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European Sports & Fashion Impact 2026

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Where Innovation Meets Style and Synergies Become Solutions

The worlds of sports and fashion are moving fast: smarter materials, bolder design, new ways to create and collaborate.

But game-changing ideas don’t happen in silos. 
At Peermate, we connect designers, material experts, product leads and sourcing decision-makers in a powerful 2-day event built for real conversation, shared inspiration, and future-ready partnerships.
Structured. Inspiring. Made for connection that lasts.

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Real connection first. Collabo­ration follows.

At Peermate, we know real collaboration starts long before contracts get signed. And it’s rarely born from random chats over coffee.
That’s why we’ve built a format designed for purposeful interaction, creative friction, and shared momentum — tailored to the sports & fashion industry.

Why it works – and leads to action that lasts:

You’ll leave with:

From performance to production — connect across the style & sports value chain

At the Sports & Fashion Class, you’ll meet professionals who shape what’s next — from breakthrough materials to bold design to smarter production.

The people you meet here aren’t just peers — they’re future creative partners, project allies, and the spark behind your next big move.

The Event

Your journey through the Peermate format

Day 1

Kick-off. Explore common ground.

Day 2

Create. Reflect. Move forward.

And beyond

Stay connected. Keep growing.

Your Peermate experience doesn’t end on Day 2. As an alum, you’ll join a curated community of forward-thinking professionals across fashion and sports—designed to help you reconnect, share progress, and stay inspired.

The Peermate Method

This is not just another networking event. Here’s what’s different.

Meet the right people

Not just many – connect with designers, developers, brand reps and decision-makers across the full sports & fashion value chain.

Invest in your future

Build relationships that outlast the event. Today’s peer might be tomorrow’s creative partner, co-founder, or collaborator.

Discover what’s next

Get inspired by what’s shaping the future – from next-gen materials to bold ideas and unexpected synergies.

Stay connected

Join our trusted alumni network and turn one-time conversations into lasting collaboration.

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– and secure your seat in the conversations shaping the future of Sports & Fashion.

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The minds behind the experience

Ion Lazar

Founder of Peermate, innovation strategist with 10+ years in and R&D and Marketing. With first-hand experience in complex industrial systems, Ion creates spaces where experts, innovators, and changemakers connect with ease – and turn shared insight into action.

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Markus Armbruster

Co-creation expert with a background at BASF and founder of the facilitation company Pictomind. Markus brings deep process expertise and ensures that every session is structured to turn shared challenges into shared progress.

FAQ

Find answers to your questions or get in touch if you need more details

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We don’t do passive formats, long speeches, or one-way presentations. Instead, we focus on active, structured networking — moderated by professionals and designed to maximize valuable interactions in a short amount of time.
Every session is built around real exchange, not content consumption.
The result? Less time wasted, more real connections.

A little bit. We’ll send you a short onboarding guide, including your peer group info and a few prompts to get the most out of each session.
But don’t worry: the format is designed to work even if you just show up. The main thing you can bring: Come with an open mind.

From the moment you book, you’ll gain access to a curated peer group and receive guidance to connect even before the event starts.
After the event, you become part of the Peermate Alumni Network — a growing community of professionals across industries who’ve shared the same structured, trust-building experience.
This continuity turns one-time meetings into long-term collaborators.

Our events are designed for professionals across product, innovation, development, design, strategy, and procurement — depending on the industry focus. Whether you’re a rising talent or a senior expert, what matters is your mindset: curiosity, openness, and the will to connect.

Perfect. Our formats are designed to be inclusive, guided, and psychologically safe — even for quiet thinkers.
You’re never left alone to „work the room“ — you’re part of small, purpose-driven circles where listening is just as valuable as talking.

Absolutely. You don’t need a network to join — you come to build one. Everyone in the room is there for the same reason: to connect intentionally.
And with our pre-event onboarding and post-event alumni access, you’ll never feel like a stranger.

Most events are held in English to enable cross-border connection — but depending on the industry and audience, some sessions may be bilingual.

You’ll be invited to join our Peermate Alumni Network — an easy way to stay in touch, follow up with peers, and access future collaboration opportunities.

Sponsorship Opportunity

Put your brand in front of the minds shaping fashion and function

Become a sponsor of the Sports & Fashion Networking Event and align your brand with the creatives, innovators, and decision-makers driving the future of performance apparel and lifestyle design.

Direct access to key decision-makers

Engage with a curated group of industry professionals across the value chain—no trade show noise, just relevant conversations.

Presence in a high-trust setting

Our moderated sessions go far beyond small talk. You’ll be part of moments where real partnerships begin.

Long-term visibility through our alumni network

Stay top of mind—before, during and after the event—with access to our growing peer community.

Interested in sponsoring the European Sports & Fashion Impact 2026 — or one of our upcoming events? Let’s talk about how we can create value together and co-design a partnership that fits your goals, budget, and brand story!

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