Fair attendance and product presentations
Take a look at the exhibitor`s highlights and new products of 2024 at halls A6 and A7. Discussions, meetings and product presentations take place at the stands and in different conference rooms.
Professional lectures and discussions
Experts present and discuss the latest topics and issues. Discussions and exchange of opinion in the plenary in the foyer.
Friday, 21 November 2025
09.00 am Start of fair
12.00 am – 13.00 pm Routesetting Roundtable (d/e) in Room Berlin/Paris
Interactive discussion among colleagues about challenges, experiences and best practice examples with Peter Zeidelhack and Julius Kerscher, both from the DAV Federal Teaching Team Route Construction.Moderation:
Julia Zschiesche
3.00 – 3.45 pm DAV bouldering certificate for children and young people presented by Lucia Dörffel (d/e) in Foyer East
With its two-stage ‘Indoor Boulder Check’, the DAV aims to minimize the risk of injury when bouldering and ensure conflict-free sporting activities. Children and their parents, as well as adult beginners, are taught the basic rules of conduct and an understanding of safety in bouldering gyms.Speaker:
Lucia Dörffel, Member of the German National Team
Jennifer Lönz, DAV Federal Office
Torsten Silberhorn, Member of the DAV Federal Teaching Team Climbing and Gym Manager at the DAV Centre Erlangen
Moderation:
Julia Zschiesche
5.30 - 10.00 pm Halls & Walls Get-Together at DAV Booth Hall A7
Meeting of the climbing gym community in the Halls & Walls Lounge with free drinks sponsored by Boulders Kletterhallenservice and T-Wall6.30 - 9.00 pm REEL ROCK 18 at stage Hall A6
Immerse yourself in four captivating climbing films from around the world.
Saturday, 22 November 2025
9.00 am Start of fair
10.00 – 10.45 am Management positions in climbing gyms – know the scope of responsibilities and utilize personnel skills (d/e) in Foyer East
Leaders bear responsibility – not only for processes, but above all for people. How can operators and managers realistically assess staff skills, support the personnel and deploy them sensibly – for a strong, well-functioning team!Speaker:
Rebekka Schütze, gym manager at the DAV Centre in Darmstadt
Moderation:
Julia Zschiesche
12.30 am – 1.45 pm Creating access – routes that connect! Climbingwall Hall A6
Climbing is for everyone – we create routes that exclude no one. Barriers down, holds up – diversity on the wall counts more than difficulty grades. Inclusive route setting with a presentation of suitable climbing holds from different manufacturers.Presenters:
Julius Kerscher, DAV Bundeslehrteam Routenbau
Judith Lattner, Alpen.Leben.Menschen/Inklusion
Anja Pinzel, Alpen.Leben.Menschen/Inklusion
2.00 – 2.45 pm Autobelay devices: Critical incidents, accidents, risks and recommendations from the DAV (d/e) in Foyer East
Serious accidents repeatedly occur when climbing with autobelay devices due to failure to clip in. The DAV presents the results of its survey on the operation of autobelay devices. Together with the results of accident statistics with a special focus on accidents involving autobelay devices, recommendations for setting up autobelay lines are presented.Speaker:
Dr Tanja Ganz and Lorenz Berker, DAV Federal Office
Moderation:
Julia Zschiesche
5.00 pm End of fair
Subject to changes in the program.
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