Paris, France, April 22, 2026<\/p>\n
Atos<\/a>, a global leader of AI-powered digital transformation,\u00a0 today announces it has successfully supported two iconic venues for the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) in 2026, further strengthening its position as a strategic technology partner of the Federation, supporting some of the most prominent international DanceSport events through reliable, high\u2011performance digital platforms.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 2026\u00a0 WDSF DanceSport Festival in Blackpool<\/p>\n Building on a successful first collaboration in 2025, Atos supported for the second consecutive year the hallmark WDSF DanceSport Festival in Blackpool, from March 26th to 29th, one of the most prestigious and long\u2011standing events in the global DanceSport calendar. Bringing together athletes, federations and audiences from around the world, the Blackpool event continues to grow in visibility and scale year after year. In this context, Atos was responsible for the end\u2011to\u2011end ticketing platform, including online sales, peak\u2011demand management and the overall digital user journey.<\/p>\n Once again, the 2026 edition was characterized by strong ticket demand and stable operations throughout the event lifecycle, demonstrating the robustness, scalability and reliability of the solution deployed. The smooth purchasing and access experience delivered to end users further confirmed the maturity of the model implemented by Atos and consolidated during previous editions.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 2026 World Breaking DanceSport Festival in Brisbane <\/p>\n In parallel, Atos also supported the 2026 World Breaking DanceSport Festival in Brisbane, held on January 17 and 18, 2026, a landmark event for the development of Breaking in Australia and across Oceania. The festival generated significant interest, with tickets selling out ahead of the event, underscoring both the growing global popularity of the discipline and the ability of Atos\u2019 ticketing platform to perform reliably under conditions of very high demand.<\/p>\n Beyond their operational success, these two events form part of a broader strategic roadmap led by WDSF to further develop Breaking following its successful Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. With the discipline set to be part of the Olympic program again at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, these events also contribute to the long\u2011term ambition of positioning DanceSport for the future, notably in the context of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games, with strong interest observed from key stakeholders and institutional representatives surrounding the event ecosystem.<\/p>\n From a strategic perspective, these deliveries reinforce Atos\u2019 role as a global technology partner capable of supporting both established DanceSport competitions and high-profile disciplines such as Breaking, across multiple geographies and event formats. The platforms deployed showcased scalability under peak demand, real\u2011time transaction management and overall operational reliability, illustrating Atos\u2019 broader capabilities in delivering secure, end\u2011to\u2011end digital experiences for large\u2011scale international events.<\/p>\n These latest achievements further strengthen Atos\u2019 position as a trusted technology partner for major sports and cultural events worldwide, combining expertise in digital platforms, data management and operational resilience to support organizers, enhance fan experiences and contribute to the sustainable growth of global sporting disciplines.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThe momentum within our sport continues to grow, particularly among younger athletes. As we expand opportunities globally, it is essential that our events meet the highest operational and digital standards. Atos played a key role in ensuring a seamless ticketing experience in Blackpool and Brisbane, and we value their contribution to the continued evolution of WDSF events worldwide,\u201d said Shawn Tay, President of the World DanceSport Federation.<\/p>\n \u201cAtos is a proud partner of the World DanceSport Federation, and our teams were absolutely amazed by the quality of the organization, the level of attendance and the engagement of the fanbase, showing the incredible traction the discipline has been experiencing for years. We are delighted to bring the best of our technologies to ensure the participant, that are both athletes and artists, can benefit from a smooth, reliable, state-of the art technology environment so they can express all their potential\u201d said Nacho Moros, Head of Atos Major Events.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Atos has maintained a dedicated Sports and Major Events division for more than 30 years. This experience in delivering innovative solutions for the world\u2019s most prestigious competitions enables Atos to provide the flexibility and technological excellence required for all types of events \u2014 from local tournaments to major global showcases. Leading this commitment is its role as UEFA\u2019s Official IT Partner for National Team Football since late 2022, as well as its long-standing relationship with the Olympic and Paralympic Movements since 1992 and 2002 respectively, providing advanced IT services through the successful Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Most recently, Atos became CONMEBOL\u2019s Official Innovation Partner, which will focus on South American football\u2019s domestic-club competitions.<\/p>\n Download the PDF document<\/a><\/p>\n ***<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n About Atos Group<\/p>\n Atos Group<\/a> is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 59,000 employees and annual revenue of c. \u20ac7.2 billion (pro forma for the disposal of Advanced Computing activities), operating in 61 countries under two brands \u2013 Atos for services and Eviden for products and systems. European number one in cybersecurity and cloud, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos Group is the brand under which Atos SE (Societas Europaea) operates. Atos SE listed on Euronext Paris.\u00a0<\/p>\n