DesignFEST 4: A New Generation of Design to Provide Better Value for Sport and Government
Tracks
Sustainable Sports Surfaces
| Thursday, July 2, 2026 |
| 11:50 AM - 12:50 PM |
Details
Exploring how designing to attract The Next Generation of users can transform the future of participation. Delving into multi-sport and multi-use design concepts that support active lifestyles across all life stages. Together, we’ll examine the potential of urban plazas and community hubs that seamlessly blend play, recreation, and sport, creating inclusive and vibrant spaces for everyone.
Speaker
Callum Beale
Tennis Australia
Racquet Sports - Multi-Use Models and Integration with Complementary Sports
Biography
Elia Hill
Head of Local Government and Industry Partnerships
Tennis Australia
The Importance of Collaborators to Optimise the Design and Impact on Community
Biography
Leon Retallick
Business Manager
California Sports Surfaces
Multi-Sport Design
Biography
For the past decade, I've worked at the intersection of sports operations, construction delivery and community venue development, after an earlier career managing major tennis and sports centres. My background combines hands-on operational experience with formal business and computing studies from LaTrobe University.
Today, as Business Manager for California Sports Surfaces and ICP Group brands, I oversee our customer and stakeholder network across the southern region of Australia and New Zealand. Alongside account management, I also support broader business functions, including operations, warehouse and logistics coordination, procurement, production and marketing.