Facilitating an active world!

IAKS is the world's leading non-profit network for professionals in the sports, leisure and recreation facilities industry. Since 1965, it promotes the international exchange of expertise in planning, design and operations.

A worldwide network of experts 

The IAKS is a vibrant platform open to everyone who creates, plans and operates sport and leisure facilities. We're the only organisation in the industry that connects all stakeholders along the value chain: planner, architects & designers, municipalities, vendors & manufacturers.

IAKS operates in regions within the IAKS international umbrella, ensuring that you'll find networking opportunities and events that are tailored to your local needs.

Also, we collaborate with international organizations like the IPC to promote active and meaningful lifestyles and transform communities and urban areas into places of active living. IAKS is furthermore recognized by the IOC as official partner.