- 185,000 m2 of exhibition space reserved in 17 halls
- 1,950 exhibitors from 50 countries
ispo winter will open its doors for the 69th time from
February 1st to 4th, 2009. As the leading international
tradeshow for the sports industry the ispo winter’s goal is to put the
spotlight on industry-specific issues and attract the requisite attention. In
addition to offering conferences, workshops and seminars, ispo also publishes
the results of representative market research. This concept is in part a reason
for ispo winter’s great success.The Munich-based industry event’s 185,000
square meters of exhibition space are fully booked. 1,950 exhibitors from 50
countries presenting their latest trends to an international audience of
industry professionals.
These positive statistic are in part a result of the ispo winter’s
custom-tailored tradeshow concept. Each community offers authentic side events
and thus creates a special, individual atmosphere. The different segments are
divided as follows: board_ispo (A1-A3), ispovision (A4), ski_ispo (B3/B5),
sportstyle_ispo (B1/B2), performance_ispo (C3/C4), Sports Source Europe
(C1/C2), outdoor_ispo (A5/A6 and B6) and the crossover hall B5 (ski &
outdoor).
Board_ispo Board sports enthusiasts will congregate in halls A1-A3. In this community more than 250 brands present the entire
bandwidth of products for the winter 2009/10 season. Among the highlights are
686, Alprausch, APO, Bataleon, Burton, Carhartt,
Chiemsee, Dainese, DC,
Electric, Ezekiel, Forum, Flow, Head, Holden, Nidecker, Nikita, Nitro, Ogio,
Orage, Planet Earth, Ride Snowboards, Rome Snowboards, Skullcandy, Santa Cruz, Sessions,
Special Blend, Vans, Volcom, and Zimtstern.
Easy-to follow segmentation allows easy navigation among the many
products and newcomers: in addition to the already established board_ispo Shop
Summit, covering subjects relevant for store owners, from shop furnishings,
inventory control systems to strategic positioning concepts, under the motto
“Modern Shop Strategies”, hall A1
will also host snowboard hardware suppliers.
The Active Sports Design Network IDEAS presents a trend preview for the
fall/winter 2010/11 season, as well as its new sports color card for winter
2010/11.
The latest developments in technical snowboard apparel and trendy board
sports fashions are bundled in hall A2.
An art exhibition by Spacejunk Gallery, the Volcom Miniramp Invitational, as
well as an authentic surf bar and lounge area complete the offers available in
A2. Hall A3 offers an overview of
the fashion trends for the freestyle and freeski segments. In addition to
high-quality product presentations two fashion shows for sportswear and
freestyle will provide additional excitement.
ispovision Exhibiting for the first time at ispovision (A4), labels such as Hunter,
Moscow Design, and Seed will introduce their latest trends. Brands like Bogner
Fire & Ice, Conte of Florence, Hell is for Heroes, Matador, Mäser,
Powderhorn, Sportalm, Toni Sailer Sport, and Zai return to the event to present
their innovations. One of the highlights at the 2009 event will be the Global
Sport & Style Award, presented in the categories Premium Winterstyle, Best
Streetstyle, Premium Sportstyle, Brand of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, and
Designer of the Year.
At the ispovision Business Lounge exhibitors and visitors may enjoy
culinary snacks and meet in a relaxed environment.
The Stiftung der Deutschen Bekleidungsindustrie
(German Apparel Industry Foundation) will present the European Fashion Award
FASH 2009 under the motto “New Diversity”. The winning designs will be
presented to the public for the first time at the ispovision.
Sportstyle_ispo The sportstyle halls B1 and B2 will once again host a number of
well-known brands, among them Craft, Halti, Kjus, Luhta, Odlo, Spyder, and
Vist. Several brands celebrate their premiere, such as Capranea, Cuun, Jilt,
Pyua, and Skins. This is the perfect opportunity for retailers to get a
comprehensive overview of the latest winterstyle and snow wear trends. On
Monday, February 2nd, Promostyl will present the latest innovations
for the coming winter season.
Ski_ispo Everything in halls B3 and B4 will revolve around ski hardware. The halls host close to 180
brands, among them Alpina, Atomic, Briko, Carrera, Cratoni, Dalbello, Dynastar,
Elan, Fischer, Hamax, Head, K2, Leki, Marker, Montana, Movement, Nordica,
Reichmann, Salomon, Therm-ic, Tecnica, Uvex, Völkl, Wintersteiger, and many
more, and several brands from the freeski
segment, such as Black Crows, Core, Faction Skis, 4 FRNT, and Liberty Skis.
Exhibitors in the crossover hall B5
include Bailo, Diamir, Dolomite, Dynafit, Fritschi, Garmont, Lowa, Lowe Alpine, Naxo, Rossignol and Silvretta, among others.
Ten creative newcomer brands will present their innovations as part of the
successful newcomer project Skilift.
Performance_ispo Hall C4 hosts the exhibits of
renowned brands, such as Garlando, Garmin, Polar, Stiga, Suunto, Timex, and Victor. The fitness segment is represented by other
well-known exhibitors: Accell fitness, Hammer, Kettler, Reebok, Royalbeach,
Style fitness, and many more.
The “Runner’s World Action Point” in hall C3 offers a multi-faceted side event program: in addition to the
presentation of the new ispo certification with a get2together to follow, the
program also includes a “Heart Rate Summit”, where leading manufacturers will
introduce their latest heart rate monitoring devices. This year’s Runner’s
World Action Point partner is navigation equipment specialist Garmin.
Sport Source Europe The Sport Source Europe (C1/C2)
will extend over two exhibition halls at ispo winter 09. The fully booked hall C2 will host exhibitors from China, India,
Pakistan, and Taiwan.
Exhibits include various types of equipment for ball sports, fitness &
gymnastics, golf, indoor and outdoor sports, skating & skateboarding, track
& field, water sports, winter sports, and more. There will also be exhibits
for publications & services, safety equipment, and athletic footwear. In
hall C1 visitors will find more
exhibitors, as well as a specially designated product testing area, for first
hand testing and demonstration of a number of innovative products. Lastly,
there will also be an opportunity to sample some tasty Far East cuisine.
Outdoor_ispo Thanks to very positive feedback for 2008, the outdoor_ispo will once
again cover the halls A5, A6 B6 and the crossover hall B5 close to
the East Entrance. The snow ice & rock summit will be held for the third
time in hall A6, this year endorsed by Marmot and Schoeller Textil AG,
long-time partners. On four days the participants will discuss current
subjects, trends, and issues relevant to the ski, outdoor, and backcountry
segments, take part in workshops, and enjoy the latest film material.
On February 1st, 2009 the German climbing elite will prepare
for the DAV Boulder Cup on February 4th, young stars will prove
their mettle at the DAV Kids Cup. Another highlight is the presentation of the
ispo awards (European Ski Award, ispo Outdoor Award) for extraordinary product
innovations from the outdoor and ski segments. The “freeheel village” at the
East Entrance is a new feature at ispo winter, presenting the latest products
from the Telemark/freeheeling segment.
Best Ager
The fashion show at the “ispo Best Ager Gallery” offers a preview of the
latest outfits for this demanding target group. Interested retailers will be
able to gain new inspiration for POS. During an open panel discussion on
Tuesday, February 3rd, 09, experiences with and advice for business
with Best Ager customers will be discussed.
Active Kids Children and youths in particular spend increasing amounts of their free
time with computer games and television instead of being active in sports. This
is the reason for the focus on “Active Kids” at ispo winter 09, and a number of
related projects are planned. An example are the special children’s categories
included in the various awards. There is increasing demand for children’s
apparel and ski equipment, and such products have to satisfy high levels of functionality
and safety aspects with the help of intelligent technology and durable
materials.
Eco Responsibility Award
by ispo: sustainability wins
For the first time ever ispo winter presents a special award on the
subject of sustainability. The Eco Responsibility Award will be presented to
companies that act as role models and pioneers for the industry in regards to
environmental awareness. Due to the serious climate changes we are facing this
award is geared to sharpen the awareness for this highly critical subject. The
selection is dependent on evaluation according to scientifically substantiated
criteria. A jury consisting of scientists, consultants, and journalists will
select the winners in the categories Hardware / Textile / Footwear and
Accessories.
Brand New Hall
B3 will host exhibits by young
brands from all sports segments entered in the ispo BrandNew Awards. Eight
winners were selected from close to 300 entries in the world’s largest newcomer
competition in the sporting goods industry. Only the best will receive the use
of a booth in the popular ispo BrandNew area – this year located in ski_ispo
hall B3.
Thanks to the ability to scout out the latest trends and developments,
and a consistent objective to present the best innovations, all signs are “go”
for ispo winter 09.
Tobias Gröber, Business Unit Leader,
has reason to be pleased: “We are very excited about the status
of
registrations. It is an indication for the future, validates our
concept, and
is proof of our acceptance throughout the market.”
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