High-tech, High Fives, Health & Highlights: ISPO Munich 24 -That's a Wrap!

• Innovation as a driver of change
• Sustainability: Not a trend, but an obligation
• Health as the main topic
• 78 top speakers and world stars on stage
• ISPO Award as a benchmark for innovation
• International meeting place for designers and developers
• Global knowledge exchange on key future topic
• The bottom line: the future begins now!

With nearly 2,300 exhibitors from 50 countries, 55,000 participants from 113 countries, six high-profile conferences - SPORT MARKE MEDIEN, Sports Tech Nation, German Trainers’ Summit, Ski Industry Climate Summit, therapie MÜNCHEN and BIOTEXFUTURE Fall Forum - along with impressive innovations, in-depth discussions and a clear focus on the future, ISPO Munich 2024 has become the platform that makes the industry’s transformation visible and tangible.

• The Sustainability Hub in collaboration with Patagonia: Paving the way toward a sustainable future Focussing on natural materials paves the way toward a circular economy and sustainable production methods.
   

ISPO Munich also served as a stage for 150 groundbreaking technologies. These ranged from VR-supported regeneration tools through wearables that measure muscle fatigue in real time, to AI-controlled fitness devices. The “Future Lab” was particularly impressive with its presentations of technologies, solution providers and outstanding, award-winning products with the potential to fundamentally transform the sports industry.

“If we can use technology to ensure we're more active throughout our day, we could have a much more active lifestyle. […] The speaking topics at ISPO this year have been phenomenal. They’ve been very diverse, covering different ages, genders, products, and challenges. You name a topic – it’s here”, says Grace McNamara, Founder & CEO of The Collective, supporting companies to drive a healthier tomorrow through business growth and leadership development.

The Sustainability Hub in partnership with Patagonia made it clear how the industry can contribute to climate protection. Brands like Adidas and Gore-Tex showed that high-performance products can also be sustainable. The use of algae as a renewable raw material is particularly innovative. 

Panels and keynotes explored the new understanding of health and what it means for the sports industry. Read more about health in the ISPO whitepaper: Sport, Health & Retail

Emma P. (Mason) Zwiebler, CEO / World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI), underlined the urgency:

Andre Agassi, Malaika Mihambo, Alexander and Mischa Zverev, as well as Julian Nagelsmann and many more discussed health, sports and innovation.

80 products received the highly coveted seal of quality for outstanding products, showcasing the industry’s innovative strength in future-oriented areas.

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.

Over 1,500 designers and product developers from the sports, fashion, automotive, bike and lifestyle industries exchanged ideas about material trends, technologies and circular design.

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.

Sports tech leaders, brands and rights holders, investors and over 300 start-ups exchanged ideas about the future of sports, technology and health at the conferences and the Expo area.

ISPO Munich 2024 proved that it is indeed a platform where health, technology and sports are rethought and redefined. The numbers and eloquent voices of the participants made it clear that ISPO Munich is the place to be for anyone who wants to be formatively involved in topics such as sustainability, combatting inactivity and promoting technological transformation.

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.

Save the Date: ISPO Munich 2025 - 02-04. December 2025