ThinkSport: Réseau d'innovation pour le sport

30.05.2023 Human capital and the future success of sport: zoom on THE SPOT 2023 fishbowl

From international and national governing bodies to clubs, leagues, unions, sports apparel, broadcasting to sports agencies – the sport industry is broad and complex. It also represents one of the biggest talent engines in the world powered by athletes, coaches, administrators, executives, media, journalists and many more. But what culture, leadership, and talent will help the sports industry remain relevant and compete for attention among consumers of the future? What can former athletes contribute beyond the playing field?

24.05.2023 THE SPOT 2023 post event clip is out!

Discover now a selection of moving images from THE SPOT 2023, ThinkSport’s international sport and innovation flagship event which took place in Lausanne earlier this month.

Relive the atmosphere and, if you were there, check if you are featured!

Happy memories and keep the conversation going by using #TheSpot2023!

17.05.2023 Mindset and future consumer behaviour: zoom on THE SPOT 2023 fishbowl

During THE SPOT 2023, mindset and future consumer behaviour was the focus of discussions during one of the event’s highly interactive “fishbowl” sessions. Addressing the need for more sustainable thinking and reflecting on the consumer changes observed following the global pandemic, a panel of industry experts from across sectors exchanged on resulting shifts in mindsets and in business models to meet the evolving needs and expectations of partners and consumers today, and tomorrow.

11.05.2023 THE SPOT 2023 in images

Were you at THE SPOT earlier this week or heard about it and are curious to see how it looked like?

All official pictures taken during ThinkSport’s international sport and innovation flagship event on 8 and 9 May in Lausanne, are now online.

10.05.2023 Innovation meets humanity at THE SPOT 2023

The fourth edition of THE SPOT, held in Lausanne (Switzerland) on 8 and 9 May, generated in-depth discussions and lively exchanges on how to use innovation to develop a world of responsible sport. This year, ThinkSport’s international sport and innovation flagship event attracted an energetic crowd of more than 600 delegates, speakers, and exhibitors from sport organisations, major companies, startups, academia, NGOs and public entities.

09.05.2023 Centre for Sport and Human Rights and ThinkSport announce 2-year strategic partnership

On the occasion of THE SPOT 2023, the Centre for Sport and Human Rights and ThinkSport are excited to announce a strategic partnership for 2023 and 2024, supported by the Swiss Government, to promote knowledge sharing, invoke creative thinking and build innovative projects to drive progress in the field of sport and human rights.

09.05.2023 Winners of Sports for Nature Challenge crowned at THE SPOT

The final of the Sports for Nature Challenge took place today during THE SPOT in front of a knowledgeable crowd at the Swiss Tech Convention Center...

09.05.2023 Innovation with purpose: THE SPOT 2023 gets underway

The fourth edition of THE SPOT, taking place on 8 and 9 May in Lausanne, Switzerland, opened last night with a networking event and high energy levels at the Olympic Museum. This year, innovation in action for sustainable futures takes centre stage at ThinkSport’s international sport and innovation flagship event, which has once again attracted many sport organisations, major companies, startups, academic experts, NGOs and other stakeholders from Switzerland and internationally.

05.05.2023 THE SHIFT supplies THE SPOT 2023 with important sustainability solutions

The SHIFT and ThinkSport have renewed their sustainability partnership for this year's edition of THE SPOT, to be held on 8 and 9 May 2023 at the SwissTech Convention Center situated on the EPFL campus in Lausanne. Very much in line with this year’s horizontal event theme of “Innovation in action for sustainable futures”, the objective is once again to further boost the organisation's efforts in the areas of circular economy, responsible catering, mobility, health, carbon footprint, water consumption, and inclusion and diversity.

05.05.2023 THE SPOT | Meet our keynote speakers!

In conversation with THE SPOT 2023 keynote speaker Cody Wayne Burkhart, a renowned human potential expert, engineer, and neuroscientist who has spent 17 years with NASA. While he has pushed the boundaries of human-technology interactions in space he has also coached elite athletes.

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