 11 November 2026, the Aula Magna of the University Campus of Gorizia will host the study day "A dialogue between sport, tourism and geobigdata", organised by the University of Udine in collaboration with the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region and the Municipality of Gorizia. .
After the institutional greetings of the Rector's Delegate Renata Kodilja and the President of the Carigo Foundation Roberta Demartin , the morning session (11am-1pm) will explore the link between large events and the local area through the case studies of Xtreme Days in Sacile and the Beach Volley Marathon, with contributions from PromoTurismoFVG, Alberto Gottardo, Dario Bertocchi and Enzo Chinellato .
The afternoon session (2-4 pm) will host an interactive workshop dedicated to the presentation of the new UNIUD dashboard for the analysis of tourist flows, economic impact and regional sentiment, offering an opportunity for operational discussion with Municipalities, Mountain Communities, GALs and trade associations. .
Program of the day:
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Morning (11:00 – 13:00): Analysis of sports tourism and comparison with the experiences of Xtreme Days in Sacile and the Beach Volley Marathon .
Afternoon (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Presentation of the UNIUD dashboard for analyzing tourist flows and interactive workshop with local stakeholders .
General information:
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Opening hours: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Aula Magna, University of Udine – Gorizia Multifunctional Center, Via Santa Chiara 1, 34170 Gorizia (GO)
Contact and registration: gosmart@uniud.it (registration via QR code available on the event poster)
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