For the first time, IAKS UK & Ireland are hosting a seminar and facility tour in Wales. Featuring local and internationally renowned thought leaders, expert talks, and a hands-on workshop - Active Wellbeing in Communities will share lessons from the Welsh experience of sport and leisure – which can be applied to the rest of the UK and Europe. Secure your front-row seat today!

This one and a half day Cardiff event addresses key contemporary issues within the sport and leisure industry. Have people's needs and the needs of society changed? If so, why? What are the new factors that drive these changes? Experts from across the UK, Scandinavia and Ireland will explore this and share potential solutions.  

10th April  

Day 1 will define the issues and needs. The day kicks-off at lunchtime at the stunning Principality Stadium with a keynote talk by the Commissioner for the Future Generations Act in Wales. Sport Wales will discuss how they are responding to changing needs of communities as will Lucy Donovan who will discuss the delivery of Positive Futures in Gwent. There will be an exclusive tour behind the scenes tour of key venues in the Sports Wales National Centre – the home of Welsh sport. The conference dinner gives an unrivalled opportunity to network and share ideas with peers.

11th April

Day 2 examines examples of what the future of activities and community sports facilities could look like. We draw upon experience and expertise from Scandinavia, the UK and Ireland from operators, government bodies and designers. Speakers will identify how activity, sports and well-being can work effectively  in different circumstances for different communities and new ways of delivery. 

Why attend?

This event is essential for anyone involved in planning and delivering sport, activity, health and well-being services or facilities. It will have take-aways for people working with small and large communities who are looking to create  inclusive offers with tangible results. It is a unique opportunity to engage directly with a host of pioneering people with truly innovative approaches. 

Who will attend? 

This event is ideal for those working at all levels of government, local authorities, developers, health and well-being professionals, sports organisations, sports’ governing bodies, community groups, construction and design professionals, and industry consultants.

Speakers and more details: Programme