In Riva del Garda (Italy), on May 25–26, the leading B2B event for outdoor and running returns. Over 5,000 professionals expected, global brands, and the first ESG research dedicated to the sector.

The outdoor industry is gathering in Riva del Garda (Italy). On May 25–26, the Outdoor & Running Business Days return—the most anticipated B2B event for professionals in the sports sector. Now in its eleventh edition, the event is aiming to go beyond Italian borders, strengthening its role as a European—and increasingly global—hub for the outdoor and running industries.

After breaking records in 2024—with over 200 brands, 1,500 retailers, more than 4,000 professionals, and 9,000 product tests—ORBDAYS raises the bar once again with a fast-growing international profile. Thanks to partnerships with key players like Assosport, Italian Outdoor Group, ICE, and exhibiting companies, the event has already confirmed attendance from buyers, distributors, and media from the United States, Japan, Germany, France, Mexico, Scandinavia, and Eastern Europe. The goal is clear: to make ORBDAYS the leading B2B outdoor platform in Europe.

Beyond business, the event will also spotlight product innovation, training sessions, technical tests, previews, and workshops. Most notably, the 2025 edition will serve as a platform to reflect on the sector’s shift toward sustainability.

For the first time, results from ESG research dedicated to the Italian outdoor industry will be presented. The study involved 20 companies with revenues exceeding 10 million euros, measuring ESG maturity levels across 10 key indicators. The findings reveal a marked polarization between high-performing companies and those still in early stages—especially when it comes to communicating their sustainability efforts. The aggregated results will be unveiled at the trade show and discussed during an exclusive workshop designed to raise awareness and drive meaningful environmental strategies within the industry.

The successful ORBDAYS formula remains unchanged: business, networking, and product testing in one of Europe’s most iconic outdoor destinations—between the waters of Lake Garda and the cliffs of the Brenta Dolomites. As in past editions, the event will maintain a strong focus on environmental responsibility, with certified carbon credit offsetting in partnership with Climate Partner.

Rounding out the program is an ever-stronger synergy between the outdoor and running sectors—two worlds that intersect, inspire, and generate value together.
On May 25–26, 2025, Riva del Garda will once again become the capital of outdoor and running business. A trade show that looks beyond borders, evolves, and inspires. Because outdoor is more than just a market: it’s a dynamic, growing, and connected ecosystem.

For more information: Outdoor & Running Business Days