With more than 3,000 registered operators, 130 exhibitors and 200 brands, 1,600 retailers representing 600 brands and 80 buyers from over 10 countries, the eleventh edition of the Outdoor & Running Business Days – held on 25 and 26 May in Riva del Garda – was a success.

Buyers, media and foreign operators confirmed the event’s new global vocation, with various countries represented: Germany, France, the United States, Mexico, Japan, Romania, Slovenia, Austria, Moldova, Ukraine, Spain, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Greece and Brazil.

ORBDAYS confirmed the strength of its format, which combines product testing, workshops, networking and training. A dynamic ecosystem where operators and companies meet to do business, but also to share ideas, projects and discuss trends and strategies.

One of the most important developments in 2025 was the official opening to foreign markets: over 80 international buyers and distributors visited the fair and participated in B2B meetings and product testing sessions.

Another major innovation in 2025 was the ORBDAYS Games, which transformed networking into an even more dynamic and engaging experience: retailers accumulated points by visiting stands, participating in workshops, placing orders or testing products. The top-ranked participants won exclusive prizes such as trips, hospitality and special registrations for industry events and competitions.

There were two highlights among the workshops: a talk in collaboration with Sterrato dedicated to running clubs and new trends in the world of running, and the presentation of the research study “Sustainability: are Italian outdoor companies ready?”.