ISPO Accelerating Sports

Matchmaking with ISPO

Benefit from the matchmaking of the flagship event

30 NOV. - 02 DEC. 2025, Trade Fair Center Messe München

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Targeted matchmaking helps you to make valuable contacts with sports business professionals from the entire value chain. Before, during and after the trade show. Whether via the matchmaking app or at the relaxed networking events: network with the sports industry. This will lead to relevant conversations, lasting relationships and new business opportunities.

Matchmaking

  • Physical matchmaking

    You will find designated matchmaking areas in the halls. There we organize networking events for product managers, designers and media professionals. More information will follow.

  • Digital matchmaking

    We bring you together with other exhibitors, visitors and media based on common interests. You can also easily make appointments via a special function in our ISPO app.

Zwei Frauen sitzen in Sesseln auf der ISPO und networken

How it works

  • Download the ISPO app (coming soon)
  • Benefit from smart connections between exhibitors, visitors and media
  • Arrange on-site meetings directly via chat
  • Available two weeks before the event
  • Post-event connection option for exhibitors (at an additional cost)

Events & Networking

It's not only the most important part of a trade show, it's the most fun, too!

  • Global Game Shaper Network

    Women in leadership roles in the sports industry are given a platform that promotes exchange, increases visibility and strengthens empowerment.

    📍30 NOV. I Entrance West I tbc

  • ISPO Executive Night

    An exclusive dinner brings together decision-makers, athletes and the media. The highlight is the presentation of the Retail and ISPO Cup Awards.

    📍30 NOV. I ICM I 18:00

  • Athletes Alliance X ISPO

    Athletes and entrepreneurs come together to share knowledge, develop ideas and build sustainable connections.

    📍01 DEC. I Entrance West I tbc

  • ISPO Award Gathering

    The ISPO Award winners take center stage. A stage that makes innovations visible and creates networking moments.

    📍30 NOV. I B1 I tbc

  • ISPO Brandnew Founders Fights Pitches & Finals

    16 start-ups from Sportstech, Sustainability, Performance & Outdoor pitch their concepts with final award ceremony.

    📍30. NOV. - 01 DEC. I B1 I tbc

  • ISPO Texttrends Award Ceremony

    Trends in the textile industry move into the spotlight and the most groundbreaking innovations are honored.

    📍01 DEC. I B1 I tbc

  • Networking Night SPORT BRAND MEDIA

    An exclusive networking format that facilitates exchange, initiates cooperation and creates new contacts.

    📍01 DEC. I ICM I 17:00

  • Happy Hour Retail Club

    International members of the Retail Club meet for an exclusive networking event with drinks, inspiring conversations and global contacts.

    📍30 NOV. - 1 DEC. I B1 I 15:00

  • Zeitgeist Networking Event

    Exhibitors in the Zeitgeist Area use an exclusive get-together to exchange ideas, discover synergies and forge new partnerships.

    📍30 NOV. - 1 DEC. I A1 I 15:30

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