The international ski and winter sports industry will gather for the third edition of the Ski Industry Climate Summit, taking place January 13–15, 2026, at Fiera Bolzano in Italy, alongside the Pro Winter Show. As climate change continues to challenge winter sports, the industry’s commitment to transformative action has never been stronger. Brands, resorts, companies, and organizations are striving to minimize their environmental impact and undertake the essential changes that climate science demands.
The Summit is an international conference built to strengthen collaboration across the winter sports industry. It offers a shared space for open discussion, practical learning, and joint progress toward a more sustainable future.
Hosted by Atomic, Protect Our Winters Europe (POW), and the Winter Sports Sustainability Network (WSN), the Summit has become the key meeting point for collective climate action across the entire winter sports industry.
Common challenges, common solutions
Since its launch in 2023, the Ski Industry Climate Summit has evolved from a brand-focused dialogue into an industry-wide conference uniting ski and snowboard manufacturers, protection and gear brands, federations, retailers, resorts, and destinations. The shared goal: to strengthen cooperation and accelerate measurable progress toward a more sustainable and climate-resilient future for winter sports.
“The challenges ahead are too large for any company or sector to face alone. By creating a space for open exchange, shared data, and coordinated action, we can collectively drive meaningful change,” said Jonas Schneider from POW Europe.
“This summit is more than a conference. It’s where the ski industry defines its future. New entrants will find valuable updates on regulatory dynamics, direct access to innovators and decision-makers, and unmatched networking opportunities to accelerate growth and impact, because no one can take on the sustainability challenges on their own,” said Jerome Pero of Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry.
High-Level Agenda and Topics
The 2026 edition will open on January 13 with WSN working group meetings, where experts will address technical fields such as ecodesign and recycling, LCA and decarbonization, traceability and compliance, and climate advocacy.
The main conference on January 14–15, 2026 will focus on major developments and opportunities across key areas:
- Regulations and compliance: European and U.S. legislation shaping sustainability and production in the sporting goods industry.
- Market perspectives: Insights from international industry bodies on trends, business transformation, and economic impacts of climate change.
- Sustainability and science: Updates on standardized LCAs (including the PEFCR), and the latest research on how climate change affects the winter sports economy.
- Technology and circularity: Innovations in materials, recycling systems, and circular business models that combine environmental and economic benefits.
Evening networking events and cross-sectoral sessions will further promote exchange between brands, suppliers, federations, resorts, and retailers.
Industry Collaboration for Real Impact
By aligning around shared goals, the Summit helps the winter sports industry create joint solutions to reduce emissions, improve material cycles, and strengthen advocacy for climate protection.
“The winter sports community has both the responsibility and the potential to lead on climate action. Collaboration across all sectors—from factories to mountain resorts—is key to shaping a viable future for our sport,” said the organizing partners Atomic, POW Europe, and WSN in a joint statement.
Participation and Further Information
The Ski Industry Climate Summit 2026 is open to all industry stakeholders. Tickets are available for a reasonable participation fee.
Full event information, registration details, and the developing agenda can be found on the Summit’s website: https://www.fierabolzano.it/en/ski-industry-climate-summit
