Being student trainee, Jannis is responsible for planning and implementing IAKS's marketing and sales activities. He is responsible for preparing competitor, industry and benchmark analyses and acts as a competent contact for business partners in the IAKS network.

Cathrin (32) has been part of the IAKS team at the Cologne head office since March 2025. As team assistant, she takes care of member services, is largely responsible for accounting, in particular invoicing, and supports the team with day-to-day and project-related tasks.

Under the motto “we care / we act”, Gerflor as manufacturer of resilient floor coverings takes a holistic view of all business processes in terms of sustainability - from plant and process engineering at all production sites in Germany and abroad to the development and market launch of new flooring solutions.

In the culminating show of partnership and commitment to advancing the sporting industry, Melbourne Convention Bureau and Victorian State Government, and Martin Sheppard of Smart Connection presented IAKS Australia and New Zealand (IAKS ANZ) with their contribution following the resounding success of the joint NSC IAKS 24 Event in June 2024.

In recent years, sports town development has been focussing on stadiums and arenas to be key. Can the creation of a base for entertainment and business and the creation of a civic and sports community be compatible? Hear Hideto Nagase (Azusa Sekkei Ltd., Sports and Entertainment Division)

Architects and engineers of the IAKS Pool Expert Circle visited the competition pools at the Olympic Aquatic Center (CAO) and those of Annette Kellerman Aquatic Center (serving as Olympic training centre) in Paris, France.

Listen to some of the best sport and leisure facility architects in the world, discussing best practice and case studies. IAKS ANZ is proud to announce that the Architects Forum will see ten amazing architects on two panels (one international and one Australia/NZ).

Listen to some of the best sport and leisure facility architects in the world, discussing best practice and case studies. IAKS ANZ is proud to announce that the Architects Forum will see ten amazing architects on two panels (one international and one Australia/NZ).

Experience eight dynamic debate sessions at NSC I IAKS 2024, delving into innovative approaches and insightful discussions tackling the industry's biggest challenges. Register now for Australia’s leading knowledge sharing and networking event for the play, recreation and sport industry.

How do we leverage innovation to redefine traditional design approaches? Join our experts Marc Riemann, Mike Hall, RJ Houston, and Philip Saikaly from our IAKS network for the Big Issue Keynote at NSC | IAKS 2024 - Australia’s leading knowledge sharing and networking event for the play, recreation and sport industry.