More than 2,800 exhibitors have announced their participation, and around 80,000 trade visitors are expected to come to see the new collections and innovations in the industry for the 2019-20 season. The major trends in the industry are sustainability in the area of products, digitization in the area of processes and sport, and a stronger focus on consumers, which is also reflected in the development of new consumer events during the fair.

Brands will present their new, sustainable innovations at the fair. The North Face will launch the new Futurelight fabric technology. PrimaLoft will introduce the first biodegradable synthetic fiber, PrimaLoft Bio. Also 3M/Thinsulate will presents its new sustainability concept.

Esports will be part of the fair for the first time. A friendly match will take place between Bayern Ballers Gaming and the Ispo community. Experts will provide insights into the potential and growth market of this trend sport.

Since 2018, end consumers have also been able to take advantage of the trade fair: This edition will invite sports enthusiasts to take part in and try out numerous events. Enthusiasm for winter sports remains unbroken. In Germany, around 15 million people go skiing and snowboarding. But many are critical about the future of winter sports due to climate change.