The 29th international IAKS Congress will take place from 28 to 31 October 2025 in Cologne, Germany. IAKS members and experts from all over the world are kindly invited to submit their ideas for presentations or round table discussions as part of the congress programme. This year's motto is "Creating high-performing facilities for an active future".

We can’t wait to hear your ideas and thoughts on these and more topics related to this year’s motto:

How can we make the transition to energy-efficient and fossil-free facilities sports and leisure facilities? Environmental sustainability: What are the latest findings in reducing embodied carbon? Public value in sports facilities: Which factors play a decisive role in the social return on investment (SROI)? Looking at aging societies and inclusion: Which are the main factors with an impact on social integration?

Your submissions are kindly requested until 23 March 2025.

Please include:

  1. Contact information
    1. Author(s): First name Last name
    2. Company / Organization
    3. Town / Country
    4. Email address
  2. Title of Presentation
  3. Learning outcomes for delegates
    Please provide a statement of the importance of the proposal.
  4. Overview of the presentation
    The abstract text should not exceed 300 words. Use of tables, diagrams and pictures on this page itself is not suitable. Figures or tables can be submitted as an attachment in pdf format if necessary.
  5. Description or background of the presenter or round table participant
    This text should provide supporting information regarding her/his specific expertise and qualifications. This description is limited to 200 words.
  6. Abstracts shall be submitted in English language only.
  7. Presentations shall be held in English language only.

Proposals or inquiries should be submitted to the IAKS Congress Secretariat at congress@iaks.sport

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