IAKS is the leading global non-profit organization for professionals from the sports, leisure, and recreation facilities industry. Since 1965, it has enabled international networking for the exchange of planning, design, and operational expertise.

IAKS hosts international congresses and seminars, study trips, and facility tours. Since 1967, IAKS has published “sb”, the world’s foremost magazine for exemplary architecture, innovations, products, and services from the fields of leisure centers, sports facilities, swimming pools and wellness, stadiums, and arenas.

Recognizing exceptional accomplishment in facility operation and design, IAKS operates an internationally recognized exemplary design awards program.

IAKS is an IOC Recognized Organization and cooperates with the IPC and other international non-profit bodies.