Open Meeting on Technology in Orienteering Scheduled for 9 November 2025
The International Orienteering Federation’s (IOF) IT Commission is set to host an open online meeting dedicated to exploring the latest advances and challenges related to technology used in the sport of orienteering. The event will take place on 9 November 2025 from 19:00 to 21:00 CET (UTC +1) via Microsoft Teams, with the meeting link to be shared closer to the date.
Meeting Focus and Format
This session aims to bring together developers, event organisers, athletes, and enthusiasts to discuss technological considerations in orienteering. The evening will feature a series of concise presentations on various topics, highlighting both the challenges faced by technology developers and the innovative solutions being implemented in the field. If time permits, a question and answer segment will follow each presentation, allowing participants to engage directly with the speakers.
Preliminary Program Highlights
The program features a diverse lineup of experts and topics including:
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Broadcast and Streaming Technology for IOF Major Events
Presented by Per Frost, Event Presentation Manager, IOF, Sweden, focusing on the technical aspects that enable live coverage of orienteering competitions worldwide. -
A Holistic Approach to Event Organisation
Burkhard Ritter, Managing Director of SPORTident (Germany), will share insights into integrating technology seamlessly into event management. -
Developing a Multi-Platform Mapping App
Alistair Landels from OCAD (Switzerland) discusses the complexities involved in creating mapping applications adaptable to various devices. -
Radio Control Deployment: 25 Years of Experience
Ian Marsden, Director at GPProjects and CTO at Eseye (United Kingdom), reflects on lessons learned from decades of radio control use in orienteering. -
Upcoming Revision of the IOF Data Standard
Edoardo Tona of the IOF IT Commission will highlight plans to update the federation’s data standards to enhance technological compatibility. -
Innovations in Punching Systems
Chuan Lian from HuiChang (China) introduces a new punching system, while Tate Needham, CEO of meshO (Australia), presents on a cutting-edge Sub-GHz Mesh Radio system designed for reliable punching and tracking, discussing the technical challenges and design decisions involved. -
Virtual Checkpoints for Training in Forest Environments
Guntis Šmaukstelis from Latvia will demonstrate how virtual checkpoints are changing training methodologies. -
User Research in Product Development: The Double Diamond Approach
Fryderyk Pryjma, CEO of effde (Poland), will explain applied user-centered research techniques to guide orienteering product innovation.
Join the Discussion
This open meeting offers a valuable opportunity for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and orienteering to learn from leading professionals and contribute to the conversation around future developments.
Further details, including the meeting access link, will be communicated by the IOF closer to the event date.
About the International Orienteering Federation (IOF)
Based in Karlstad, Sweden, the IOF is the global governing body for orienteering, overseeing multiple disciplines such as Foot Orienteering, Ski Orienteering, Mountain Bike Orienteering, and Trail Orienteering. The federation promotes innovation, sustainability, and fair play within the orienteering community worldwide.
For more information or inquiries, contact the IOF Office at info@orienteering.sport.
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