Events

Conferences, trainings, study trips. Information, education, advice, guidance and networking.

The Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales will be the venue for the next IAKS UK+Ireland learning and networking event. This symposium will focus on how sports and leisure facilities could better serve the needs of communities. Have a look at the exciting agenda and save the date!

Building on the success of the IAKS sustainability day, the series continued with five interactive webinars, each led by one of our expert speakers. These sessions allowed participants to explore specific topics in greater depth and provided ample time for questions and discussions. Recordings now available.

The Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales will be the venue for the next IAKS UK+IE learning and networking event. This symposium will focus on how sports and leisure facilities could better serve the needs of communities perhaps by considering in a different way the real needs of people. Save the date!

The event gathered experts, professionals and representatives of key sports institutions to address the latest trends in the use of synthetic surfaces. Topics such as the sustainability of materials, new technologies in manufacturing and maintenance, and solutions to improve performance and safety on this type of surface were on the agenda.

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.

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!

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.

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

Based on best practice examples such as school projects with sports halls and indoor swimming pools, IAKS Nordic invites to a webinar about Public Private Partnership and its impact on social sustainability. Register now, attendance free of charge.

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!

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!