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26th IAKS Congress

Learn about the latest trends in design and management of sports and leisure facilities. The best minds in the industry coming together to share ideas and develop partnerships!

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Conferences, trainings, study trips. Information, education, advice, guidance and networking. Learn from our experts!

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Agrob Buchtal: 2019 Gold Partner

We are excited to welcome Agrob Buchtal to be 2019 Gold Partner of the 26th IAKS Congress. Agrob Buchtal offers bundled competence in the area of ceramic tiles for all applications. Combining functionality, maximum quality and sophisticated design is the challenge which is successfully faced by the company in developing new products.

AST: 2019 Gold Partner

We are excited to welcome AST to be 2019 Gold Partner of the 26th IAKS Congress. AST is a global enterprise network for ice rink technologies, developers and manufacturers of high-quality dasher board systems, but also distributor of ice resurfacing machines and ice rink accessories.

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Guided tours to FSB after IAKS congress sessions

Maximize your learning experience at the 26th IAKS Congress. We offer themed guided tours to selected exhibitors at FSB to enhance your networking opportunities.

Lehmacher I Schneider: 2019 Gold Partner

We are excited to welcome Lehmacher | Schneider to be 2019 Gold Partner of the 26th IAKS Congress. The ISO 17025 accredited laboratory offers a comprehensive range of testing, research and development services which may be commissioned for laboratory or on site application.

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Diverse and successful activity areas on the agenda on 8 November

Insights in “The planning of skate parks between subculture and the Olympics” will be given by Landskate Partner Veith Kilberth. Learn more about the “Skills Park Winterthur”: the urban activity area for the youth and for the young at heart in Switzerland. HCMA Managing Principal Darryl Condon’s presentation is dedicated to “Activating underutilized urban spaces”. According to CONVIC Partner Bryce Hinton from Australia, public open space becomes the life blood to a living city.

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Properly operating leisure infrastructure in large metropolitan cities

Experts from Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom will discuss challenges and exchange expertise in this workshop held on 6 November at 2.00 pm at the 26th IAKS Congress. Often large urban areas suffer from outdated indoor and outdoor facilities that are difficult to effectively program and maintain. The process of offering meaningful programs and facilities is complicated by ongoing community growth and diversified expectations.

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Properly operating leisure infrastructure in small and mid-size cities

Experts from Denmark and Canada will discuss challenges and exchange expertise in this workshop held on 6 November at the 26th IAKS Congress. This workshop will look at the challenges and the complexities of dealing with an ever-evolving community of users and the challenges of funding.

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Making schoolyards places of active living for all

Experts from Denmark will discuss challenges and exchange expertise in this workshop held on 7 November at the 26th IAKS Congress. Schoolyards can provide a uniquely accessible opportunity for those who have a more informal approach to active living. This workshop looks at some innovative approaches to schoolyard design as part of a larger and broader active realm.

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Activating the public realm for all ages on the agenda on 7 November

Experts from Denmark and the United Kingdom will discuss challenges and exchange expertise in this workshop held on 7 November at 2.30 pm in the framework of the 26th IAKS Congress. This workshop looks at walkability and sometimes “swim-ability” in the public realm, broadening the scope and definition of urban active living.

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Ice rinks for leisure and physical activity on the agenda on 7 November

Ice rink experts from Northern America will exchange ideas how to develop the planning and design of ice arenas beyond the traditional model. The international panel will provide examples of successful single-pad and multi-pad ice facilities for sports and leisure use, as well as community-scaled spectator arenas that bring an aspect of entertainment into the market.

Punto: 2019 Platinum Partner

We are excited to welcome Punto to be 2019 Platinum Partner of the 26th IAKS Congress and Presenting Partner of the congress session dedicated to active living infrastructure. Discover Punto Design - a leading Russian urban and park furniture manufacturer.

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Active living infrastructure on the agenda on 6 November

How to build stronger active living infrastructure in small and mid-size cities? The 26th IAKS Congress brings best practices from Canada, Denmark and the UK to you.