Zurich, Switzerland – (14 August 2025) – The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) is proud to announce its new strategic partnership with Wiz-Team, which will become the federation’s Official Event Management & Accreditation Platform Provider. This collaboration aims to bring enhanced digital tools and innovative solutions to the planning and execution of IIHF events worldwide.
As part of this multi-year partnership, the IIHF will leverage Wiz-Team’s integrated technology solution, ‘Event-Works’, to manage the logistical and operational complexities of its events – from registration and accreditation to guest management, including travel and accommodation.
The centralised and integrated Event Management System will streamline the IIHF’s operational workflows and elevate participant experiences across its event portfolio.
The partnership officially kicked off with an Observer Program during the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Stockholm, offering Wiz-Team first-hand insight into the IIHF’s unique event landscape. The next major milestones in this collaboration include the IIHF Semi-Annual Congress in Nice (2025), the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, and the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Switzerland.
Luc Tardif, President of the IIHF, commented:
“This collaboration will allow the IIHF to significantly enhance its event operations, ensuring smoother internal processes and supporting the federation’s commitment to continual innovation. In an ever-evolving digital landscape, maintaining competitiveness means staying agile and tech-savvy. This partnership aligns perfectly with the IIHF’s ICE26 strategy, and we’re thrilled to be part of this journey.”
Tim Goethals, Wiz-Team’s Chief Operations Officer, said:
“We are excited about this new partnership with the IIHF, which will play a crucial role in the digital transformation of its event operations. By equipping the IIHF events team with innovative, flexible, scalable, and configurable event management solutions, we will not only streamline operations but also enhance the participants’ journey through a global user-friendly platform. We are proud to support the IIHF in this transformation.”