ISPO 2025: Day 2 - full of momentum, full of highlights

West entrance

The Morning Run by CEP and @runningshoesworld got the community moving in the morning. The creators were equipped with shoes from CEP and started the second day of the trade fair full of energy.

Conference Stage

This session provided exciting insights into the future of running. The topics covered were

• what statistics reveal about longevity and running behavior,
• why performance today is defined less by peak performance and more by sustainable resilience,
• and how neurophysiological approaches can improve training and regeneration.

Luise Walther and Urs Weber impressively demonstrated how closely running and ageing are linked

House of Content

Lena Haushofer presented the most important figures and insights from this year's ISPO and gave an overview of what moved the trade show. Stefan Rummel explained why change matters now, and Mike Seaman explained the strategic realignment and the next steps for the platform.

Hall A1.450 | ISPO 520M by Highsnobiety

In an interview, André Schürrle showed how hydration, performance, culture and community interact at DRYLL - and how this combination shapes the brand.

House of Content

Oliver Bierhoff offered a look at sport and business from a perspective that has shaped both worlds. He shared learnings from his international career and explained which impulses from overseas are becoming relevant for the industry.

Padel Village - Padel Factory Court

The MyPadel padel tournament was fast, intense and open to all levels. Action, fair play and lots of fun dominated the court - anyone who wanted to could register directly via the event link.

Conference Stage

The most innovative textiles, fibers, fabrics and components for sports and outdoor were awarded. A compact overview of material trends that will shape the coming seasons.

Conference Stage

The new generation of the industry competed against each other one last time in the Founders Fight Ring: OutDoor, Performance, Sustainability and SportsTech. After pitch rounds, jury questions and audience voting, an overall winner was chosen who showed where the industry is heading.

• At the Running Test Track in Hall B2, visitors were able to try out the latest running products directly and hands-on.
• At the EGYM Challenge in Hall B1, there was a daily performance check - including attractive prizes that motivated many participants.

A little energy boost in between was provided by

• BLITZbee with refreshing drinks
• crispy pizzas from Gustavo Gusto Pizza.

Tattoo Spot - Hall A1
ISPO forever? Tomorrow you have another chance to get a free tattoo.

Starting at 16:00, the Zeitgeist Happy Hour (ZEITGEIST) kicked off the evening.
At 17:00, both the Happy Hour in the Scandinavian Village (A2) and the Material Lab Hangout (A2) followed.

All three spots offered the ideal setting to wind down the second day of the show — with plenty of conversations, spontaneous encounters, and an overall great vibe.