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Drawing on several themes of the day, this session addresses how to ensure your organisation puts the safety and wellbeing of its people at the heart of its culture.

Young people are, quite literally, the future of sport. In this session, we explore how organisations can tap into the thinking and views of youth, incorporating their voice into decision making, strategy setting and the general life and activities of the organisation.

The 2023 conference saw the first ever SGA Awards. We wanted to celebrate the fantastic work being done in sports governance and showcase the dedication, talent and achievements of the SGA community.

We started with two award categories, with a plan to expand this in future years.

An introductory message from the Minister for Sport, Stuart Andrew MP

Take a look at the profiles for our team of speakers from across the sector.

Meet Craig Beeston, Programme Manager at the Sports Governance Academy and our conference host.

Meet Jennifer Tong, Sports Governance and Sustainability Consultant at I Trust Sport as well as Non-Executive Director, and Chair of the Athletes’ Committee at British Weightlifting.

Meet Darren Bernstein, Course Leader and Lecturer in Football Business at UCFB Manchester as well as Director of British Orienteering Federation and an elected Director of Bury Football Club. 

Meet Sarah Jones, International Hockey player and Olympic Medallist as well as being an advisor for Sport Wales, Hockey Wales and Weightlifting Wales.