Thursday, June 27, 2024

Sports Management
Community Sport & Leisure Facilities | In partnership with IAKS | Sponsored by Otium
Aquatic & Leisure Management | In partnership with RLSSA
Sports Grounds & Activity Spaces | Sponsored by Smart Connection Consultancy
Play | In partnership with Play Australia | Sponsored by KOMPAN
Active Cities, Communities & People
Schools & Sport
Participation & Inclusion
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
NSC | IAKS Welcome & Official Opening
8:45 AM - 10:05 AM Global Thought Leader Session 1: Children - Our Next Generation of Participants and Leaders
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning Tea and Networking
11:05 AM - 12:05 PM Big Issues Keynote Session 1: Alternative Funding Models for Sport Big Issues Keynote Session 2: The Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) For Sport Big Issues Keynote Session 3: Participation and Inclusion - Compare and Contrast Global Strategies Big Issue Keynote Session 4: Sustainable Design for Next Generation of Community Facilities Big Issue Keynote Session 5: Active Cities - Strategy to Reality Big Issues Keynote Session 6: The Environmental Narrative for Sports Grounds Big Issues Keynote Session 7: Play and the Human Rights of Young People Big Issue Keynote Session 8: The Health Agenda
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM Big Issue Panel Session 1 Big Issue Panel Session 2 Big Issue Panel Session 3 Big Issue Panel Session 4 Big Issue Panel Session 5 Big Issue Panel Session 6 Big Issue Panel Session 7 Big Issue Panel Session 8
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM
Lunch and Networking
1:35 PM - 2:40 PM Workshop 1.1: The importance of the Sports workforce to delivering successful participation growth Workshop 2.1: Sustainability in design Workshop 3.1: Strengthening the financial viability of aquatic and leisure facilities Workshop 4.1: Future Proofing Sports Fields - Embracing good natural turf technologies and the use of hybrid and synthetic solutions Workshop 5.1: Planning and promoting energetic play and engagement in children and young people Workshop 6.1: Planning and Unpacking Global Learnings for Local Delivery Workshop 7.1: The broader role of sport in schools Workshop 8.1: Intersectionality: Celebrating that people experience things differently
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Afternoon Tea and Networking
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
NSC | IAKS Oration
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM NSC | IAKS Networking Event
Industry networking with exhibitors, colleagues and presenters in the Expo.
Sports Management
Community Sport & Leisure Facilities | In partnership with IAKS | Sponsored by Otium
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
NSC | IAKS Welcome & Official Opening
8:45 AM - 10:05 AM Global Thought Leader Session 1: Children - Our Next Generation of Participants and Leaders
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning Tea and Networking
11:05 AM - 12:05 PM Big Issues Keynote Session 1: Alternative Funding Models for Sport Big Issues Keynote Session 2: The Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) For Sport
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM Big Issue Panel Session 1 Big Issue Panel Session 2
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM
Lunch and Networking
1:35 PM - 2:40 PM Workshop 1.1: The importance of the Sports workforce to delivering successful participation growth Workshop 2.1: Sustainability in design
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Afternoon Tea and Networking
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
NSC | IAKS Oration
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM NSC | IAKS Networking Event
Industry networking with exhibitors, colleagues and presenters in the Expo.

Aquatic & Leisure Management | In partnership with RLSSA
Sports Grounds & Activity Spaces | Sponsored by Smart Connection Consultancy
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
NSC | IAKS Welcome & Official Opening
8:45 AM - 10:05 AM Global Thought Leader Session 1: Children - Our Next Generation of Participants and Leaders
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning Tea and Networking
11:05 AM - 12:05 PM Big Issues Keynote Session 3: Participation and Inclusion - Compare and Contrast Global Strategies Big Issue Keynote Session 4: Sustainable Design for Next Generation of Community Facilities
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM Big Issue Panel Session 3 Big Issue Panel Session 4
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM
Lunch and Networking
1:35 PM - 2:40 PM Workshop 3.1: Strengthening the financial viability of aquatic and leisure facilities Workshop 4.1: Future Proofing Sports Fields - Embracing good natural turf technologies and the use of hybrid and synthetic solutions
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Afternoon Tea and Networking
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
NSC | IAKS Oration
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM NSC | IAKS Networking Event
Industry networking with exhibitors, colleagues and presenters in the Expo.

Play | In partnership with Play Australia | Sponsored by KOMPAN
Active Cities, Communities & People
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
NSC | IAKS Welcome & Official Opening
8:45 AM - 10:05 AM Global Thought Leader Session 1: Children - Our Next Generation of Participants and Leaders
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning Tea and Networking
11:05 AM - 12:05 PM Big Issue Keynote Session 5: Active Cities - Strategy to Reality Big Issues Keynote Session 6: The Environmental Narrative for Sports Grounds
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM Big Issue Panel Session 5 Big Issue Panel Session 6
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM
Lunch and Networking
1:35 PM - 2:40 PM Workshop 5.1: Planning and promoting energetic play and engagement in children and young people Workshop 6.1: Planning and Unpacking Global Learnings for Local Delivery
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Afternoon Tea and Networking
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
NSC | IAKS Oration
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM NSC | IAKS Networking Event
Industry networking with exhibitors, colleagues and presenters in the Expo.

Schools & Sport
Participation & Inclusion
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
NSC | IAKS Welcome & Official Opening
8:45 AM - 10:05 AM Global Thought Leader Session 1: Children - Our Next Generation of Participants and Leaders
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning Tea and Networking
11:05 AM - 12:05 PM Big Issues Keynote Session 7: Play and the Human Rights of Young People Big Issue Keynote Session 8: The Health Agenda
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM Big Issue Panel Session 7 Big Issue Panel Session 8
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM
Lunch and Networking
1:35 PM - 2:40 PM Workshop 7.1: The broader role of sport in schools Workshop 8.1: Intersectionality: Celebrating that people experience things differently
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Afternoon Tea and Networking
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
NSC | IAKS Oration
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM NSC | IAKS Networking Event
Industry networking with exhibitors, colleagues and presenters in the Expo.

Sports Management
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
NSC | IAKS Welcome & Official Opening
8:45 AM - 10:05 AM Global Thought Leader Session 1: Children - Our Next Generation of Participants and Leaders
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning Tea and Networking
11:05 AM - 12:05 PM Big Issues Keynote Session 1: Alternative Funding Models for Sport
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM Big Issue Panel Session 1
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM
Lunch and Networking
1:35 PM - 2:40 PM Workshop 1.1: The importance of the Sports workforce to delivering successful participation growth
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Afternoon Tea and Networking
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
NSC | IAKS Oration
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM NSC | IAKS Networking Event
Industry networking with exhibitors, colleagues and presenters in the Expo.

Community Sport & Leisure Facilities | In partnership with IAKS | Sponsored by Otium
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
NSC | IAKS Welcome & Official Opening
8:45 AM - 10:05 AM Global Thought Leader Session 1: Children - Our Next Generation of Participants and Leaders
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning Tea and Networking
11:05 AM - 12:05 PM Big Issues Keynote Session 2: The Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) For Sport
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM Big Issue Panel Session 2
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM
Lunch and Networking
1:35 PM - 2:40 PM Workshop 2.1: Sustainability in design
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Afternoon Tea and Networking
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
NSC | IAKS Oration
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM NSC | IAKS Networking Event
Industry networking with exhibitors, colleagues and presenters in the Expo.

Aquatic & Leisure Management | In partnership with RLSSA
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
NSC | IAKS Welcome & Official Opening
8:45 AM - 10:05 AM Global Thought Leader Session 1: Children - Our Next Generation of Participants and Leaders
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning Tea and Networking
11:05 AM - 12:05 PM Big Issues Keynote Session 3: Participation and Inclusion - Compare and Contrast Global Strategies
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM Big Issue Panel Session 3
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM
Lunch and Networking
1:35 PM - 2:40 PM Workshop 3.1: Strengthening the financial viability of aquatic and leisure facilities
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Afternoon Tea and Networking
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
NSC | IAKS Oration
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM NSC | IAKS Networking Event
Industry networking with exhibitors, colleagues and presenters in the Expo.

Sports Grounds & Activity Spaces | Sponsored by Smart Connection Consultancy
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
NSC | IAKS Welcome & Official Opening
8:45 AM - 10:05 AM Global Thought Leader Session 1: Children - Our Next Generation of Participants and Leaders
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning Tea and Networking
11:05 AM - 12:05 PM Big Issue Keynote Session 4: Sustainable Design for Next Generation of Community Facilities
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM Big Issue Panel Session 4
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM
Lunch and Networking
1:35 PM - 2:40 PM Workshop 4.1: Future Proofing Sports Fields - Embracing good natural turf technologies and the use of hybrid and synthetic solutions
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Afternoon Tea and Networking
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
NSC | IAKS Oration
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM NSC | IAKS Networking Event
Industry networking with exhibitors, colleagues and presenters in the Expo.

Play | In partnership with Play Australia | Sponsored by KOMPAN
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
NSC | IAKS Welcome & Official Opening
8:45 AM - 10:05 AM Global Thought Leader Session 1: Children - Our Next Generation of Participants and Leaders
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning Tea and Networking
11:05 AM - 12:05 PM Big Issue Keynote Session 5: Active Cities - Strategy to Reality
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM Big Issue Panel Session 5
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM
Lunch and Networking
1:35 PM - 2:40 PM Workshop 5.1: Planning and promoting energetic play and engagement in children and young people
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Afternoon Tea and Networking
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
NSC | IAKS Oration
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM NSC | IAKS Networking Event
Industry networking with exhibitors, colleagues and presenters in the Expo.

Active Cities, Communities & People
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
NSC | IAKS Welcome & Official Opening
8:45 AM - 10:05 AM Global Thought Leader Session 1: Children - Our Next Generation of Participants and Leaders
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning Tea and Networking
11:05 AM - 12:05 PM Big Issues Keynote Session 6: The Environmental Narrative for Sports Grounds
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM Big Issue Panel Session 6
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM
Lunch and Networking
1:35 PM - 2:40 PM Workshop 6.1: Planning and Unpacking Global Learnings for Local Delivery
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Afternoon Tea and Networking
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
NSC | IAKS Oration
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM NSC | IAKS Networking Event
Industry networking with exhibitors, colleagues and presenters in the Expo.

Schools & Sport
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
NSC | IAKS Welcome & Official Opening
8:45 AM - 10:05 AM Global Thought Leader Session 1: Children - Our Next Generation of Participants and Leaders
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning Tea and Networking
11:05 AM - 12:05 PM Big Issues Keynote Session 7: Play and the Human Rights of Young People
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM Big Issue Panel Session 7
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM
Lunch and Networking
1:35 PM - 2:40 PM Workshop 7.1: The broader role of sport in schools
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Afternoon Tea and Networking
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
NSC | IAKS Oration
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM NSC | IAKS Networking Event
Industry networking with exhibitors, colleagues and presenters in the Expo.

Participation & Inclusion
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
NSC | IAKS Welcome & Official Opening
8:45 AM - 10:05 AM Global Thought Leader Session 1: Children - Our Next Generation of Participants and Leaders
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning Tea and Networking
11:05 AM - 12:05 PM Big Issue Keynote Session 8: The Health Agenda
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM Big Issue Panel Session 8
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM
Lunch and Networking
1:35 PM - 2:40 PM Workshop 8.1: Intersectionality: Celebrating that people experience things differently
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Afternoon Tea and Networking
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
NSC | IAKS Oration
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM NSC | IAKS Networking Event
Industry networking with exhibitors, colleagues and presenters in the Expo.


Friday, June 28, 2024

Sports Management
Community Sport & Leisure Facilities | In partnership with IAKS | Sponsored by Otium
Aquatic & Leisure Management | In partnership with RLSSA
Sports Grounds & Activity Spaces | Sponsored by Smart Connection Consultancy
Play | In partnership with Play Australia | Sponsored by KOMPAN
Active Cities, Communities & People
Schools & Sport
Participation & Inclusion
9:00 AM - 10:10 AM Global Thought Leader 2: Spaces and Places
10:10 AM - 11:15 AM
Day 2 Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM Debate Session 1: How can we maximise the federated model for sport Debate Session 2: Designing for community wellbeing or participation in sport and recreation activities? Debate Session 3: Can community impact be achieved by contracting out community sport and leisure facilities Debate Session 4: Natural Turf v Synthetic Football Turf - Which one can accommodate the demand? Debate Session 5: Risky play v safer environments Debate Session 6: Should we use global events and sports participation or urban planning principles to create active cities and communities Debate Session 7: Should the health and wellbeing of all the students be more important than the sporting participation of a few? Debate Session 8: How Best To Encourage People Who Participate the Least, to Participate More
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Day 2 Lunch and Networking
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Workshop Session 1.2: The art of communication in and throughout sport to create impact on the broader community Workshop Session 2.2: Creative thinking for future proofing community leisure facilities Workshop Session 3.2: Strengthening equity, safety, capability & pathways Workshop Session 4.2: Innovations to future proof sports turf for the growing demand over the next decade Workshop Session 5.2: Play as an evolving process Workshop Session 6.2: Utilisation of Space to Create Active Environments Locally Workshop Session 7.2: Creating innovative programs and active environments to encourage more active students Workshop Session 8.2: Developing collaborations to scale up the roll out of inclusive programs that make a difference
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Day 2 Afternoon Tea and Networking
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Global Keynote Session 3: Future Proofing Sport – Emerging Narratives Changing the Eco-system of Sport

Aquatic & Leisure Management | In partnership with RLSSA
Sports Grounds & Activity Spaces | Sponsored by Smart Connection Consultancy
9:00 AM - 10:10 AM Global Thought Leader 2: Spaces and Places
10:10 AM - 11:15 AM
Day 2 Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM Debate Session 3: Can community impact be achieved by contracting out community sport and leisure facilities Debate Session 4: Natural Turf v Synthetic Football Turf - Which one can accommodate the demand?
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Day 2 Lunch and Networking
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Workshop Session 3.2: Strengthening equity, safety, capability & pathways Workshop Session 4.2: Innovations to future proof sports turf for the growing demand over the next decade
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Day 2 Afternoon Tea and Networking
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Global Keynote Session 3: Future Proofing Sport – Emerging Narratives Changing the Eco-system of Sport

Play | In partnership with Play Australia | Sponsored by KOMPAN
Active Cities, Communities & People
9:00 AM - 10:10 AM Global Thought Leader 2: Spaces and Places
10:10 AM - 11:15 AM
Day 2 Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM Debate Session 5: Risky play v safer environments Debate Session 6: Should we use global events and sports participation or urban planning principles to create active cities and communities
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Day 2 Lunch and Networking
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Workshop Session 5.2: Play as an evolving process Workshop Session 6.2: Utilisation of Space to Create Active Environments Locally
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Day 2 Afternoon Tea and Networking
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Global Keynote Session 3: Future Proofing Sport – Emerging Narratives Changing the Eco-system of Sport


Sports Management
9:00 AM - 10:10 AM Global Thought Leader 2: Spaces and Places
10:10 AM - 11:15 AM
Day 2 Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM Debate Session 1: How can we maximise the federated model for sport
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Day 2 Lunch and Networking
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Workshop Session 1.2: The art of communication in and throughout sport to create impact on the broader community
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Day 2 Afternoon Tea and Networking
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Global Keynote Session 3: Future Proofing Sport – Emerging Narratives Changing the Eco-system of Sport

Community Sport & Leisure Facilities | In partnership with IAKS | Sponsored by Otium
9:00 AM - 10:10 AM Global Thought Leader 2: Spaces and Places
10:10 AM - 11:15 AM
Day 2 Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM Debate Session 2: Designing for community wellbeing or participation in sport and recreation activities?
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Day 2 Lunch and Networking
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Workshop Session 2.2: Creative thinking for future proofing community leisure facilities
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Day 2 Afternoon Tea and Networking
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Global Keynote Session 3: Future Proofing Sport – Emerging Narratives Changing the Eco-system of Sport

Aquatic & Leisure Management | In partnership with RLSSA
9:00 AM - 10:10 AM Global Thought Leader 2: Spaces and Places
10:10 AM - 11:15 AM
Day 2 Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM Debate Session 3: Can community impact be achieved by contracting out community sport and leisure facilities
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Day 2 Lunch and Networking
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Workshop Session 3.2: Strengthening equity, safety, capability & pathways
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Day 2 Afternoon Tea and Networking
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Global Keynote Session 3: Future Proofing Sport – Emerging Narratives Changing the Eco-system of Sport

Sports Grounds & Activity Spaces | Sponsored by Smart Connection Consultancy
9:00 AM - 10:10 AM Global Thought Leader 2: Spaces and Places
10:10 AM - 11:15 AM
Day 2 Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM Debate Session 4: Natural Turf v Synthetic Football Turf - Which one can accommodate the demand?
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Day 2 Lunch and Networking
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Workshop Session 4.2: Innovations to future proof sports turf for the growing demand over the next decade
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Day 2 Afternoon Tea and Networking
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Global Keynote Session 3: Future Proofing Sport – Emerging Narratives Changing the Eco-system of Sport

Play | In partnership with Play Australia | Sponsored by KOMPAN
9:00 AM - 10:10 AM Global Thought Leader 2: Spaces and Places
10:10 AM - 11:15 AM
Day 2 Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM Debate Session 5: Risky play v safer environments
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Day 2 Lunch and Networking
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Workshop Session 5.2: Play as an evolving process
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Day 2 Afternoon Tea and Networking
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Global Keynote Session 3: Future Proofing Sport – Emerging Narratives Changing the Eco-system of Sport

Active Cities, Communities & People
9:00 AM - 10:10 AM Global Thought Leader 2: Spaces and Places
10:10 AM - 11:15 AM
Day 2 Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM Debate Session 6: Should we use global events and sports participation or urban planning principles to create active cities and communities
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Day 2 Lunch and Networking
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Workshop Session 6.2: Utilisation of Space to Create Active Environments Locally
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Day 2 Afternoon Tea and Networking
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Global Keynote Session 3: Future Proofing Sport – Emerging Narratives Changing the Eco-system of Sport


Participation & Inclusion
9:00 AM - 10:10 AM Global Thought Leader 2: Spaces and Places
10:10 AM - 11:15 AM
Day 2 Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM Debate Session 8: How Best To Encourage People Who Participate the Least, to Participate More
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Day 2 Lunch and Networking
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Workshop Session 8.2: Developing collaborations to scale up the roll out of inclusive programs that make a difference
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Day 2 Afternoon Tea and Networking
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Global Keynote Session 3: Future Proofing Sport – Emerging Narratives Changing the Eco-system of Sport


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