Making conversations matter
Now in its twelfth year, active-net continues to be one of the UK’s leading networking events for physical activity, health and leisure professionals. With operators from across the sector receiving complimentary attendance, it is a unique opportunity create meaningful connections. Alongside keynote panel discussions and insight-led seminars, every attendee will receive a schedule of one-to-one meetings with operators or supplier partners specifically matched with them.
This year’s national event, held at Eastwood Hall, Nottingham on 26 & 27 March features the theme ‘mindset to momentum – driving behaviour change for wellbeing’. The keynote panel and group speaker sessions feature talks from sector leaders on wellbeing services and policy and data driven decision, with CIMSPA speaking alongside the likes of ukactive and Moving Communities.
Following the formal speaker-led sessions, the schedule of 20-minute one-to-one conversations kicks off, where guests will attend at least 14 pre-arranged meetings. This system allows for the facilitation of meaningful discussions with individuals who have a vested interest in the respective stakeholder. David Monkhouse, Director at Active Insight who power active-net explains “There’s a shared need for that conversation to start… we’re there to help people start having conversations and it’s a bit of a one stop shop.”
Who should attend?
If you are part of an organisation that wants to get in front of key stakeholders in the sport and physical activity sector, this event is for you. Active-net operator attendees typically range from local authorities and leisure trusts to a variety of educational institutions and private sector independent leisure operators.
Supplier partner attendees include the likes of facility and equipment suppliers, software and training providers, various consultants and agencies of digital and communication solutions as well as health and safety specialists.
As well as the above there will also be several industry leaders in attendance, including policy and decision makers and senior industry figures.
Clare Dunn, Associate Director of Business Engagement at CIMSPA shares the benefits of attending: “Active-net is a staple of sector events, providing the opportunity to meet with sector suppliers, share best practice and connect with decision makers and leaders. If you want to learn more about how CIMSPA can support your organisation and workforce, make sure attend and book in a meeting with our expert team.”
Come and talk to us about becoming a CIMSPA Partner
Our partnerships represent a commitment to delivering high standards of professionalism, excellence and supporting the career development and prospects of our workforce. Our workforce leadership has been recognised by government, national sports and education agencies, and the sector’s largest employers.
Our degree endorsement and quality Kitemark is backed by over 130 CIMSPA Employer Partners, operating across the UK. They have committed to recognising qualifications endorsed against CIMSPA professional standards for direct entry into relevant roles. These employers are actively building employability pathways and supporting the mission shared by CIMSPA Higher Education Partners, Further Education Partners, Training Provider Partners and Awarding Organisation Partners.
Talk to us at active-net about becoming a CIMSPA partner and what it can do to help support your organisation and workforce.
Ask us about professional status
Through our current strategy ‘Releasing the Power of our Profession’, we launch professional status accreditation for our full members last year. Professional status is a game-changer for individuals working in sport and physical activity. It makes career paths in the sector more visible and easier to navigate. It’s a framework founded on high-quality training aligned with employer needs. It gives individuals the tools to demonstrate their skills and knowledge to employers, clients, peers and everyone else.
Professional status supports recognition of the expertise of those working in our sector. Be sure to book in your talk with us to find out more about how professional status can benefit your organisation and release the power of our profession.
Join the waiting list for an operator space or book your place as a supplier at active-net today and see how you can connect with the sector.