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Where Sports and Business meet the next Generation.

8th Impulse Summit: 30th - 31st of October 2025 #TheNextBillionFans

In our interactive platform, we regularly unite 200 leaders from in and around the industry with 60 selected Global Talents. Our Global Talents are invited to Switzerland for a 5-day program ending with the Impulse Summit, in which our experts and Global Talents challenge the status quo of the sports industry in interactive formats.

As always, we aim to create a platform for intergenerational, international, and interdisciplinary dialogue, where participants can exchange ideas, share experiences, and create meaningful connections.

60

Invited Students (Global Talents)

60+

Speakers

30

Sessions

200

Participants

40

Supporters

Not your regular sports business conference.

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Under the guiding topic #GameChangerGeneration of last year's Impulse Summit, the 7th edition of the conference took place at the University of St.Gallen (SQUARE), highlighting the role of a new generation in driving change and shaping the future of the sports industry.

Business Innovation & Digitalization

For unique and valuable insights to promote digitalization and new business models in the industry.

Environmental, Social and Governance

For exceptional perspectives on societal issues to shape the future of social responsibility in sport.

Sports Pathways

For unique insights into career journeys to shape the future of talent and development in sport.

#GameChangerGeneration: Impulse Summit 2024 - Aftermovie

What participants say

« Only when you challenge an idea and get someone out of his comfort zone, you can create something big. At the Impulse Summit you are not following, you are shaping. »

Carsten Koerl CEO, Sportradar

« Participating as a Global Talent is a great opportunity for growing your personal network, gaining new perspectives & expand your knowledge. »

Sophie Steen Global Talent (2022)

« The Impulse Summit is especially interesting due to the unique variety of people you meet: Students as well as decision makers in and outside of sports. »

Carsten Cramer CEO, Borussia Dortmund

« The Global Talent program was amazing and the whole week was such a great experience. I met many new friends, and hope to stay in touch with them for a long time. »

Julia Pahnke Global Talent (2021)

« I was impressed that it is so professional. It is a very well-run conference. There are a lot of people who are really interested, so it is good to be affiliated. »

Olaf Swantee CEO, Sunrise

Support us as a partner

Enable the intergenerational dialogue and work with us on creating change within the sports business industry. We aim to collaborate in the context of the Impulse Summit, but also offer events and workshops at the University of St.Gallen throughout the entire year.

Join the discussion as an expert

Our unique two-day conference allows you to openly discuss specific topics from your field of expertise, attend other industry professionals’ sessions and exchange ideas with the next generation.

Our Community

Intergenerational Dialogue at heart.

Thought leaders from politics, business, civil society and academia shaping the future of sport and beyond.

Stakeholders from across the sports landscape – from public institutions to top athletes.

International students with diverse academic backgrounds including economics, sports, law, engineering, and social sciences.

University of St. Gallen students from all levels of study, bringing varied perspectives and ambitions to drive the initiative forward.

 

Join as an expert

 

Selection of past Speakers

Carsten Cramer Borussia Dortmund, Managing Director
Maheta Molango Prof. Footballers' Association, CEO
Norbert Patt Titlis Cable Cars, CEO
Nicola Spirig Olympic Champion & Ambassador
Diego Züger Swiss Ski, CEO
Edouard Schmitz Professional Athlete Showjumping, Swiss Equestrian
Ivan Miljkovic Founder & Olympic Champion, IVMI Sports
Laurenz Haferbeck Head of Digital Business Development, DFL
Jean-Baptiste Roy Co-Founder Asian Sports Tech
Florian Hohmann CFO, Muntagnard
Lars Stegelmann Director Marketing & Consultancy Two Circles
Roland Mägerle Head of Sports, SRF
Brian Wesaala Founder & CEO, FFA
Vanessa Rueber Impact Manager, Patagonia / Board Member POW
Sebastian Koppers Head of Football R&D, DFB
Henning Wegter Director Partnerships & Sales DFB
David Eades Director, BBC Sport

Contact

Reach out to learn more

Whether you are an expert, a student, or a young professional, if you are interested in joining the Impulse Summit, do not hesitate to contact us. Use our Join us section for specific applications.

We always welcome questions and contacts directly in any case.

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Noémie Jennifer Bürgin Co-President
Sven Jeanneret CO-President

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