Some of the most powerful ideas in sport don’t start in boardrooms, but they begin with a personal story: an experience, a challenge faced, a moment of inspiration. Aware of that, the power of the EPSI Annual Conference is bringing these stories to light and transforming them into actionable innovation.
Under the theme “Sports & Nature: The Arctic Innovation Adventure”, this year’s edition goes beyond tech and strategy. It dives into the human experiences behind the most brilliant ideas in sport, health, and sustainability. Held on October 30th, 2025 in Rovaniemi, Finland, this event is a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and grow in the heart of the Arctic Circle. Whether you’re an EPSI Member or not, a startup founder, a federation, a university researcher, or a policymaker, this is the occasion to be inspired by real stories, discover European funding, and connect with possible investors to bring your business idea to life.
Personal Journeys That Spark Innovation
Innovation comes from ideas, but ideas come from experience. Hear how a founder’s personal fitness journey led to a successful health-tech startup, or how a sports club’s struggle with sustainability became a change model: these stories are not just anecdotes, they’re strategic lessons in creativity, resilience, and business growth. During the EPSI Annual Conference, we will showcase the personal experiences that made the difference for some European Startups that successfully developed their project and have now submitted their case to the EPSI Innovation Competition. The winner, who will be announced on the 30th of October in Rovaniemi, will get 2 years of EPSI Membership and full access to all our services.
Business, Funding, and Network, All in One Place
EPSI 2025 is a gateway to:
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European calls for proposals
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Private investment opportunities
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Strategic partnerships with startups, corporates, public authorities, and universities
During the event, attendees will gain exclusive insights from top-level speakers, explore innovative case studies, and participate in the pan-European dialogue about sport policy, entrepreneurship, and collaboration.
What’s New at EPSI 2025
Unveiling for the first time in Rovaniemi, this new startup challenge will spotlight breakthrough solutions in sport innovation. What’s at stake?
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A 2-year EPSI membership
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Mentorship and visibility across the EPSI network
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The opportunity to pitch in front of European investors
Who Should Attend?
This conference is designed for:
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Sports organisations looking to grow through innovation
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Startups and scale-ups with game-changing ideas
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Public authorities and federations seeking EU partnerships
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Researchers and universities bringing academic excellence to real-world impact
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EPSI members and newcomers wanting to dive into European innovation networks
If you’re an EPSI member, don’t forget: You can get up to €100 off your ticket with your reserved discount code (available in the EPSI Updates in the Members’ Only Zone)
The EPSI Annual Conference 2025 is where personal stories become strategic roadmaps, and inspiration leads to implementation. This impactful European event it’s not just a conference but a a growth opportunity and a different way to discover the Lapland landscape – because there won’t be only speeches but also exiting activities!
👉 Get your ticket now and be part of the EPSI community.