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Shaping the Future of Volunteering in Sports Events
Published on 18 November 2024
As part of ThinkSport’s ongoing work on Sport and Physical Activity Innovation Boosters powered by Innosuisse, we held an engaging ideation session on Tuesday with the support of Swiss Olympic and led by Swiss Volunteers. The focus of the session was to explore a key question: How can we attract and retain volunteers of all ages for sports events, while creating meaningful experiences and building a strong sense of community?

Claudine Breton at Sport Business Poland Congress: Shaping Warsaw’s Path to a 2040 Olympic Bid
Published on 8 November 2024
At the VIII Sport Business Poland Congress in Warsaw, Claudine Breton, General Director of ThinkSport, shared valuable insights during a panel discussion on cities recognised for their commitment to fostering active populations.

THE SPOT 2024 Highlights Reel: Innovation, Collaboration, and Inspiration in Motion
Published on 1 November 2024
Relive the excitement of THE SPOT 2024 and the best moments from this year’s event, where over 450 participants, 25 start-up pitches, and thought-provoking panels, including insights from Paris 2024, showcased the future of sports.

Photos from THE SPOT 2024
Published on 31 October 2024
What an incredible experience to see familiar faces and welcome new ones at THE SPOT 2024! The energy and interactions throughout the event were unforgettable. Explore our photo gallery to relive the highlights, connections, and inspiring moments that made this gathering so special.

Driving Innovation in Sports: An Update on ThinkSport’s Boosters on Volunteering, Youth Safety, and Web3
Published on 29 October 2024
ThinkSport’s Innovation Booster programme continues to tackle key challenges in the sports industry, with a particular focus on three impactful themes: The future of Volunteering in Sports Events, Youth Sports Safety, and Web3 in Sports.

IF Forum 2024: Preparing Sports for the Future
Published on 28 October 2024
The IF Forum 2024, held from 21 to 23 October at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, brought together over 425 leaders from International Federations (IFs) and sports organisations under the theme, “Ensuring Your IF is Match Fit and Future-Ready.”

Sports Hackdays 2024: Innovating Data Solutions for the Future of Sports
Published on 18 October 2024
The Sports Hackdays 2024, held in Berne, Switzerland, from 11-13 October, united teams to tackle real-world sports data challenges through rapid prototyping.

All Exhibitor Booths for THE SPOT have officially sold out!
Published on 1 October 2024
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming edition of THE SPOT, centred around this year’s compelling theme, Beyond Boundaries: THE SPOT 2024 Redefines synergy in sport and innovation.

Sports HackDays 2024 are back!
Published on 1 October 2024
Passionate about tech, data, and sports?
Join Sports Hackdays 2024 on October 12-13 for a 2-day hackathon where you’ll collaborate with experts to create innovative solutions in athlete development, team performance, and fan engagement.
Whether you’re a programmer, strategist, or just a sports enthusiast, there’s a place for you at Sports Hackdays 2024!

Champions Innovate is back!
Published on 1 October 2024
Calling all health and wellbeing startups!
UEFA, in partnership with Mastercard and adidas, is launching an innovation challenge to inspire physical activity and promote healthy lifestyles ahead of the UEFA Champions League final in Munich.
Help create inclusive, impactful digital solutions to leave a lasting legacy in the city!