2026 Sportech Industry Forum : Program

This year’s Forum will put the future Lausanne Sport Innovation Hub at the heart of the discussion, inviting companies to share their needs and help shape its future services, before opening the afternoon to research and technology expertise from across Switzerland.

Agenda :

8:45:   Welcome coffee

9:00:  6th Sportech Industry Forum: Connecting Research with Industry Needs – EPFL

9:10:  Sportech Valley: The Canton of Vaud’s Ambitions for Innovation in Sport – Canton of Vaud

9:30:  Lausanne Sport Innovation Hub: A Platform to Support Your Innovation Projects – City of Lausanne

10:00: Dialogue with the Project Partners

10:15: Coffee break

10:45: World Café: From Your Company’s Needs to the Services of the Future Hub

• The Services That Could Help Move Your Projects Forward – Services expected from the Hub and the future development of the Sportech Forum.
• Developing, Testing & Experimenting with Your Solutions – Access to platforms, equipment and production resources.
• Engaging with Research & Developing Your Skills –
  Access to scientific expertise and training opportunities.
• Testing Your Innovations in Real-World Settings – Collaboration with sports clubs, sports facilities and users.
• Collaborating with Sports Federations and Governing Bodies – Understanding their needs and identifying opportunities for joint projects.

11:45:  Shared Priorities & Opportunities for Collaboration

12:00:  Networking lunch

13:30:  Mobilizing Expertise Across Switzerland for Your Projects

13:45:  Research & Technology: Discover the Expertise and Resources of Your Future Partners

14:45:  From Connections to Projects: Meet with Experts & Partners
One-to-one meetings, thematic discussions and stands

16:00:  Networking coffee and closing

Please note that presentations will be given in English, although questions can be answered in either French or English.

If you work in the sports industry or on a related scientific project and would like to attend this event, please contact us directly: [email protected]