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."

About the IIHF 

Founded in 1908 in Paris, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) is the global governing body for ice hockey. With 84 member associations, the IIHF oversees the sport’s international rulebook, officiating standards, and international player transfers. It organizes the Olympic ice hockey tournaments and around 25 annual World Championship events across five categories: men’s, women’s, U20, U18, and women’s U18. The IIHF also supports grassroots development and international club competitions.

About Wiz-Team 

Wiz-Team delivers cutting-edge technology and support services to the world’s greatest events across sport, institutions, hospitality, and entertainment. An industry-leading independent solution provider since 2012, it designs and delivers comprehensive Events and Games management solutions and services, including internationally renowned all-in-one event management platform “Event-Works”.



Designed by event managers for event managers, Event-Works provides a suite of customisable tools aimed at flexing and scaling to the changing needs of event operations and delivery. Wiz-Team’s innovative platform empowers event professionals across industries to manage various event types, sizes and demands, from major sports competitions like the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games and World Cups, to high service level meetings, such as Congresses, Summits, and General Assemblies.