YKK remains Presenting Sponsor of ISPO Brandnew. The Japanese zipper manufacturer is looking forward to further collaboration with up-and-coming startups in the sports industry.

Sport stands for diversity. And thus, of course, also for sexual diversity. More and more athletes are getting publicly involved in the LGBTQ+ scene. We introduce you to prominent examples.

An interview with Professor Dr. Manuel Sand on adventure travel and sustainability.

How does lobbying for a good cause work? Laura Santucci supported Barack Obama in his presidential campaign and tells us her tips. One thing is clear: Position papers won't get you very far.

AI holograms for retail, neuroathletics training with VR, women in leadership: 6 groundbreaking trends from the future.

Many have discovered running for themselves in the Corona pandemic. But mega sales for running brands are offset by declining numbers of participants in competitions. Will the runner's high last or will running run out of steam? Urs Weber gave an industry insight at the Runner's World running symposium at ISPO Munich - with four major trends that are encouraging.

New, sustainable materials for skis, smart gadgets that make fun on and off the slopes even safer, and inflation as a driver for ski touring and cross-country skiing. Innovations as well as climate and energy challenges are changing how we do winter sports. We highlight 5 winter sports trends.