Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Managing Sport
Community Sport & Leisure Facilities
Aquatic & Leisure Management
Sports Surfaces
AI, Digital & Sports Tech
Active Cities & Parks
Sport in Schools & Education
Participation, Inclusion & Equity
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome & Official Opening
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Global Thought Leader Session 1: Sports Ability to Impact Society
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Impact Keynote Session 1: Connected and Active Communities Impact Keynote Session 2: Climate and Environmental Sustainability Impact Keynote Session 3: The Future of Community Sport and Leisure Facilities Management Impact Keynote Session 4: Active Urban Design Impact Keynote Session 5: Embracing Technology to Impact Sport Impact Keynote Session 6: The Value of Sport to At-Risk Youth Impact Keynote Session 7: Alternative Funding Strategies for Sport
Impact Keynote Session 8: The Impact of Green Politics on Developing Innovative Sports Surface Solutions
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM Impact Panel Session 1: Tackling Inactivity & Inequity in Western Sydney
Impact Panel Session 2
Impact Panel Session 3
Impact Panel Session 4
Impact Panel Session 5: Embracing AI to be More Inclusive
Impact Panel Session 6
Impact Panel Session 7
Impact Panel Session 8
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM Lunch & Networking
1:35 PM - 2:05 PM Workshop 1.1 Workshop 2.1: Inclusive Design for Participation & Economic Sustainability
Workshop 3.1
Workshop 4.1: Sports Surfaces – Decision Making Options
Workshop 5.1: Impact of AI & Digital Tech for Community Sport
Workshop 6.1
Workshop 7.1: Connecting Schools, Sport and Universities
Workshop 8.1: Sports Clubs - Evolve or Expire?
2:10 PM - 2:45 PM
Case Study Workshop 1.2
Case Study Workshop 2.2
Case Study Workshop 3.2
Case Study Workshop 4.2: Alternative surface types Aimed at Satisfying Demand
Case Study Workshop 5.2
Case Study Workshop 6.2: Parks - The Lungs of Community Wellbeing
Case Study Workshop 7.2
Case Study Workshop 8.2
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Afternoon Tea & Networking
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM NSC Oration
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM Australian Sport, Recreation & Play Innovation Awards
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM NSC Networking Event
Industry networking with exhibitors, colleagues and presenters in the Expo.

Aquatic & Leisure Management
Sports Surfaces
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome & Official Opening
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Global Thought Leader Session 1: Sports Ability to Impact Society
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Impact Keynote Session 3: The Future of Community Sport and Leisure Facilities Management Impact Keynote Session 4: Active Urban Design
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM
Impact Panel Session 3
Impact Panel Session 4
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM Lunch & Networking
1:35 PM - 2:05 PM
Workshop 3.1
Workshop 4.1: Sports Surfaces – Decision Making Options
2:10 PM - 2:45 PM
Case Study Workshop 3.2
Case Study Workshop 4.2: Alternative surface types Aimed at Satisfying Demand
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Afternoon Tea & Networking
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM NSC Oration
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM Australian Sport, Recreation & Play Innovation Awards
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM NSC Networking Event
Industry networking with exhibitors, colleagues and presenters in the Expo.

AI, Digital & Sports Tech
Active Cities & Parks
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome & Official Opening
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Global Thought Leader Session 1: Sports Ability to Impact Society
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Impact Keynote Session 5: Embracing Technology to Impact Sport Impact Keynote Session 6: The Value of Sport to At-Risk Youth
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM Impact Panel Session 5: Embracing AI to be More Inclusive
Impact Panel Session 6
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM Lunch & Networking
1:35 PM - 2:05 PM
Workshop 5.1: Impact of AI & Digital Tech for Community Sport
Workshop 6.1
2:10 PM - 2:45 PM
Case Study Workshop 5.2
Case Study Workshop 6.2: Parks - The Lungs of Community Wellbeing
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Afternoon Tea & Networking
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM NSC Oration
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM Australian Sport, Recreation & Play Innovation Awards
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM NSC Networking Event
Industry networking with exhibitors, colleagues and presenters in the Expo.

Sport in Schools & Education
Participation, Inclusion & Equity
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome & Official Opening
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Global Thought Leader Session 1: Sports Ability to Impact Society
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Impact Keynote Session 7: Alternative Funding Strategies for Sport
Impact Keynote Session 8: The Impact of Green Politics on Developing Innovative Sports Surface Solutions
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM
Impact Panel Session 7
Impact Panel Session 8
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM Lunch & Networking
1:35 PM - 2:05 PM
Workshop 7.1: Connecting Schools, Sport and Universities
Workshop 8.1: Sports Clubs - Evolve or Expire?
2:10 PM - 2:45 PM
Case Study Workshop 7.2
Case Study Workshop 8.2
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Afternoon Tea & Networking
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM NSC Oration
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM Australian Sport, Recreation & Play Innovation Awards
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM NSC Networking Event
Industry networking with exhibitors, colleagues and presenters in the Expo.


Community Sport & Leisure Facilities
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome & Official Opening
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Global Thought Leader Session 1: Sports Ability to Impact Society
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Impact Keynote Session 2: Climate and Environmental Sustainability
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM
Impact Panel Session 2
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM Lunch & Networking
1:35 PM - 2:05 PM Workshop 2.1: Inclusive Design for Participation & Economic Sustainability
2:10 PM - 2:45 PM
Case Study Workshop 2.2
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Afternoon Tea & Networking
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM NSC Oration
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM Australian Sport, Recreation & Play Innovation Awards
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM NSC Networking Event
Industry networking with exhibitors, colleagues and presenters in the Expo.

Aquatic & Leisure Management
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome & Official Opening
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Global Thought Leader Session 1: Sports Ability to Impact Society
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Impact Keynote Session 3: The Future of Community Sport and Leisure Facilities Management
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM
Impact Panel Session 3
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM Lunch & Networking
1:35 PM - 2:05 PM
Workshop 3.1
2:10 PM - 2:45 PM
Case Study Workshop 3.2
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Afternoon Tea & Networking
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM NSC Oration
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM Australian Sport, Recreation & Play Innovation Awards
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM NSC Networking Event
Industry networking with exhibitors, colleagues and presenters in the Expo.

Sports Surfaces
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome & Official Opening
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Global Thought Leader Session 1: Sports Ability to Impact Society
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Impact Keynote Session 4: Active Urban Design
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM
Impact Panel Session 4
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM Lunch & Networking
1:35 PM - 2:05 PM Workshop 4.1: Sports Surfaces – Decision Making Options
2:10 PM - 2:45 PM
Case Study Workshop 4.2: Alternative surface types Aimed at Satisfying Demand
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Afternoon Tea & Networking
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM NSC Oration
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM Australian Sport, Recreation & Play Innovation Awards
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM NSC Networking Event
Industry networking with exhibitors, colleagues and presenters in the Expo.

AI, Digital & Sports Tech
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome & Official Opening
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Global Thought Leader Session 1: Sports Ability to Impact Society
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Impact Keynote Session 5: Embracing Technology to Impact Sport
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM Impact Panel Session 5: Embracing AI to be More Inclusive
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM Lunch & Networking
1:35 PM - 2:05 PM
Workshop 5.1: Impact of AI & Digital Tech for Community Sport
2:10 PM - 2:45 PM
Case Study Workshop 5.2
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Afternoon Tea & Networking
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM NSC Oration
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM Australian Sport, Recreation & Play Innovation Awards
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM NSC Networking Event
Industry networking with exhibitors, colleagues and presenters in the Expo.

Active Cities & Parks
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome & Official Opening
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Global Thought Leader Session 1: Sports Ability to Impact Society
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Impact Keynote Session 6: The Value of Sport to At-Risk Youth
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM
Impact Panel Session 6
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM Lunch & Networking
1:35 PM - 2:05 PM Workshop 6.1
2:10 PM - 2:45 PM
Case Study Workshop 6.2: Parks - The Lungs of Community Wellbeing
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Afternoon Tea & Networking
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM NSC Oration
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM Australian Sport, Recreation & Play Innovation Awards
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM NSC Networking Event
Industry networking with exhibitors, colleagues and presenters in the Expo.

Sport in Schools & Education
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome & Official Opening
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Global Thought Leader Session 1: Sports Ability to Impact Society
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Impact Keynote Session 7: Alternative Funding Strategies for Sport
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM
Impact Panel Session 7
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM Lunch & Networking
1:35 PM - 2:05 PM
Workshop 7.1: Connecting Schools, Sport and Universities
2:10 PM - 2:45 PM
Case Study Workshop 7.2
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Afternoon Tea & Networking
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM NSC Oration
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM Australian Sport, Recreation & Play Innovation Awards
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM NSC Networking Event
Industry networking with exhibitors, colleagues and presenters in the Expo.

Participation, Inclusion & Equity
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome & Official Opening
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Global Thought Leader Session 1: Sports Ability to Impact Society
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Impact Keynote Session 8: The Impact of Green Politics on Developing Innovative Sports Surface Solutions
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM
Impact Panel Session 8
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM Lunch & Networking
1:35 PM - 2:05 PM Workshop 8.1: Sports Clubs - Evolve or Expire?
2:10 PM - 2:45 PM
Case Study Workshop 8.2
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Afternoon Tea & Networking
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM NSC Oration
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM Australian Sport, Recreation & Play Innovation Awards
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM NSC Networking Event
Industry networking with exhibitors, colleagues and presenters in the Expo.


Thursday, June 26, 2025

Managing Sport
Community Sport & Leisure Facilities
Aquatic & Leisure Management
Sports Surfaces
AI, Digital & Sports Tech
Active Cities & Parks
Sport in Schools & Education
Participation, Inclusion & Equity
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Global Thought Leaders Session 2: Policy and Strategy Approaches for Societal Impact
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Day 2 Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Challenge and Solutions Session 1.3: A Collaborative Planning Agenda Challenge and Solutions Session 2.3: Future Proofing Facilities for the Next Generation
Challenge and Solutions Session 3.3
Challenge and Solutions Session 4.3: Lack of Space Drives Innovation for Surface Design to Encourage Greater Participation
Challenge and Solutions Session 5.3: Top AI, Digital & Sports Tech Opportunities for 2025
Challenge and Solutions Session 6.3: Creating More Parks & Active Open Spaces
Challenge and Solutions Session 7.3: Embracing Sport to Generate Educational Outcomes
Challenge and Solutions Session 8.3
12:15 PM - 12:50 PM Thought Leaders Interview: Alternative Sports Investment
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM Lunch & Networking Day 2
1:50 PM - 2:50 PM PitchFEST Workshop 1.4: Modified Sports - Driving Community Participation PitchFEST Workshop 2.4: Innovative Designs to Improve Bottom Line
PitchFEST Workshop 3.4
PitchFEST Workshop 4.4: Technology to Embrace Intensity of Use
PitchFEST Workshop 5.4
PitchFEST Workshop 6.4: Creating Innovative Active Spaces
PitchFEST Workshop 7.4
PitchFEST Workshop 8.4
2:50 PM - 3:40 PM Afternoon Tea & Networking Day 2
3:40 PM - 4:45 PM Global Thought Leader Session 3: 2032: Is There Time to Transform Sport and Leave a Legacy?

Aquatic & Leisure Management
Sports Surfaces
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Global Thought Leaders Session 2: Policy and Strategy Approaches for Societal Impact
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Day 2 Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Challenge and Solutions Session 3.3
Challenge and Solutions Session 4.3: Lack of Space Drives Innovation for Surface Design to Encourage Greater Participation
12:15 PM - 12:50 PM Thought Leaders Interview: Alternative Sports Investment
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM Lunch & Networking Day 2
1:50 PM - 2:50 PM
PitchFEST Workshop 3.4
PitchFEST Workshop 4.4: Technology to Embrace Intensity of Use
2:50 PM - 3:40 PM Afternoon Tea & Networking Day 2
3:40 PM - 4:45 PM Global Thought Leader Session 3: 2032: Is There Time to Transform Sport and Leave a Legacy?

AI, Digital & Sports Tech
Active Cities & Parks
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Global Thought Leaders Session 2: Policy and Strategy Approaches for Societal Impact
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Day 2 Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Challenge and Solutions Session 5.3: Top AI, Digital & Sports Tech Opportunities for 2025
Challenge and Solutions Session 6.3: Creating More Parks & Active Open Spaces
12:15 PM - 12:50 PM Thought Leaders Interview: Alternative Sports Investment
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM Lunch & Networking Day 2
1:50 PM - 2:50 PM
PitchFEST Workshop 5.4
PitchFEST Workshop 6.4: Creating Innovative Active Spaces
2:50 PM - 3:40 PM Afternoon Tea & Networking Day 2
3:40 PM - 4:45 PM Global Thought Leader Session 3: 2032: Is There Time to Transform Sport and Leave a Legacy?

Sport in Schools & Education
Participation, Inclusion & Equity
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Global Thought Leaders Session 2: Policy and Strategy Approaches for Societal Impact
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Day 2 Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Challenge and Solutions Session 7.3: Embracing Sport to Generate Educational Outcomes
Challenge and Solutions Session 8.3
12:15 PM - 12:50 PM Thought Leaders Interview: Alternative Sports Investment
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM Lunch & Networking Day 2
1:50 PM - 2:50 PM
PitchFEST Workshop 7.4
PitchFEST Workshop 8.4
2:50 PM - 3:40 PM Afternoon Tea & Networking Day 2
3:40 PM - 4:45 PM Global Thought Leader Session 3: 2032: Is There Time to Transform Sport and Leave a Legacy?



Aquatic & Leisure Management
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Global Thought Leaders Session 2: Policy and Strategy Approaches for Societal Impact
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Day 2 Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Challenge and Solutions Session 3.3
12:15 PM - 12:50 PM Thought Leaders Interview: Alternative Sports Investment
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM Lunch & Networking Day 2
1:50 PM - 2:50 PM
PitchFEST Workshop 3.4
2:50 PM - 3:40 PM Afternoon Tea & Networking Day 2
3:40 PM - 4:45 PM Global Thought Leader Session 3: 2032: Is There Time to Transform Sport and Leave a Legacy?


AI, Digital & Sports Tech
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Global Thought Leaders Session 2: Policy and Strategy Approaches for Societal Impact
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Day 2 Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Challenge and Solutions Session 5.3: Top AI, Digital & Sports Tech Opportunities for 2025
12:15 PM - 12:50 PM Thought Leaders Interview: Alternative Sports Investment
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM Lunch & Networking Day 2
1:50 PM - 2:50 PM
PitchFEST Workshop 5.4
2:50 PM - 3:40 PM Afternoon Tea & Networking Day 2
3:40 PM - 4:45 PM Global Thought Leader Session 3: 2032: Is There Time to Transform Sport and Leave a Legacy?


Sport in Schools & Education
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Global Thought Leaders Session 2: Policy and Strategy Approaches for Societal Impact
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Day 2 Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Challenge and Solutions Session 7.3: Embracing Sport to Generate Educational Outcomes
12:15 PM - 12:50 PM Thought Leaders Interview: Alternative Sports Investment
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM Lunch & Networking Day 2
1:50 PM - 2:50 PM
PitchFEST Workshop 7.4
2:50 PM - 3:40 PM Afternoon Tea & Networking Day 2
3:40 PM - 4:45 PM Global Thought Leader Session 3: 2032: Is There Time to Transform Sport and Leave a Legacy?

Participation, Inclusion & Equity
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Global Thought Leaders Session 2: Policy and Strategy Approaches for Societal Impact
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Day 2 Morning Tea and Networking
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Challenge and Solutions Session 8.3
12:15 PM - 12:50 PM Thought Leaders Interview: Alternative Sports Investment
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM Lunch & Networking Day 2
1:50 PM - 2:50 PM
PitchFEST Workshop 8.4
2:50 PM - 3:40 PM Afternoon Tea & Networking Day 2
3:40 PM - 4:45 PM Global Thought Leader Session 3: 2032: Is There Time to Transform Sport and Leave a Legacy?


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