Why Sports launches national conference

Why Sports has launched a national conference aimed at turning investment in sport and physical activity into measurable benefits for health, communities, and the economy.

Under the theme “From Investment to Impact: Sport, Health and Stronger Communities,” the conference will take place at Manchester Conference Centre on 12 November 2026. The event will bring together leaders from sport, health, local government, community development, facilities, workforce, social value and investment. Theconference will examine whether the sport and physical activity sector is genuinely ready to attract and sustain investment.

Delegates will explore where future funding and partnership opportunities could come from, how organisations can reduce their reliance on short-term grants and how the sector can demonstrate its wider value more effectively. Discussions will also consider the contribution physical activity makes to public health, mental wellbeing, economic productivity, social connection and stronger communities.