IAKS - International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities

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IAKS SUSTAINABILITY DAY

New IAKS webinar series:
Sustainability Day on 30 October 2024

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IAKS in a nutshell

Learn all about the international network for sports and leisure facilities: activities and mission

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Global network

Are you an architect or engineer? Technical and operative management? From the industry? Join our network!

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IAKS worldwide

Contact our local entities in Australia, Austria, Germany, Japan, LAC, Nordic, Spain and Switzerland

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sb magazine

The world‘s leading trade magazine for the architecture, construction and operation of sports and leisure facilities

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Information and education

Our conferences, trainings and study trips: from practitioners for practitioners.

Learn from sports facility experts!

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Case study, whitepaper, and the latest sb magazine

Case studies, white papers, and presentations. Learn from our experts. Get insight into best practices and innovative solutions.

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29th IAKS Congress 28-31 Oct 2025 in Cologne, Germany

Together, we will identify trends, challenges and solutions that will significantly influence the future of sport and leisure facilities in a global context.

News

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IAKS Spain co-organizes synthetic turf seminar on 22 October

Changes towards sustainability and the circular economy of synthetic turf: In four sessions, Spanish experts will discuss latest trends. Seminar in hybrid format. Free attendance.

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IAKS Japan Webinar on 28 October: Creating Park Stadium for All

City-Center Stadium can be said to be a new typology of Japan's world-class sports facilities. On 28 October, Prof. Dr Mitsuru Senda from EDI and the team from Taisei Corporation will introduce the project and exchange thoughts. Webinar in Japanese and English.

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Join the first IAKS Sustainability Day on 30 October

Join us for an exciting afternoon dedicated to sustainability in the sports and leisure industry. Hear inspiring presentations from five renowned experts.

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IAKS Nordic meeting and study trip to Helsinki, 18-19 September 2024

As capital of Finland, Helsinki's Unit for The Promotion of Physical Activity has an organization of 480 people and an annual budget of approximately 72 million EUR. 800 different sports facilities are operated, together with many outdoor facilities and recreational activities.

Tianjin Skatepark

Sports aesthetics for urban landscape

Interactive environmental elements, the pleasure of playful learning, and a close relationship to nature are key at 4A Sports Park. Conventional ideas about urban landscapes are challenged with the action-packed design for this sports park in the city of Tianjin in China.

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Sustainability webinar series 2024

Expand your horizon and take part in the first IAKS SUSTAINABILIT Day on October 30, 2024. Participation is free of charge!

Network/Members

Find a member

Looking for an expert in sports hall design? Need to find the best supplier for your pool? Make better choices by browsing international sports facility architects and suppliers!

Become a Member

Be part of the IAKS international network

What our members say

„ SPASA Australia is pleased to become a member of IAKS. As a not-for-profit association dedicated to the swimming pool and spa industry across Australia and New Zealand, we feel that this is an excellent fit for us in that we promote and grow ...“

Lindsay McGrath

CEO of SPASA Australia

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