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The 200 speakers included a number of industry leaders
NOW, MORE THAN EVER, WE NEED TO HELP PEOPLE GET PHYSICALLY ACTIVE AND FIND SPORT
Tim Hollingsworth, Sport England, CEO
Looking ahead
Elevate is supported by more than 50 industry associations and media partners, including SportsNation magazine,
Sport England, ukactive, The Institute
of Sport Exercise & Health (ISEH), CIMSPA, Community Leisure UK, London Sport and Independent Gyms.
Plans are now being put in place to make Elevate 2023 even bigger. Taking place 14-15 June, the event has already seen a number of companies sign up, ranging from leading global suppliers to independent start-ups.
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The event was held at the ExCel Centre in London
Insights
Elevate’s five seminar theatres and five workshops hosted 200 speakers, who shared their insights on physical activity, fitness and sports therapy. The keynote opening address was given by Sport England CEO, Tim Hollingsworth.
“When it comes to getting people physically active, we should talk more about what we SHOULD be doing. Rather than simply what we could do,” he said. “Now, more than ever, we need to help people get physically active and find sport. We can help build more connected communities - but only if we work together as a sector.”
Other highlights included a session entitled “how to truly unlock the power of innovation within your business”, featuring a panel with Steve Ward, digital and technology director at GLL; Carl McCartney, Customer Experience Director for Les Mills UK; and Phil Coxon, MD of Mindbody.