The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has partnered with the International Skating Union (ISU) since 2022 to enhance green ice rinks and promote sustainability in ice sports.

Since 2019, the German Ice Hockey Federation, in collaboration with the IIHF, has been organizing conferences focused on ice hockey facilities and their sustainability. These events have grown significantly in scope, driven by the increasing demand for practical information, effective solutions, and the exchange of best practices. This increased interest provides an ideal opportunity for international and national ice sport federations to build on established expertise and further advance their efforts.

In a joint effort, the IIHF, the ISU, and the German Ice Hockey Federation are delighted to announce the launch of the International Conference "NEW ENERGY FOR ICE RINKS AND ARENAS", which will take place on September 11, 2024, in Berlin, Germany.

The primary purpose of the conference is to gather information on new projects, methodologies, and innovations aimed at ensuring sustainable and cost-effective development for the future of ice sports. By creating an international platform, the conference will facilitate the exchange of valuable insights and foster productive discussions among facility owners, operators,  renowned scientists, consultants, engineers, and architects from around the world.

To help us make a difference join us in Berlin to shape the future of ice rinks and arenas with groundbreaking ideas and sustainable solutions! Please kindly use the following link to proceed with your registration.

About IIHF

The IIHF, founded on 15 May 1908 in Paris, France, is the governing body of international ice hockey. The IIHF features 83 member associations (MNAs), each of which is the national governing body of the sport in its nation. Besides controlling the international rulebook, processing international player transfers, and dictating officiating guidelines, the IIHF runs numerous development programmes designed to bring hockey to a broader population. The IIHF also presides over ice hockey in the Olympic Games, and over the IIHF World Championships at all levels, men, women, juniors under-20, juniors under-18 and women under-18.

About ISU

The International Skating Union (ISU), founded in 1892, is the oldest governing international winter sport federation as well as the exclusive international sport federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) administering the sports of Figure Skating (Single & Pair Skating and Ice Dance), Synchronized Skating, Speed Skating and Short Track Speed Skating worldwide. The objectives of the ISU are to regulate, govern, promote and develop its sports on the basis of friendship and mutual understanding between athletes. Currently, three ISU disciplines are included in the Olympic Winter Games program (Figure Skating, Speed Skating and Short Track Speed Skating). For further information please visit isu.org.

About German Ice Hockey Federation

The German Ice Hockey Federation was founded on June 16, 1963, in Krefeld - but today, the head office is located in Munich. The German Ice Hockey Federation includes 16 regional sports associations and 99 clubs with over 20,000 active members. One of the Federation's flagship features is its national teams. With men's, women's, and youth teams, the Federation oversees nine national teams. Additionally, the German Ice Hockey Federation e.V. is also responsible for the Women's First League (DFEL), the Men’s Third League (Oberliga), and the Youth Leagues. The training and further education of coaches and referees also falls within the responsibility of the Federation.