The world’s largest trade fair for business founders, Bits & Pretzels, takes place on September 24 - 26, 2017 in Munich for the fifth time – a must for every start up. Networking and keynotes are the focus. Along with others, Philipp Lahm (Fanmiles), Oliver Kahn (Goalplay) and Runtastic enter the sports business. The network “Frauen verbinden” (Connecting women) invites visitors on an “Innovation Journey” at the Munich trade fair. And ISPO.com is once again media partner for Bits & Pretzels.

With the Cloudflash, the running shoe manufacturer On is producing the Product of the Year 2017 in the Performance segment at the ISPO AWARD. The Swiss have long been involved in the trail running market as well. Co-founder of the company Olivier Bernhard knows what's important when it comes to running shoes as Ironman winner. In an interview with ISPO.com he gives insights.

As part of a new series, ISPO.com is introducing the movers and shakers of the sports business and their jobs. “My sports job,” part 4: Raphael Brinkert is founder of Jung von Matt/sports.

How do you get good jobs in the sports business? In “My Sports Job”, insiders who work there tell us what is important. Part 2 of the series: Oliver Brüggen, Senior Director PR Central Europe.

As part of a new series at the start of the Bundesliga season, ISPO.com is introducing individuals with particularly exciting jobs – at FC Bayern, at Adidas, and even at Facebook. “My sports job,” part 3: Daniel Kramer works among social media giants – and in doing so is responsible for clubs in the Bundesliga. 

As part of a new series at the start of the 2017/18 Bundesliga season, ISPO.com is introducing players with particularly exciting jobs. We begin with Felix Loesner, Social Media Team Leader for FC Bayern Munich.

New year-round connection: Salomon and Atomic will not exhibit at ISPO MUNICH in 2018, but will use the digital products and services of the international ISPO Sports Business Network throughout the year. In a double interview with ISPO.com, Messe München CEO Klaus Dittrich and Amer Sports Winter Sports President Dr. Michael Schineis explain the long-term partnership.