Annual Conference 2020
We are excited to announce that this year’s Annual Conference will run virtually from 21 – 25 September, with a morning and afternoon session being held each day throughout the week and our annual AGM taking place on Wednesday 23 September.
It is no secret that the sport and recreation sector has been significantly affected by COVID–19. This year’s conference will be free to attend for members and will look to reflect on the harsh reality of the last few months, noting best practice and takeaway learnings whilst identifying the sector’s next moves.
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from peers and experts from inside and outside of the sector, to ensure collectively we are prepared for the challenges to come and ready to embrace the opportunities that may arise.
Prices:
- Alliance Members & Affiliate Members– Free
- Non-Member – £60 per person (week pass)
- Corporates - £60 per person (week pass)
Annual Conference Day 1 – The Road Ahead
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21 September 10:00 – 11:30 |
Tim Hollingsworth, CEO, Sport England Lisa Wainwright, CEO, Sport Recreation Alliance Mike Farrar, former-CEO, NHS Confederation Nigel Huddleston MP, Minister for Sport, Tourism and Heritage Priya Samuel, Independent Non-Executive Director, Table Tennis England |
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Description: Join an array of sector leaders for a Q&A session as they open this year’s Conference. They will reflect on the current sport and recreation landscape, identifying what we can learn from what has happened and take questions from the virtual floor. |
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21 September 14:00 – 15:00 |
Cathy O’Dowd - Conquering Everest: An explorer’s mindset to conquering crisis |
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Description: As the first woman to climb both sides of Mount Everest, Cathy O’Dowd will share her story, reflecting on challenges she has faced during her life as an explorer. She will speak about the importance of team diversity, the opportunity to become a pioneer in adversity and the adaptability and importance of making contingency plans. The session will also look at how to identify unconscious bias in your decision-making processes. |
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Annual Conference Day 2 – Taking on the Challenge
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22 September 10:00 – 11:00 |
Rob Knott, Head of Business Development and Communications, British Canoeing Barry Wade, Head of Digital, British Canoeing Jenny Spencer, Membership Marketing Manager, British Canoeing |
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Description: The team at British Canoeing relay their story of how they adapted through lockdown to innovate, grow membership and continue progression during a time of crisis. |
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22 September 13:00 – 14:00 |
Jane Nickerson, CEO, Swim England Alice Dearing, International Open Water Swimmer |
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Description: The impact of COVID-19 has been sharply felt across the sector. Hear first-hand from the leader of one of the country’s biggest sporting activities as Jane Nickerson details the challenges, frustrations and implications of tackling Coronavirus on behalf of the swimming community. |
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Annual Conference Day 3 – AGM and Awards
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23 September 10:30 – 12:00 |
HRH, Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward Lisa Wainwright, CEO, Sport and Recreation Alliance Andrew Moss, Chair, Sport and Recreation Alliance Arthur Bell Trophy winner Emeritus Award winner |
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Description: For Wednesday’s member-only session we host our AGM and announce the winners of this year’s Arthur Bell Trophy and Emeritus Award. |
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Annual Conference Day 4 – A Whole New World
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24 September 10:00 – 11:00 |
Katy Eckersley, Industry Manager, Google |
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Description: Hear from one of the biggest companies in the world as they guide you through how the current pandemic has forced them to reflect on how they work in-house. Discover how Google have adapted to the ‘new’ normal and how consumer trends have been effected. |
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24 September 14:00 – 15:00 |
Andy Payne OBE, Chair, British Esports Association |
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Description: The world has moved online over the last few months and Andy Payne OBE will discuss the work British esports has carried out with the International Olympic Committee, the partnerships created with traditional sports and what this means for the future of delivery and fan engagement. |
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Annual Conference Day 5 – Funding Our Future
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25 September 10:00 - 10:30 Joint Q & A 11:00 - 11:30 |
Kenny Baillie, Director of Partnerships and Communications at British Rowing and Elected Director at the Sport and Recreation Alliance |
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Description: Funding is always at the forefront of the challenges faced by sport and recreation, an issue recently brought into even sharper focus. Using experience from roles at Glasgow Warriors and Westfield, Kenny Baillie, Director of Partnerships and Communications at British Rowing and an Elected Director of the Sport and Recreation Alliance, looks at diversifying income to create a successful and sustainable future. |
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25 September 10:30 – 11:00 Joint Q & A 11:00 - 11:30 |
Catherine Hawkins, Founder – Think! Sponsorship |
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Description: In this session we’ll explore the evolution of the sponsorship sector with industry expert Catherine Hawkins. Exploring patterns and emerging trends from sponsorship’s big investing categories, through to the changing appetite for sponsorship assets, this session will consider how an already-changing sponsorship model has been impacted by Covid-19. How can sponsorship seekers respond to this change and adapt their inventory and approach to secure partners in the future? |
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25 September 13:00 – 14:00 |
Béatrice Butsana-Sita, CEO, Greenhouse Sports |
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Beatrice Butsana-Sita CEO of Greenhouse Sports talks about how she is transferring her expertise from a successful career in leadership in telecommunications to the sports charity world. Get an introduction to the world of Greenhouse Sports and learn about how they continue to expand throughout this time. |
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