
, 17 September 2007
Recently a group of us from different LOCOG departments embarked on the IOC’s Test Event (‘TE’) Observer Programme to Beijing. There was representation from Sport, Transport, Security, Technology, Communications, and Venues and Infrastructure.
As part of the Venues & Infrastructure team I was there to observe and gather information relating to venues and how they were operated in a Test Event situation. Observing the IOC delegation as they observed BOCOG, and understanding what they will expect when it is our turn to put on our rehearsals was an insightful opportunity.