ISPO Munich/10/21/2024

Discover the highlight speakers at ISPO Munich 2024

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No ISPO Munich without inspiring speakers. From tennis legend Andre Agassi and athletics icon Malaika Mihambo to the brothers Alexander and Mischa Zverev and coaching ace Julian Nagelsmann: these stars not only bring sporting success with them, but also gripping stories that motivate and move. Why you shouldn't miss these and other sporting heroes and what inspiration they can give you!

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Mischa and Alexander Zverev

Well attended: Press conference in the afternoon with Mischa and Alexander Zverev as well as improvr CEO Alexander Will.
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The Zverev brothers were born into tennis. Mischa, formerly number 25 in the world rankings, won four doubles titles and one singles title on the ATP Tour. Today he is an entrepreneur and manager of his brother Alexander Zverev. Alexander, better known as Sascha, has also won numerous titles, including six Masters 1000 tournaments and the gold medal at the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Despite suffering from type 1 diabetes, which forced him to inject himself with insulin during a toilet break, he triumphed in Tokyo. He took this experience as an opportunity to set up the Alexander Zverev Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting children with diabetes.

➡️ Intelligent training - Alexander and Mischa Zverev on the future of sport, mixed reality technology and brain-based training from IMPROVR

Together, the brothers are working on the future of sport by combining technology and performance. At ISPO Munich 2024, Alexander and Mischa Zverev will present their insights into the future of sport together with the startup "IMPROVR" on the Main Stage. They will focus in particular on the exciting topics of mixed reality technology and brain-based performance training.

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Malaika Mihambo

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Fabian Hensel

Malaika Mihambo is an Olympic, world and European champion in the long jump and has already won the Sportswoman of the Year award three times. In addition to sport, she lives mindfulness and inner strength, which are also central themes in her book "Spring dich frei: Mein Weg zu Achtsamkeit und innerer Stärke". The environmental science graduate is also passionately committed to environmental protection, discipline, fairness and integrity in sport. With her association "Malaikas Herzsprung e.V.", she is committed to social justice and education for children and young people.

➡️ Jump free. Malaika Mihambo for more equal opportunities and inclusion in sport

At ISPO Munich 2024, Malaika Mihambo will provide insights into her impressive career as a long jumper. She will talk about how sport can boost self-confidence, how she motivates herself every day, her experiences with everyday racism, why tolerance is so important and where the boundaries of discrimination and exclusion should lie.

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Andre Agassi

Andre Agassi can look back on an impressive 20-year career in professional tennis, during which he won eight Grand Slam titles. Today, he is not only an author, but also a philanthropist. Agassi is not only an icon on the tennis court: with the establishment of the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education, he is actively involved in improving the educational opportunities of disadvantaged children.

➡️ Former tennis world number 1 & multiple Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi on successful tennis, his two careers & his special educational mission

Want to find out more about Agassi? At ISPO Munich 2024, he explains how the immense pressure to succeed kept him away from tennis for a long time, how his comeback came about and how he rediscovered his passion for the sport. He also talks about his mission to revolutionize the education system and explains why time is the most valuable resource for this.

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Julian Nagelsmann

Julian Nagelsmann

Julian Nagelsmann is not only the national coach of the German national soccer team, but also the youngest head coach in the history of the Bundesliga. One thing is certain: Germany has never experienced a national team coach like him. Der Spiegel recently described him as "young, easy-going, eloquent", while Stern magazine attested that he "feels responsible for more than just the match plan". In addition to his innovative training approaches, Nagelsmann is heavily involved in social projects, particularly in youth soccer.

➡️ How to unleash an entire country: Leadership guidelines from national coach Julian Nagelsmann

On the Main Stage at ISPO Munich 2024, Nagelsmann will take stock of his first year as national team coach. He will talk about whether and how he has succeeded in re-inspiring soccer and the entire soccer nation. He will also explain his modern team approach and give an outlook on his future-oriented philosophy. All this and much more awaits you at ISPO Munich 2024.

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Judith Gerlach (SMM)

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Judith Gerlach is the Bavarian Minister of State for Health, Care and Prevention and will talk about health policy and new perspectives at SPORT MARKE MEDIEN.

➡️ Sport is health policy - New perspectives & cooperation | Discussion

Sport has a direct impact on health policy, especially as many young people stop playing sport by the age of 25. Institutions and the sports industry are increasingly working together to prevent this decline and promote health. New strategies could emerge through innovative partnerships to sustainably improve sporting activity and therefore health in the population.

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Arne Freundt (SMM)

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Arne Freundt, CEO of PUMA, will talk about fitness racing with HYROX founder Moritz Fürste at the SPORT MARKE MEDIEN partner conference. Freundt has held the position of CEO since 2022 and wants to drive the company forward in a positive way.

➡️ HYROX x PUMA: A strong partnership in fitness racing

The partnership between HYROX and PUMA is central to the global success of Fitness Racing. PUMA has been involved since 2018 and will remain an official partner until 2027, developing innovative clothing and a special footwear collection for 2025. Both benefit from the joint product development and international reach. Success factors are the combination of running and workouts as well as the global expansion of the sport.

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Kati Wilhelm (SMM)

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Kati Wilhelm is a three-time Olympic champion in the biathlon, although she was a cross-country skier for a long time. Together with Olympic bobsleigh champion André Lange, she talks to SPORT MARKE MEDIEN about motivation.

➡️ Motivation & identification thanks to top-class sport | Interview

The market for sports speakers enables companies to benefit from athletes like Kati Wilhelm and André Lange. Wilhelm shares her expertise in decision-making in speeches, while Lange conveys team spirit through real and virtual bobsleigh rides. Such athletes are a good fit for HR measures and corporate events that focus on topics such as leadership, teamwork and motivation.

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Ralf Rangnick (SMM)

Ralf Rangnick, whose nickname is "Football Professor", became a German Football Ambassador in 2024. At the SPORT MARKE MEDIEN conference, he will be honored by Roland Bischof, the founder of German Football Ambassador.

➡️ German Football Ambassador - 2024

Since 2013, a non-profit association has been recognizing German coaches and players who build bridges between cultures and religions abroad through soccer and live values such as fair play and tolerance. In 2024, Toni Kroos, Ralf Rangnick, Lothar Matthäus and posthumously Andreas Brehme were honored. Previous winners include icons such as Franz Beckenbauer, Ilkay Gündogan, Jürgen Klopp and Tina Theune. This initiative celebrates personalities who deliver more than just victories through sport - they promote genuine cultural exchange.

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German Trainers' Summit

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The summit for elite and competitive sports coaches

On 4 DECEMBER 2024, successful athletes, experienced coaches and renowned scientists as well as partners of elite sport will come together. The platform for exchanging the latest scientific findings and practical applications in elite and competitive sport.

  • Patrick Irmler, DFB Academy
  • Dennis Tannhäuser, National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
  • Lars Lienhard Managing Director NAT - Neuro Athletic Training GmbH
  • Prof. Dr. Jana Strahler, University of Freiburg
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therapie München

therapie MÜNCHEN is a trade fair and congress for therapy and medical rehabilitation and is aimed at physiotherapists, occupational therapists, sports therapists, masseurs and medical bath attendants in southern Germany and throughout Austria.

  • Tilla Armstrong (Olympic Training Center MRN)
  • Luise Walther Studied cultural economics, Z-Health Coach, author
  • Reinhold Gruber Sports scientist B.Sc. and neuroathletics trainer
  • Angelika (Gela) Allmann Graduate sports scientist, model, author, coach
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Sports Tech Nation

Learn. Network. Enjoy.

Sports Tech Nation is the premier summit for the sports technology industry, providing a platform for influential leaders in sports and technology. Together they discuss new trends and the most ground-breaking technologies in the industry.

  • Charles Fremont, UEFA Innovation Hub Manager
  • Mauricio Sulaimán, President of the World Boxing Council
  • Lise Cosimi, CEO of LCC
  • Amit David, Head of Innovation at the Israel Paralympic Committee
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