The figures speak for themselves: 81% of children do not get enough exercise. The consequences? A challenge for healthcare systems, the economy and society. But instead of just issuing a warning, ISPO Munich 2024 set an example: The future of sport starts here and now - with pioneering innovations, inspiring minds and a clear mission.
ISPO Munich 2024 was the perfect meeting place for everyone who wants to actively shape the future of the sports industry. With 55,000 participants from 113 countries and nearly 2,300 exhibitors from 50 countries, ISPO Munich offered a stage for future thinkers. Six visionary partner conferences - SPORT MARKE MEDIEN, Sports Tech Nation, German Trainers' Summit, Ski Industry Climate Summit by Atomic, therapie MÜNCHEN and the BIOTEXFUTURE Fall Forum - brought global topics such as health, tech and sustainability into focus.
From wearables that measure muscle fatigue in real time to AI-controlled fitness devices and VR-supported regeneration tools: ISPO Munich 2024 was the place-to-be for new technologies. Bright minds met in the Future Lab to present and discuss trends and products. With 150 groundbreaking innovations, ISPO Munich thus offered a foretaste of the future that makes you want more.
The Sustainability Hub in collaboration with Patagonia was about more than just green visions: The circular economy, innovative materials and new production methods showed how the industry is taking responsibility.
Brands such as Adidas and Gore-Tex presented high-performance products that are also sustainable. Game changer: algae as the raw material of the future!
The shocking truth: 81% of children worldwide do not get enough exercise, explained WHO representative Fiona Bull on stage at the ISPO Future Lab. The economic and health consequences are enormous and require urgent action. The ISPO audience was unanimous: these staggering figures do not mark a state of affairs that the sports industry is prepared to accept. The exchange at the event clearly showed that a common will is forming to initiate a turnaround here.
Emma P. (Mason) Zwiebler, CEO / World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI), underlined the urgency:
However, ISPO not only offered a stage for debates and exciting product presentations from the worlds of sport and fashion, but also a space for innovative partnerships and concepts. therapie MÜNCHEN, the accompanying trade fair for medical rehabilitation and corporate health, added further perspectives and attracted a large number of experts.
The event thus impressively demonstrated how sport, health and lifestyle are increasingly merging. And partners such as KlosterKitchen and Yfood are also providing important impetus to jointly develop solutions for a more active and healthier society.
The ISPO white paper "The Future of Sport, Health & Retail" provides another exciting look at the topic of health with the results of a Europe-wide survey.
Andre Agassi, Malaika Mihambo, Alexander and Mischa Zverev, Julian Nagelsmann and 78 other top speakers - the ISPO Munich stage was filled with stars, coaches, experts and visionaries who are driving change in the sports industry.
Andre Agassi, former world number one, multiple Grand Slam champion and committed philanthropist, was enthusiastic about his visit to ISPO Munich:
Of course, the exhibitors at ISPO Munich once again presented many outstanding new products and styles, impressively demonstrating the innovative power of the sports industry. Not only were there many trend-setting new products to discover, but over 80 products and services were also honored with the ISPO Award for their products. This seal of quality shows what really counts: Innovation and excellence. Whether groundbreaking technologies or pioneering products - the award winners set new standards for the sports industry.
Another emotional highlight: the ISPO Cup 2024 went to Verena Bentele, twelve-time Paralympic gold medal winner and President of the VdK social association. Verena was honored for her tireless commitment to inclusion and social justice. With her work, she impressively demonstrates how sport can unite people and promote social change.
National soccer player Lina Magull designed this unique piece for the "Love Everyone" charity campaign of ISPO Munich 2024 and the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. A T-shirt with a powerful motif: hands reaching for the stars, forming the word "Love" and symbolizing the unifying power of sport. The campaign was supported by Flexfit and Unzer.
All proceeds go to sports social programs such as "Futbalo Girls" and "HIGH FIVE", which teach children and young people in Germany and Austria social skills and self-determination.
ISPO Munich attracted more than 300 start-ups, over 1,500 top designers and product developers, as well as leading developers from the sports, fashion, automotive, bike and lifestyle sectors. Whether material trends, circular design or cutting-edge technologies - ISPO Munich 2024 was a hotspot for all those who want to set new trends.
ISPO Munich 2024 was a wake-up call, a platform and a laboratory all in one. It showed that health, tech and sustainability are the major drivers of the industry and that sport can achieve more than ever before - and can face up to this fact with courage.
For three days, the slogan "Love Every Contact" was: Make Experiences to experience innovations up close, Find Solutions for the challenges of the industry, Gain Insights through knowledge and trends, and Get Guidance to find orientation in the dynamic world of the sports business.
The event also proved the importance of real personal connections and knowledge sharing. Hunter Lovins, Hunter Lovins President and Founder / Natural Capitalism Solutionssums it up perfectly:
One thing is clear: if you want to keep your finger on the pulse of the times, you can't miss ISPO Munich.
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