THE SPOT is back in 2026 – and it’s going to be bigger, bolder, and more inspiring than ever. Mark your calendars and get ready to explore the themes, trends, and technologies redefining the future of sport.
This edition will dive deep into some of the most urgent and exciting questions in the industry:
- Sports Beyond Physical Reality: How digital communities, virtual competitions, and digital athletes are changing the game.
- Fem-Tech Revolution: The rise of technologies unlocking women’s performance potential.
- Climate Adaptation: What sport looks like in a world where snow, clean air, and stable conditions can’t be guaranteed.
- Sport for Every Body: Building accessible and inclusive sport experiences for all.
- Next-Gen Innovators: Meet the startups, academics, investors, and athletes pushing boundaries.
- The Unlikely Heroes: Lessons from non-traditional sports and micro-communities.
And that’s not all. THE SPOT 2026 will once again host two Sport Innovation Challenge finals.
These challenges bring together startups and industry leaders to tackle real-world problems and pitch breakthrough solutions live at THE SPOT.
Save the date – 4-5 May 2026 – and join our innovation movement. Whether you’re a startup, a policymaker, an athlete, or simply passionate about the role sport plays in society, we’d love to hear how you’d like to get involved and shape the future of sport with us.
Get in touch, email us thespot@thinksport.org.