27 – 28 July 2023 | Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

The 2023 National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC23) brings together all stakeholders in the sport, recreation, play, fitness, health, wellness and government sectors as part of the largest conference of its type in Australia. This multi-day event including seminars, workshops, awards and a free-to-attend sport and recreation expo, NSC23 is the ideal forum to learn about the latest industry trends, innovations, research, products and services.

Wondering if NSC23 is for you?
Our speakers, delegates and exhibitors are made up of individuals and organisations working across a range of industries including:

  • Architects, Project Managers and Engineers
  • Board Members, Councillors, Ministers, CEOs and MDs
  • Local Government Sport and Recreation staff
  • Coaches and Sports Integrity staff
  • Sport Development and Program Delivery staff
  • University Researchers, Lecturers and Students
  • Marketing and Communications staff
  • Sports Equipment Manufacturers
  • National and State Sporting Associations
  • School Principals and PE Teachers
  • Facility Managers – Local Government, Not-For-Profit and Commercial Providers
  • Fitness Sector – facility owners, solution providers, personal trainers
  • Play Sector – play providers, equipment providers, play consultants and planners

Join us at NSC23 to network, learn and evolve as we plan for the future generation together. Early Bird Sale for the National Sports & Physical Activity Convention ends 31 March 2023!

Register here

Keynote Spotlight

MONEY IS A TERRIBLE MASTER BUT AN EXCELLENT SERVANT – Kim Brennan AM, Director on the Board, Olympic Gold Medallist; Australian Sports Foundation

Join Kim Brennan AM, a passionate advocate for the power of sport at all levels to build community, health, connection and a better world, as she leads a panel of speakers exploring innovative and transformative fiscal solutions to the challenges around asset investment, major events and activating community participation.

SPORTS SYNTHETIC SURFACE INNOVATION STRATEGIES TO GROW PARTICIPATION – David Thompson, Facilities Manager; Hockey Australia

The world of sports surfaces is evolving quickly due to challenges around climate and cost. Join David Thompson as he discusses how to embrace synthetic and hybrid surface innovation to complement natural turf fields to allow for greater usage and better participation and physical activity outcomes for our communities.

View the Conference Program here

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