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28th International IAKS Congress in Cologne at FSB 2023

Exciting panel discussions, lectures and expert circle meetings. The world's leading international forum on the planning, construction and operation of sports and leisure facilities once again becomes a hub for inspiration and innovation with its 28th edition.

IAKS Kongress at FSB

The IAKS Congress is the meeting place not to be missed for professionals from the sports, leisure and recreation facilities industry. The conference allows for key insights in the latest findings in design, construction, modernization and management of sports and leisure facilities.

With over 500+ attendees representing architects, engineers, clients, designers, local authorities, technical and operative management, sports federations, and clubs, the IAKS Congress features meaningful connections and networking through its presentations and panels, networking sessions, roundtable discussions, and drink receptions.

The IAKS Congress will kick off with keynote speeches reflecting the overall motto of „Building resilient communities through sports and leisure facilities“. Throughout the four-day event, eight sessions in total will provide participants with in-depth learning opportunities around the following topics:

  • Building resilient communities through sports and leisure facilities.
  • The activity path to 2032 and beyond: Looking at the Australian market and future developments.
  • Socially relevant design: A commitment to the whole community.
  • Equal participation for diverse user groups: Gender aspects, universal design, and participation process.
  • How does today’s design influence future opportunities and impact? Creating awareness for the long-term impact of today’s decisions.
  • Reducing the environmental footprint: How can we achieve sustainability and carbon footprint reduction?
  • Active living in the public domain: Sports park design to activate the neighbourhood and create new relationships.
  • Synthetic turf developments: Update on legal restrictions and R&D findings.

Information on the programme and speakers

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Programme IAKS Congress 2023

Tuesday, 24 October 2023
Time
Topic
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Global challenges and global initiatives

Welcome and introduction / IAKS Trends Report

The impact of megatrends on the sports business

Paris 2024 “Move more” programme

Access for everybody – Benefits of inclusive design for the whole community
2:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Coffee break and visit of FSB
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
The activity path to Brisbane 2032 and beyond

Activating Australia towards Brisbane 2032

The Australian sports and recreation facility market

The Australian aquatic facility infrastructure

Active Victoria 2022-2026 – A strategic framework for sport and active recreation in Victoria
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Welcome to Australia: Happy hour for IAKS members and friends
6:30 - 11:00 p.m.
2023 IOC IPC IAKS Architecture Prizes Ceremony
Awards gala
Wednesday, 25 October 2023
Time
Topic
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Today’s design decisions and future-oriented programming

Sustainable sport facilities – a threat or a new opportunity?

No more “White Elephants”! National Athletics Center for the IAAF World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest

Accelerating organizational change and connecting community through building design: Clayton Community Centre and beyond
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch break and visit of FSB
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Reducing the carbon footprint

Minimizing the carbon footprint of sports and leisure buildings

The product passport sustainability

Environmentally sustainable stadium renovation in Strasbourg
3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Coffee break and visit of FSB
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
IAKS General Assembly (only for IAKS members)
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Happy hour for IAKS members and friends
Meet & greet at the IAKS booth
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Nations’ night for IAKS members
Get together at typical Cologne brewery restaurant
Thursday, 26 October 2023
Time
Topic
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Socially relevant design: A commitment to the community

The community well-being framework

The "Global Active City" of Hamburg: Goals and master planning for the new “Oberbillwerder” neighbourhood

Social inequality related to participation in sports and physical activity: The perspectives of girls with immigrant background
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch break and visit of FSB
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
The challenge of true inclusivity


No time like the present: Optimizing recreation facilities for gender equity

Consultation and participation process: The Danish experience

Universal design and its impact on the business case: The Canadian experience
3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Coffee break and visit of FSB
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Enhancing and activating the public domain


Learnings from being a Global Active City

The Power of Movement (Data)

Sustainable sports park design and community based active design

Completing sports infrastructure for a better utilization
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Happy hour for IAKS members and friends
Meet & greet at the IAKS booth
Friday, 27 October 2023
Time
Topic
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Joint ESTC & IAKS Expert Panel on synthetic turf developments

Changing the narrative

The environmental challenges facing the sector

The circular economy strategy

Future-proof sports pitches: The Amsterdam and Haarlem approach
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
End of IAKS Congress / Lunch break and visit of FSB

Impressions IAKS Congress 2021

IAKS Congress Contacts

  • IAKS International Association for Sports and Leasure Facilities

    Eupener Str. 70
    50933 Köln
    Deutschland
    Tel. +49 221 1680 230
    Fax +49 221 1680 2323

    Write an e-mail
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