Venue
The National Sports & Physical Activity Convention | IAKS 2024 is being held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) / Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country with accessible hotels, easy transport connections and social opportunities, we aim to make the NSC | IAKS as easy to attend as possible.
The MCEC operates a safe environment for all visitors, with their VenueSafe Plan available online here.
The MCEC was the first convention centre in the world to be awarded a 6-star green star environmental rating, and continues to lead the way as a sustainable event destination, with their five-year sustainability strategy.
Accommodation
This year we are partnering with Novotel – Melbourne, South Wharf to provide accommodation for those attending the NSC | IAKS 24. Just a short walk from the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre it is in the perfect location.
Please use the link below to book directly on Novotel’s website and enter the code “VENUENSMW” within the special rates dropdown to receive a 10% discount.
NOVOTEL MELBOURNE SOUTH WHARF
7 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006
The four-star Novotel Melbourne South Wharf opened in 2018 and has direct access to MCEC. Featuring 26 levels with 347 accommodation rooms and suites, guests can choose from a range of inspired accommodation rooms and suites.
Please note: This discount will be available on all flexible public rates offered; however, it does not include breakfast.
About Us
The National Sports & Physical Activity Convention is a collaborative event, created by the industry, for the industry – with a simple ethos of providing opportunities to network, increase capacity and capability of the industry by appreciating good practice globally and from across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
In 2024, we are collaborating with the International Association for Sport and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) to host a joint global convention, allowing us to embrace global thinking for a national agenda.
Australian Sport Commission
The Australian Sports Commission is a Commonwealth Government corporate entity focused on getting more Australians participating and excelling in sport. The National Sports & Physical Activity Convention will bring together stakeholders from sport, government, education, health and service providers with a single vision on working together to encourage more Australians to be active and participate in sport.
Sport New Zealand
Sport New Zealand is the proud guardian of their country’s world-leading sporting system, from grass roots through to elite sport. They are committed to encouraging more young people and adults to engage in more sport and recreation and more winners on the world stage.
Sport Singapore
Sport Singapore is the peak body that has created the vision 2020 with the Singaporean people to inspire individuals from all walks of life to Live Better Through Sport.
Victoria State Government
The Victorian Government is committed to encouraging Victorians to be more active, to benefit from the physical, social and mental health benefits that physical activity, play and recreation and community sport brings.
By supporting the industry, it encourages State Sports Organisations, sports associations, clubs, community and commercial providers to offer quality experiences so that the Victorian community will want to be active.
VicHealth
VicHealth aims to create a Victoria where everybody can enjoy better health and wellbeing. They create and fund world-class interventions by conducting vital research to advance Victoria’s population health and provide transformational expertise and insights to government.
Smart Connection Consultancy
Smart Connection Consultancy has over the past decade established itself as one of Australia’s leading niche management consultancies that works with sport, government and education sectors to support and facilitate opportunities in growing participation.
The National Sports & Physical Activity Convention reflects its commitment and passion to encourage more people to be more active, more often.
By bringing together the globes leading thinkers, key Australian policy makers, and providing prominent local case studies, the National Sports & Physical Activity Convention provides opportunity for all those involved in sport, recreation and physical activity to work together to make a difference for the next generation.
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Get in Touch
General enquiries, speakers and media:
Smart Connection Consultancy
Email: events@smartconnection.net.au
Phone: (03) 9421 0133
Event Address
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre / Wurundjeri Country
1 Convention Centre Place
South Wharf VIC 3006
AUSTRALIA
