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The Front Row Edit: Inside ISPO’s Fashion & Textiles Hub

If you love fashion, sport, or simply want a glimpse into what you’ll be wearing in the future, the Fashion & Textiles Hub at ISPO on 4-5 November 2026 is the place to be.

Across two inspiring days, this space will bring together fresh ideas, creative energy and the innovations shaping the next era of style, from trend forecasts and sustainability to inclusive design and cutting-edge materials.

And it’s not just conversations, expect standout moments including a live runway show and a special pop-up experience from designer Christopher Raeburn, bringing these ideas to life in a way you can see and feel.

If you’re curious about where fashion is heading and want to be part of the journey, ISPO’s Fashion & Textiles Hub is your chance to explore it all up close. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ejgpyXCj

Wishing everyone at ISPO Shanghai an inspiring and successful few days ahead.

Events like these are where ideas are shared, partnerships are strengthened, and the future of our industry takes shape.

If you're attending, keep an eye out for Tracy, Soraya, and Ipek from The ISPO Amsterdam team - we'd love to connect, exchange ideas, and hear what's new.

🏆 The ISPO Excellence Awards 2026 are OPEN for entries!

Reimagined for the next era of ISPO in Amsterdam, these awards spotlight the products, services, technologies and businesses shaping the future of sport and the outdoor industry.

What's new for 2026:
➡️New Services & B2B category
➡️Expanded categories across active lifestyle
➡️Sharper focus on innovation & business impact

Categories: Running & Trail Running, Hiking & Climbing, Camping & Outdoor Living, Cycling, Racket Sports, Snow Sports, Water Sports, Team Sports, Fitness & Wellness, and Services & B2B

📅 Key dates:
1 August – Early-bird entry deadline
1 September – Final entry deadline
3 November – Live judging, RAI Amsterdam
4 November Awards Ceremony, RAI Amsterdam

Winners receive global exposure, editorial coverage, official award assets and year-round promotional support.

ENTER NOW: https://excellence.ispoawards.com/entries/

ISPO Excellence Awards: Celebrating world-class innovation in sports and the outdoors - for people, business and the planet.

JOIN THE PARTY!

ISPO x IRX after party tickets are going fast - secure yours today along with your ISPO Expo ticket for just €29 each. Expo ticket prices rise to €59 tomorrow, so book now to attend both events today and save!

Get your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/eXb_a3U8

⏳ Final call. Super early-bird ends tomorrow.

ISPO and The International Running Expo is set to take place 4–5 November at RAI Amsterdam.

One ticket. Two events. Endless opportunities.
Secure your place for €29 today.

Explore 500+ brands 👟
Including SCOTT Sports, SKECHERS, Nike vision, Precision Nutrition, Terranova , Karrimor SF, ALPINA Sports and Rab, alongside emerging brands like 4t2, Velocio Apparel, StrideMatch , DB, RESTUBE and Naturehike

Hear from 100+ industry voices 🎤
Featuring Allyson Felix, Robert Brigham, Alessio Punzi, Ben Aidan and more across 7 stages.

Take part in live experiences 🤝
Join the IRX shake-out run, try padel, test the climbing wall and connect with the community at the after party.

50,000+ visits across both events - connect with thousands of attendees from across the running, outdoor and winter sports sectors.

Don’t miss out. Register now before prices increase: https://forms.reg.buzz/ispo-2026/ispo-x-irx-email-ticket

ISPO BrandNew 2026, presented by , is officially open for applications. With YKK® returning as headline sponsor, the programme continues its commitment to championing the next generation of sports and outdoor innovators - providing investor-readiness support and direct access to global industry decision-makers.

Startups exhibiting in the ISPO BrandNew Village can also compete across four categories at the ISPO BrandNew Awards, with winners receiving a complimentary pod within the ISPO BrandNew Village at ISPO 2027, and the overall winner a full exhibitor stand. Applications close 2 August 2026. Find out more at https://www.ispo.com/news-article/latest-news/ispo-brandnew-2026-opens-applications

🚨 The ISPO Textrends awards for the Fall/Winter 2028/29 season are officially open for applications.

If your company is developing innovative materials or technologies for the sports and outdoor industry, this is your moment. Get in front of a global audience of brands, designers, retailers and decision-makers with the ISPO Textrends awards - and showcase your work at ISPO Amsterdam (3–5 Nov 2026) and ISPO Beijing (Jan 2027).

📅 Final deadline: 11 September 2026
🔗 Apply now: textrends.ispoawards.com/entries

We’re pleased to announce Sam as one of our upcoming speakers!

Currently the Design & Development Manager at Mizuno Corporation EMEA, Sam brings over 15 years of experience within the global sportswear industry. Throughout his career, he has worked with leading brands including Mizuno, Musto, Umbro, and the Pentland Group, delivering high-profile projects across running, golf, and team sports.

With a strong passion for both performance design and sport itself, Sam combines industry expertise with first hand insight into the world of athletics and outdoor activity.

Join us to hear his perspective on sportswear innovation, product development, and the future of performance apparel.

A new chapter begins for ISPO in 2026. Here are 5 reasons you should be in Amsterdam in November.

✅ A new location and earlier dateline: Join us 3–5 November at Amsterdam’s RAI as ISPO enters a new chapter with a refined strategic concept

✅The official ISPO x IRX afterparty: The After Party at ISPO will reunite the industry to unwind, connect, and celebrate the day’s successes in a more intimate setting. Set in a standout central Amsterdam venue, the evening brings together the industry’s movers and shakers across four distinct areas

✅ Thought-provoking stage content tackling today’s biggest market challenges in the sporting industry; representing the entire value chain from materials and manufacturing, brands and products to trade and customer experience

✅ Access to , connecting running brands, retailers and distributors from around the world

✅ The ISPO Awards, celebrating innovation, excellence and emerging talent shaping the future of sport

There’s just one week left to secure your Super Early Bird ticket for only €29: https://forms.reg.buzz/ispo-2026/1-week-left-29-socials