SPOBIS Conference

Europe's biggest sports business event, where the continent's sport organisations set their agenda.

DATES
4-5 February 2026
2 days, annual
VENUE
Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany
ORGANISER
SPOBIS GmbH
SPOBIS GmbH
ATTENDANCE
5,000+ participants, 50 nations
Europe's biggest sports business event

Definition

SPOBIS Conference describes itself as the world's biggest sports business event, with more than 5,000 participants from 50 nations. The 2026 edition took place on 4 and 5 February in Hamburg, covering digital transformation, fan engagement and commercial strategy.

What it covers

For the vertical the interest is strategic more than technical: SPOBIS is where European, and especially German-speaking, sport organisations frame their technology investments. It is an access point to commercial and market decision-makers.

Where it sits

It complements the technical events such as SVG and IBC. Pairing it with SportsInnovation Dusseldorf in March covers the German ecosystem, the most structured in continental Europe.

The event in numbers (organiser-declared)

Attendance 5,000+ from 50 nations
Format 2-day conference
Host city Hamburg

FAQ

Who should attend?

Sports business executives, commercial teams and technology vendors targeting the European market.

Is there a technology angle?

Indirectly. SPOBIS frames how European sport organisations think about technology investment, rather than showcasing production technology.