Future sports and leisure facilities – Nordic insights, global perspectives

IAKS Nordic Träffpunkt Idrott Gothenburg

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Join Nordic's leading forum for public health through physical activity: Träffpunkt Idrott

In 2027, attending will be more worthwhile than ever.

  • IAKS Nordic is bringing a strong program and a 3-session masterclass
  • Priority access to masterclass 
  • 30% discount for Träffpunkt Idrott – Contact IAKS Nordic for your personal registration code: nordic@iaks.sport

Welcome to IAKS Nordic’s programme at Träffpunkt Idrott 2027, where we bring together research, architecture, and Nordic best practice to explore how we can move from traditional club-based models to greater societal impact and joy of movement for more people.

How can we create sports and leisure environments that meet today’s movement patterns – and that are sustainable, inclusive, and accessible to all? 

Träffpunkt Idrott – The Nordic region’s leading forum for public health through physical activity

Träffpunkt Idrott brings together the entire sector – policymakers, suppliers, researchers, practitioners, and other stakeholders – all working to develop the future of sports, aquatic facilities, and spaces for movement. Over three days in Gothenburg, we combine conference sessions, an exhibition, and networking opportunities to translate knowledge, innovation, and experience into concrete solutions, partnerships, and business opportunities.

Here, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Discover the latest research, new perspectives, and innovations.
  • Meet over 100 exhibiting companies and organisations.
  • Build valuable connections, collaborations, and business opportunities.
  • Be inspired by current issues and best practice examples.
  • Discuss future challenges with the entire sector.


IAKS Nordic's stream

Tuesday, 16 March (afternoon)

Tuesday, 16 March

Future aquatic facilities – International perspectives for Swedish municipalities
Darryl Condon, HCMA, President IAKS
Wednesday, 17 March (full day)

Wednesday, 17 March 

When the sports model changes – New demands on facilities and spaces
Prof. Dr. Remco Hoekman, Mulier Instituut, and Mogens Kirkeby, President ISCA
The ripple effect – How sports facilities can create inclusion, participation, and long-term social value
Darryl Condon, HCMA, President IAKS, and Julie Kaalby Bjerre, LYTT Architecture
Developing sports facilities through transformation rather than replacement
Robert Schmitz, White Arkitekter; Niklas Pettersson, City of Stockholm; and Ernst Ulrich Tillmanns, 4a Architekten
From club-based logic to public value creation: How can sports facilities be opened up to more users?
Peter Forsberg, PhD, Danish Institute for Sports Studies (Idan)
Space for girls: Designing sports and movement facilities on girls’ terms
Line Rude, The Danish Foundation for Culture and Sports Facilities
New concepts for future sports environments – From individual facilities to whole systems
Petri Kontukoski, Kontukoski Architects, and Ola Matsson, The Danish Foundation for Culture and Sports Facilities
Panel discussion: Redefining the sports facility – The role of architecture in future development
Darryl Condon, HCMA, President IAKS, Canada; Robert Schmitz, White Arkitekter, Sweden; Julie Kaalby Bjerre, LYTT Architecture, Denmark; Ernst Ulrich Tillmanns, 4a Architekten, Germany; Petri Kontukoski, Kontukoski Architects, Finland; and Nicole Stobbe, Himmelblå Arkitekter, Norway
Thursday, 18 March (full day)

Thursday, 18 March 

3-session masterclass: How (and why) to work with innovation when developing sports facilities
Speakers to be announced; facilitated by The Danish Foundation for Culture and Sports Facilities and IAKS Nordic
Discover full programme

Why attend?

Whether you attend the conference, visit the exhibition, or continue the conversations at Träffpunkten, the goal is the same: to provide you with new perspectives, valuable contacts, and ideas that make a difference in your work.

Who should attend?

IAKS Nordic Träffpunkt Idrott Gothenburg

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Träffpunkt Idrott is for everyone working to enable physical activity for more people and create sustainable facilities and spaces, including:

  • Policymakers and decision-makers
  • Public sector managers and directors
  • Culture and leisure departments
  • Sports, facility, and aquatic centre staff
  • Sports and outdoor strategists
  • Public health planners and service developers
  • Consultants, suppliers, and technical specialists
  • Sports organisations and other stakeholders in sports and community development
Event language: English
Organizer: IAKS Nordic

Contact

Silke Baltzer square

Silke Baltzer

Event and membership management
+49 (0) 221 168023-11
baltzer@iaks.sport