The Podium brings together the brightest minds and industry leaders from across the running industry. Two days of panel discussions, industry insights and fireside chats that will cover the following topics:
- Industry Trends, New Markets & Insights: current trends in Europe, forecasting the future and untapped markets, backed by data
- Consumer, Community and Culture: where are consumers showing up, where do they want to be and run clubs, coaches and races as partners
- Run Specialty Retail, Strategy and Experience: backed by experience of run specialty retailers in the field, what's working and what's not
- Product, Innovation, Tech and the Future: what's the future, what can we expect to see, and where are brands spending their time innovating
- Sustainability and Responsibility in Business: the commercials of sustainability, circularity and the future of running as we know it
We are currently organising the agenda for The International Running Expo 2026. If you'd like to join the speaker line-up and feel you have something to contribute on the topics above, please submit your application to speak at the Expo.