From February 11 to 13, BolognaFiere will become the international hub for swimming pools, spas, and outdoor activities with ForumPiscine 2026 and Outex – Outdoor Experience. This format combines an exhibition area, live shows, installations, and conference sessions, presenting the trends that will drive the market in the coming years. The two events are part of the broader framework of the XLeisure hub, dedicated to redefining leisure and well-being, transforming every space into an experience to be enjoyed.
Companies, designers, operators, and buyers will find an ecosystem where ideas, solutions, and technologies interact in a single location. Many topics will be examined, ranging from the new frontiers of fitness to outdoor living trends, from new-generation spas to advanced models of entertainment and hospitality.
ForumPiscine 2026 and Outex: a look at future trends
The 17th edition of ForumPiscine confirms its status as a benchmark for swimming pools and spas, a showcase for advanced technologies, innovative solutions, and trends that are reshaping an evolving market. Three days covering the entire supply chain, from design to management, offering builders, technicians, designers, and managers an up-to-date overview of private and public, sports, and hospitality facilities.
New developments, returns, and confirmations reinforce the event’s role as a compass for a sector that increasingly integrates the worlds of water, outdoor living, fitness, and wellness.
In parallel with ForumPiscine 2026, Outex – Outdoor Experience www.outex.it confirms its role as an observatory on the evolution of outdoor spaces, increasingly conceived as places of comfort and well-being. A journey through cutting-edge furnishings, materials, and design solutions, with a focus on sustainability and new trends for contemporary outdoor living. The integration with ForumClub, the voice of fitness and sport, makes XLeisure 2026 a comprehensive platform, capable of responding to the needs of an entire supply chain.
Focus on the importance of swimming pools as a strategic asset in agritourism
ForumPiscine 2026 will also see the presentation of the second edition of the National Report on Energy Consumption in Swimming Facilities, produced by FIRE in collaboration with CoNGePi. An opportunity to discover updated consumption figures, best practices, and investment opportunities, with a view to more efficient and carbon-neutral swimming pools. A necessary comparison to promote sustainability, ensure operational continuity, and strengthen a strategic sector that is fundamental for both sport and the community.
Among the topics discussed will be the strategic asset of swimming pools in agritourism facilities, which can define identity, attractiveness, and value. In a sector worth €1.6 billion, it makes the difference between a facility that is chosen and one that is remembered. To understand how much this scenario is changing, ForumPiscine 2026 www.forumpiscine.it and Agriturismo.it surveyed the 4,500 facilities on the portal, observing that over 70% of agritourism facilities already have an outdoor swimming pool, while among those that do not, more than 10% plan to build one within two years. Those who already have a swimming pool are planning to renovate or expand it, while about 35% are working on sustainability-oriented projects. During the event, the complete data will be presented, together with a focus on the regulatory framework—including the latest developments in the bill under discussion—and testimonials from those who have chosen traditional or natural swimming pools, transforming them into a real driving force for enhancement. A valuable preview of a growing market that is increasingly strategic for rural hospitality.