FSB - the International Trade Fair for Public Space, Sports and Leisure Facilities - is going Saudi Arabia. In close partnership with dmg events, the leading international trade fair organizer in Saudi Arabia, Koelnmesse will host the FSB Sports Show Riyadh from 16-18 June 2025 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC).
IAKS is proud to team up with ESTC (EMEA Synthetic Turf Council) for the ‘ActiveSpaces 360’ learning programme which will take place on 17 June 2025, 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm.
The ‘ActiveSpaces 360’ brings together industry experts to explore cutting-edge construction methods, sustainable design strategies, and smart facility management. These free-to-attend sessions will focus on multi-use sports venues, urban active spaces, and advanced engineering solutions that optimize efficiency, safety, and long-term usability.
Over two days, attendees will gain insights into future-proofing sports and recreation facilities through modular construction, digital integration, and climate-adaptive engineering. The program will also cover innovative approaches to urban activation, security, and cost management, ensuring that new and refurbished facilities align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
Peel your eyes for this stunning line-up of speakers. Full programme with speaker profiles available at

Sports facility planning as part of new urban developments
Tom Pinnington, Director, The Sports Consultancy, United Kingdom
International trends in stadia and arenas
Javier Dávila de Eusebio, Business Development & Operations Manager – Sports & Events Architecture – IDOM, Spain; Vice President IAKS Spain
Unlocking the social value of elite sports facilities
Irina Korneychuk, Associate Partner, FaulknerBrowns Architects, United Kingdom
Paul Rigby, Partner, FaulknerBrowns Architects, United Kingdom
Panel discussion: Developing successful sports and leisure facilities
Klaus Meinel, Secretary General, IAKS – International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities, Germany
Tom Pinnington, Director, The Sports Consultancy, United Kingdom
Javier Dávila de Eusebio, Business Development & Operations Manager – Sports & Events Architecture – IDOM, Spain; Vice President IAKS Spain
Irina Korneychuk, Associate Partner, FaulknerBrowns Architects, United Kingdom
Paul Rigby, Partner, FaulknerBrowns Architects, United Kingdom
Elevating Synthetic Turf – The power of testing for quality, performance, and sustainability
Prof. David James, CEO, Labosport Group, United Kingdom
Manufacturing and Installation of Synthetic Turf – Good practice and quality standards
Robert Rossing, Research and Development Director, Mattex Group, Saudi-Arabia
Sustainable Maintenance and Cleaning of Synthetic Sports Surfaces
Tobias Owegeser, CEO, SMG, Germany
Leading the way to create healthy, sustainable spaces
Stefan Diderich, Director General, ESTC EMEA Synthetic Turf Council, Belgium
Future Trends for Outdoor Surfaces
Klaus Meinel, Secretary General, IAKS – International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities, Germany