PROGRAM

SPORTS IMPACT ON SOCIETY

Impact
Keynotes

Global Thought
Leader Sessions

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Workshops
(including new PitchFEST format!)

NSC Oration

Day of Networking

Sports impact on Society

The National Sports & Physical Activity Convention 2025 (NSC25) is dedicated to advancing best practices that challenge norms and create meaningful impacts across exercise, play, recreation, and community sport participation.

This year’s theme, ‘Sports Impact on Society’, will spotlight the transformative power of sport, exploring its broader societal benefits with “Impact” as the central focus. As articulated by TAFISA, sport in all its forms – whether physical activity, grassroots sports, play, or recreation – has the unparalleled ability to transcend boundaries, foster inclusion, and build a better world. It bridges divisions of race, religion, gender, and ability, while promoting physical, mental, and social health and driving positive societal change.

NSC25 aligns with this vision, bringing together diverse sectors, peak bodies, and community leaders to showcase how sport can truly transform society. Through collaborative policy discussions and strategic initiatives, the conference aims to demonstrate how Sport for All can shape a brighter future for current and upcoming generations.

A Dynamic Program to Inspire Action

Building on the success and insights of NSC24, the NSC25 program is designed to engage a larger and more diverse audience. NSC25 will provide a broader scope of opportunities to foster growth, collaboration, and innovation across the sports and recreation sector.

What's New in 2025?

Deeper understanding of core topics and strategies to improve the industry
Expanded conference streams catering to a wide range of topics and industry challenges
Engaging sessions like Impact Keynotes, Leaders Workshops, and Case Study Presentations
New programs, including the Community Clubs Program and PitchFEST, to inspire and empower attendees
New innovation Tours showcasing real-world implementations in sport, leisure, and recreation facilities

Join us for a week of inspiration, collaboration, and action as we explore how sport can drive meaningful societal impact. Together, we can create a stronger, more inclusive future for everyone

2025 conference streams

Active Cities & Parks

Creating healthier lifestyles by designing active environments that promote play, exercise, recreation, and community sports for residents, workers, and visitors

Community Sport & Leisure Facilities

Innovating community sport and leisure centres to impact physical, mental, and social health of communities

Aquatic & Leisure Management

Examining effective management practices to boost industry development and encourage more residents to use community assets for enhanced well-being

Sports Surfaces

Embracing innovation and environmental best practices in grass, hybrid, synthetic, rubber, and hard surfaces in planning, design, and management to balance climate change, participation demand, and impact on the planet.

Participation, Inclusion & Equity

Changing trends in society, exercise, recreation and community sport drive the industry co-designed Play Well strategy aligning future opportunity for participation growth

Managing Sport

Innovation, collaboration and future proofing our industry are critical for the industry. Exploring traditional approaches and the new-generation of thinking in sports management

AI, Digital & Sports Tech

Sport in Schools & Education

Sport and active play is critical to school children’s physical and mental health, resilience and educational creativity. Explore school’s innovations and opportunities.