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OpinionShows: Great for getting everyone together, right?
At a time when, after years of debate and criticism, trade shows and industry events are experiencing massive changes, our columnist Charles Ross reflects once again on their merits and drawbacks, particularly following his most recent visits to the Blue Earth Summit, Performance Days and Outdoor Connections at the Kendal Mountain Festival.
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OpinionBetween performance and progress
A fitness trend like Hyrox shows what users want — but are material innovations keeping up, or are we stuck in safe cycles of pseudo-progress?
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OpinionPerformance Days: Momentum keeps building in Munich
In his latest column, textiles expert Charles Ross reflects on Performance Days in Munich and the shifting trade show landscape across Europe.
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ArticleThe transformation of trade shows: ISPO moves to Amsterdam in 2026
The leading sporting goods trade show will be relaunched next year under a new joint venture with new leadership, a new location and an investment of €3 million.
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ArticleISPO 2025 ticket sales rise despite uncertainty in the trade show landscape
Europe’s leading sports trade show shows renewed momentum, but questions remain about its future role and direction within a changing industry.
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ArticleThe transformation of trade shows: OutDoor moves to Riva under new event format
EOG has outlined a new trade show format anchored in Italy, bringing brands, events and retailers together in May 2026.
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At the two-day gathering in Munich, Europe’s outdoor sector tackled climate, circularity and equity – shifting from ambition to implementation.
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OpinionOutdoor Impact Summit: The EOG’s gathering at Messe Munich this summer
A new EOG event in Munich brought industry leaders together to rethink sustainability, circular economy and collaboration in the outdoor industry. Charles Ross is the first to report here on The OIC about his impressions and takeaways.
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ArticleOne week to go: Register now for the Outdoor Impact Summit on May 19-20
The new forum will bring together outdoor industry leaders to explore actionable sustainability and biodiversity strategies for lasting impact.
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News briefsMOC Munich stages Outdoor Preview Days 2025 this May
The order hub in Munich invites retailers to explore upcoming collections from top outdoor brands at its two-day networking event.