just ten weeks to go until ISPO 2026
27/August/2026
With just ten weeks to go until ISPO 2026 debuts at its new home at RAI Amsterdam (3–5 November), the global sports and outdoor industry is preparing for a relocated flagship gathering co-located alongside the International Running Expo (IRX). From high-octane urban freestyle competitions to strategic executive panels, this year’s show introduces a bold refresh to the global trade calendar.
Key Deadlines & Ticket Tiering
Program / Access Pass | Event Details & Deadlines | Pricing & Offers |
ISPO Leaders Summit | Nov 3 (C-Suite & Strategic Decision-Makers) | €495 (Rates increase Sept 1) |
ISPO Expo Pass | Nov 4–5 (Exhibition Floor, Demos & Hubs) | 50% off with promo code AUG!26 (Expires Aug 31) |
ISPO Excellence Awards | Final deadline for products, B2B & services | Submissions close 1 Sept 2026 |
Show Floor Activations & Global Buyer Reach
Rock A Rail Takes Amsterdam: The Snowfest crew and Jibworx are bringing the world-famous Rock A Rail tour directly to Congress Square at RAI Amsterdam. Featuring a full-scale street jam complete with a real bus setup, top freeskiers and snowboarders will compete in live rail sessions alongside an expanded Snowfest Village.
52-Country Retail Presence: Confirmed retail buyers and commercial delegates from over 52 nations will assemble to negotiate seasonal orders and preview unreleased brand gear.
New Voices & Keynote Speakers
Podcasts & Trend Intelligence: Eoin Comerford (Outdoor Unfiltered), Mili Tharakan (No Ordinary Cloth), and Jan Agelink (Buro Jantrendman) will host live sessions from the Podcast Studio.
Brand Strategy & Design: Key stages will feature insights from Fredrik Ekstrom (Above The Clouds), independent strategist Paris Bethel, and Sam Parkinson (Mizuno Corporation EMEA).
Global Visionaries: The speaker roster links up with global industry icons including Olympic champion Allyson Felix, filmmaker/climber Jimmy Chin, and The North Face founder Hap Klopp.
ISPO is where the global sports and outdoor industry comes together and this month’s newsletter covers the latest activation announcements, speaker reveals, award updates, retailers confirmed and key ticket deadlines.
