Olympic Games 2024: A successful technological challenge

On January 13, 2025, a captivating webinar explored the technological challenge behind the Olympic Games 2024 and the innovative solutions put in place to ensure their success. The event shed light on the behind-the-scenes technological organization of these extraordinary Games, a true collective feat.

Our guest speakers revealed how technology played a key role in the success of the 2024 Olympics:

Pascal Wattiaux (Class of 1983), Advisor to the Technology Department of the 2024 Olympic Games Organizing Committee, explained how the organization of the Games relied on both robust and innovative technological solutions to connect the whole world.

Pierre-Louis de Guillebon (Class of 1990), CEO of Orange Events, detailed the management of telecommunications for the Games, a major challenge to ensure reliable and secure communications, even in emergency situations.

Gilles Brégant (Class of 1988), Director General of the Agence Nationale des Fréquences (ANFR), shared his expertise on spectrum management, a crucial element for optimal coverage of competitions and live broadcasts.

Angels Martin, General Manager for Olympics at Atos, presented the digital solutions deployed to deliver an immersive spectator experience and support the many venues and simultaneous events.

Replay this webinar to find out how these experts overcame technological challenges to deliver an unprecedented event. A must-see replay for anyone interested in the innovative solutions used to make the 2024 Olympics a technological success!