IAKS - International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities

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NEW IAKS WEBINAR SERIES

SUSTAINABILITY
follow-up webinars
14 - 26 November 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

Sustainability - 14-26 November

IAKS sustainability series: five webinars in November

Join our international experts for a lively discussion on sustainable innovations - from ice arenas to pools and stadia. Register now for the follow-up webinars on 14th, 19th, 20th, 21th or 26th November. Or register for all of them!

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A new future for recreation facilities: IAKS Canada webinar on 22 November

As recreation pursuits increasingly expand beyond the traditional competitive focus, there is a growing opportunity for facilities to shift their design and purpose. The IAKS Canada team will be diving into innovative ways to reimagine sports spaces for the future. Register now!

IAKS LAC: Conversatory “Olympic Games legacy” on 28 November

This virtual discussion about Olympic Games, their legacy and the impact on the economy, will see three architects on the panel: Agustin Garcia Puga (Argentina), Vanessa Zadel (Peru) and Ruy Suarez (Peru). Webinar language: Spanish

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IAKS Nordic brings international expertise to Sport Summit 2025

Meet international experts from all over Europa and Canada presenting on sustainable design, active spaces, swimming pools as social meeting places, inclusive community sport and recreation spaces, and many more pressing topics.

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IAKS Nordic: 2025 Study tour to Gothenburg, Sweden

The tour will lead to a variety of exciting facilities around the City of Gothenburg, including the numerous facilities at the large sports area “Kvibergs sport field” and the ancient sports area Slottsskogsvallen. Registration now open!

IAKS Japan welcomed three experts at stadium webinar

On 28 October, Mitsuru Senda (Chairman, Environmental Design Institute), Hisao Kawano and Maki Ito (both General Managers, Taisei Design Division) shared insights of the EDION Peace Wing Hiroshima project.

Network/Members

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What our members say

„ Sports timing and scoring is our passion and IAKS offers excellent opportunities to introduce our LED scoreboards, video display media and sport control solutions. BODET designs and manufactures high-quality products and we benefit from IAKS ...“

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