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Facilitating an active world!

Are you passionate about facilitating an active world through top-tier, functional, and sustainable sports facilities? Do you thrive on interdisciplinary dialogue among experts? Are you eager to exchange and learn about innovative insights on sports and leisure facility design, construction, and operations?

Join our vibrant network where architects, engineers, designers, clients, local authorities, management professionals, sports federations, clubs, sup-pliers, and manufacturers converge.

At IAKS, you‘ll find inspiration, solutions, and a platform for global discourse – with business partners and members in over 153 countries.

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Membership is strongest through shared knowledge and connections.

- Klaus Meinel, IAKS -

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Benefits of IAKS membership

Unlock a world of expertise and innovative solutions with IAKS’ international network, designed to foster a more active world. Get access to information and innovation that can shape the future of your facilities. With our international network, you can place yourself at the forefront of industry developments. Inquire about your membership today and join our community of innovators!

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  • Dive into the world-renowned IAKS global network and connect with top-tier professionals.
  • Don’t miss out on our international and national events such as conferences, seminars, webinars, and study trips.
  • Enjoy complimentary access to member-exclusive content including whitepapers, case studies, and expert data.
  • Get your hands on free copies of the “sb” magazine, perfect for sharing with your team and business associates.
  • Stay ahead with the IAKS newsletter, your insider source for industry trends.
  • Receive significantly discounted registration fees of up to 50% at all IAKS events.
  • Enhance your PR by utilizing the esteemed IAKS logo.
  • Showcase your company‘s profile, logo, and contact through our media channels.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

It’s easy to join!
Just click the “BECOME A MEMBER” button to access all membership forms.
Choose your membership category - individual or corporate - and select the country where you are based.

You can complete the application form digitally, sign it, and send it back to us.
Please note that membership is subject to the IAKS International Rules and the applicable fee structure.

If you have any questions or encounter any issues, don’t hesitate to contact us - we’re happy to help!

  • 560 euros/year: Organizations under private law from the commercial sector (membership for architects, consultants, suppliers, construction companies)
  • 420 euros/year: Organizations, federations, or institutions under public or private law from the public sector, science or sport (membership for public authorities, operators, educational and scientific institutions, associations and federations)
  • 180 euros/year: Secondary membership for organizations under private law in another country (in addition to primary membership)
  • 180 euros/year: Individuals
  • free of charge: Full time student (A certificate of matriculation must be supplied unrequested until 15 January of each calendar year)

Members in less developed countries recognised by the World Bank may pay 50% of the fee rates.

In this case, please sign for your membership direct at IAKS Japan - using the documents provided here. A different membership fee will apply.

In addition, please fill in the membership data form for Japan.

You receive confirmation of membership from the IAKS as well as the respective invoice. After paying your membership fee, you are a fully fledged member of the IAKS and will benefit from the services of the IAKS.

Please pay the sum into the account quoted on the invoice. Payment is possible via bank transfer, credit card or Paypal. All information is to be found on the invoice.

Step-by-Step Description (with screenshots)

How to pay by credit card, without having a PayPal account:

  1. Use the Paypal link as stated in the invoice document: 
    https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/685299RVM5BVQ
  2. Write the invoice amount sum into the field “Price per item”. Then click “continue”.
  3. Click on “Pay with Debit or Credit Card”.
  4. Enter your email address and click “Continue to Payment”.
  5. Enter your credit card data and continue with the process.

Membership is always for a calendar year. Your membership will be extended year by year unless you inform us in writing that you would like to terminate it. Notice must be given at least a month before the end of the year.

As a new member, we welcome you by publishing your company or organization profile (or your personal information) in the IAKS newsletter and in our "sb" magazine.

Your contact data appear in the member database freely selectable for all potential business partners on the IAKS website.

Attend our international and national IAKS events like conferences, seminars and study trips.

The IAKS network offers you valuable business contacts. Get to know new solutions for your interests and projects, and meet new business partners. Take advantage of our diversity!

Find out all you need to know: read "sb", the leading international specialised magazine for the architecture, construction and operation of sports facilities. Available in print and online issues.

Make use of the IAKS logo for your public relations – on your business stationery, business cards, brochures and at trade fairs.

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Silke
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Bardenheuer

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Event and membership management
+49 (0) 221 168023-11
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CONTACT

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