From 3 to 4 December, Munich will take centre stage in the world of sports technology when it hosts Sports Tech Nation 2024 at the International Congress Centre Munich (ICM). This prominent event will bring together leading sports organisations, tech innovators, investors and entrepreneurs from over 70 countries.
Confirmed keynote speakers include renowned personalities such as Alexander Zverev, Maximilian Schmidt from Kinexon and Carolina Chiappero from Juventus Football Club. The industry leaders will provide insights into the future of sports innovation and address topics such as performance data analysis, fan engagement and the integration of new technologies into professional sports.
The event will also feature networking opportunities and a start-up exhibition, providing a platform for entrepreneurs to showcase their innovations to a global audience of investors and decision makers in the sports industry.
The congress, which will be held in Munich for the first time, is supported by the Munich Congress Office and the Israel Coordination Office in the Department of Labour and Economic Affairs.
Sports Tech Nation brings together experts and visionaries from the sports and technology sectors to share knowledge in our city – a city that, with its numerous sports clubs, tech companies, and research institutions, is the perfect location for this conference.
Clemens Baumgärtner, Labour and Economic Officer, stated: “I am delighted that Munich has been chosen as the venue for Sports Tech Nation 2024. This event aligns perfectly with Munich’s reputation as a hub for innovation, technology and, of course, sport. Sports Tech Nation brings together experts and visionaries from the sports and technology sectors to share knowledge in our city – a city that, with its numerous sports clubs, tech companies, and research institutions, is the perfect location for this conference. We look forward to welcoming participants from all around the world.”
The Sports Tech Nation congress aims to leverage synergies and gain additional impetus through its cooperation with ISPO Munich, which is scheduled for the same time. The sports industry is experiencing remarkable growth. Professional sports continue to expand their global reach, engaging fans worldwide, while more and more people participate in various amateur sports.
More than ever, sport is a unifying force, connecting diverse communities across the globe. Major sporting events, such as the NFL games or the European Football Championship also drive tourism revenue and boost Munich’s international profile.
Munich, as a premier sports city, is the ideal host, with its wide array of sports clubs, ranging from elite to recreational levels and its popularity as a venue for international sporting events.
Dr Reinhard Pfeiffer and Stefan Rummel, the two Managing Directors of Messe München commented: “As Messe München, we are thrilled about the cooperation between Sports Tech Nation 2024 and our concurrent ISPO Munich (3-5 December). These two events complement each other perfectly and offer forward-looking insights into the sports industry and its technological innovations. Munich, as a premier sports city, is the ideal host, with its wide array of sports clubs, ranging from elite to recreational levels and its popularity as a venue for international sporting events. With its state-of-the-art infrastructure at the ICM, 18 exhibition halls, and global network, Messe München provides the perfect setting for Sports Tech Nation 2024. During ISPO Munich, it will offer a top-tier forum that brings together the leading minds in sports technology.”
Messe München organises two international sports trade fairs in Munich, ISPO Munich and OutDoor, as well as ISPO Beijing and ISPO Shanghai in China. Originally launched in Tel Aviv, Sports Tech Nation has been held there in recent years.
