Subject to change*
8:30
Exhibition and Catering Lounge
Arrival, networking and exhibition
9:30
Main Stage
Welcome
9:45
Main Stage
Connecting the Dots
Tara Dillon, CEO, CIMSPA
As the nation grapples with record levels of economic inactivity, mounting pressures on health services, and growing challenges around community cohesion, the need for preventative, inclusive and scalable solutions has never been more urgent. At the heart of these solutions lies the physical activity and sport workforce which is uniquely positioned to deliver impact across individual, community, and system levels.
This keynote session will examine the sector’s crucial role in supporting the government’s ambitions around health improvement, workforce activation, and levelling up. Tara will reflect on the progress made to date in building a recognised, trusted and professionally regulated workforce, and explore what now needs to happen to fully embed physical activity within cross-departmental plans and policy.
Delegates will be challenged to consider how we can connect the dots between our frontline impact and national outcomes, ensuring the sector is not only ready to scale, but prepared to lead.
10:15
Main Stage
Embracing local priorities and delivery for communities
Andy Burnham, Mayor, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (invited)
10:45
Main Stage
Introducing Sport England’s new CEO
Simon Hayes, CEO Designate, Sport England (invited)
11:00
Exhibition and Catering Lounge
Networking and refreshments
With dedicated networking zones and an interactive showcase, time in the Lounge will give you opportunities to catch up with familiar faces, make new connections, discover the latest product innovation and enhance your conference experience.
11:40
The Banks
The Gallery
Champions Club
Main Stage
Workshop session one
Choose from four key themes:
- Health and Active Wellbeing
- Education and Career Development
- Workforce Planning and Management
- Inclusive Participation
12:10
Main Stage
Panel session: Connecting the Dots to Better Health
Dr Davina Deniszczyc, Charity and Medical Director, Nuffield Health
Nick Berners-Price, 4D Fitness Founder, Personal Training for Parkinson’s
Lyndsey Barrett, Co‑Chief Executive Officer and Lead Occupational Therapist, Sport for Confidence
TBC
As pressure on the NHS continues to rise, the sport, physical activity and active wellbeing workforce is uniquely placed to play a vital role in the prevention, management and recovery of long-term, chronic health conditions. Yet, this potential remains underutilised at scale.
This session will explore how the sector’s professionals can be positioned as trusted partners in the health system.
Bringing together thought leaders from across healthcare, commissioning, policy and frontline delivery, the session will examine:
- How targeted, place-based physical activity interventions are already reducing pressure on clinical services
- The importance of recognised standards, qualifications and professional pathways in building trust and collaboration between sectors
- What’s needed to scale up innovative models of integrated care that include our workforce
- How we move from isolated programmes to a national, strategic role for sport and physical activity in population health.
Panellists will share real-world examples and provoke discussion on how we shift from ambition to action, ensuring that professionals across our sector are empowered, recognised and embedded in the future of community health and wellbeing.
This is a must-attend session for anyone passionate about the impact our workforce can have in transforming lives and alleviating pressure on the NHS, from prevention through to recovery.
13:00
Exhibition and Catering Lounge
Networking lunch
13:50
The Banks
The Gallery
Champions Club
Main Stage
Workshop session two
Choose from four key themes:
- Health and Active Wellbeing
- Education and Career Development
- Workforce Planning and Management
- Inclusive Participation
14:30
The Banks
The Gallery
Champions Club
Main Stage
Workshop session three
Choose from four key themes:
- Health and Active Wellbeing
- Education and Career Development
- Workforce Planning and Management
- Inclusive Participation
15:00
Exhibition and Catering Lounge
Networking and refreshments
15:30
Main Stage
Special guest to be announced shortly
16:15
Main Stage
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Tara Dillon, CEO, CIMSPA
