Third edition of the Ski Industry Climate Summit to take place in Bolzano, Italy

(Bolzano, November 2025) – 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, sports federations, retailers, resorts, and organizations. The shared goal: to strengthen cooperation and accelerate measurable progress toward a more sustainable and climate-resilient future for winter sports.

“Brands, resorts, sports federations, and more work together to create an inspiring winter experience. But with climate change challenging our industry, we must use that same collective spirit to drive meaningful progress. The Ski Industry Climate Summit is the place to do that.”
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.”
Jerome Pero, Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry

Main partners of the event are Prowinter Show, Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI), Snowsports Industry America (SIA) and Peak63.

High-Level Agenda and Topics

The 2026 edition will open on January 13 with (closed) 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 will focus on new initiatives and strategic priorities driving progress across the winter sports ecosystem:

• 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.
• Industry key wins: Success stories, effective collaborations, and proven solutions from federations, resorts, and industry partners, such as innovations in materials, recycling systems, and circular business models that combine environmental and economic benefits.
• Winter sports ecosystem key challenges: operational, environmental, and market changes that all stakeholders are facing and where collective action can make the biggest impact.

Evening networking events and cross-sectoral sessions will further promote exchange between brands, suppliers, federations, resorts, and retailers.

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