UK Sport Development Network Conference 2024

Start Date: 4th of September to 5th of September, 2024

Duration: 2 days Conference

Get ready to shape the future of sport, physical activity, and wellness at the highly anticipated 2024 UK Sport Development Network conference

Title: Future-proof: reimagining tomorrow’s inclusive sport and physical activity sector - You can expect a collaborative exchange of research and knowledge aimed at guiding our industry into a more inclusive and vibrant future.

All costs are VAT Inclusive

Early Bird(valid until 31st March 2024) 2 days plus accommodation = £190

Full price 2 days plus accommodation = £210

2 days NO accommodation = £160

Concessions∗ –( this is for those that have agreed a reduced rate with the

conference advisory group, are unemployed or students) 2 days NO accommodation = £100

1 day NO accommodation = £100

Course Description

Our Mission:

To provoke a powerful dialogue and encourage you, the heart of the workforce to share your invaluable research and knowledge. Together, we'll explore how to make sport, physical activity, and wellness accessible to all.

The Quest for Inclusion:

Join us on a journey to explore how we can break down barriers and create welcoming spaces for all individuals to thrive in sport, physical activity, and wellness. Let's redefine coaching and leadership practices; empower underserved communities; embrace technology and innovation; harness the transformative power of education and debate the crucial subject of sustainability.

Unleash Your Expertise:

We're calling on practitioners and academics to be part of this vital journey. Share your knowledge, lived experiences and research through abstract submissions that align with our 6 sub themes:

 1.    The Role of Inclusive Spaces for Sport, Physical Activity, and Wellnes

 2.  The Role of Inclusive Coaching and Leadership Practice

 3.  The Role of Community Sport, Physical Activity and Wellness for Underserved Communities

 4.   The Role of Technology and Innovation

 5.   The Role of the Education Sector (schools, FE and HE)

 6.   The Role of Sport, Physical Activity, Wellness and Sustainability

 

Key Note Speakers

Colin Huffen - Associate Director of Public and Professional Services, CIMSPA

Dr Abby Barras - University of Brighton

Shruti Saujani- Equality, Inclusion and Diversity Lead, FA Education

 Professor Hayley Fitzgerald - Leeds Beckett University

Martino Corazza - CEO, International Mixed Ability Sport

Michelle McGill - Equality Diversity and Inclusion Lead, England Golf