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1. SPORT, TRENDS, AND SOCIAL INNOVATION:
How can the sports industry change the world?
In a constantly evolving world, today’s sports cultures still seem anchored in outdated models. In fact, looking at history, we see that team sports have evolved little since the first modern Olympic Games in 1894, even though our society has faced constant social change. Is the sport sector actually open to change and innovation? If so, how can new sports change the world?
While technological and material innovation has pushed performance limits—social innovation remains largely unexplored. However, new generations, particularly Generation Z, expect sports to reflect the values they uphold, such as inclusion, social justice, fluidity, and mental well-being. This reflection is essential for sports brands striving to remain relevant in today’s world. It requires rethinking core sports values and their expression through design.
2. COLLABORATION, TEAM SPIRIT, AND INCLUSION:
How to come together as a team in today’s world?
In a rapidly changing professional landscape, the ability of companies to embrace inclusion and collaboration has become a major challenge. To address contemporary issues, it’s essential to redefine what working as a team truly means.
Through concrete examples from his work in social design, Gabriel demonstrates in this talk, how companies can strengthen team spirit while actively combating discrimination. Beyond performance, it proposes a genuine cultural transformation and shows how a well-being inclusion path can be followed in professional settings.
3. THE BODY AS A LEARNING TOOL:
Rethinking design through kinesthetic learning.
In a world where soft skills and creativity have become essential, it’s time to rethink our learning methods. What if the body became a central tool in developing our social and human skills?
After years of collaborating with children, Gabriel Fontana has gained insights in different learning styles, particularly the importance of play and movement in stimulating imagination, interaction, and empathy. This conference explores how these principles can transform the way we design and develop products and immersive experiences. Whether in technology, entertainment, or design, learning through play opens new perspectives for re-enchanting the world.
