ThinkSport's event linking commercial innovation and academic research in sport, in the Olympic capital.
The SPOT is the ThinkSport event in Lausanne that connects commercial innovation and academic research in sport. The 2026 edition took place on 4 and 5 May in Lausanne, the Olympic capital, gathering federations, clubs, researchers and technology pioneers.
Anchored in the Lausanne Olympic ecosystem, The SPOT fosters cross-sector collaboration between R&D, sport science, federations and technology. The curated format targets emerging technologies for performance, fan engagement and content creation.
Less broadcast, more performance and R&D, with privileged access to the international federations based in Lausanne. Useful for spotting weak signals and pioneers, complementing the operator conferences.
| Format | 2-day curated event |
| Focus | innovation and research |
| Host city | Lausanne |
R&D teams, sport scientists, forward-looking federations and innovation-focused vendors.
It bridges commercial innovation and academic research, with access to the federations based in Lausanne.