Active Kent & Medway’s 2025 Conference will take place on Wednesday 15 October 2025 at the Kent Event Centre, Detling. Representatives from across health, leisure, local council, voluntary, sport and activity sectors who share our vision to get more people, more active, more often are invited to attend.
Continuing our support of the county’s strategy for sport and physical activity Move Together, which was launched in 2023, the theme of this year’s conference is ‘Move Together – Improving Places and Active Spaces for Healthier Communities.‘
Please SAVE THE DATE in your calendars: Wednesday 15 October 2025. Bookings will open in September 2025.
Keynote Speaker
TBC
Sharing Stories Q&A Sessions
Delegates will hear from representatives from across the sport and physical activity sector as they take part in two Q&A panel sessions with conference host Rob Smith, former BBC South East presenter.
Briefing Sessions
A range of partners will host a series of short briefing sessions. Each session lasting 30 minutes, giving speakers an opportunity to share their information and resources and answer any questions.
Networking Wall
Back for 2025! Following the success of this feature in 2023 and 2024, organisations names and logos will be displayed on our networking wall. The wall shows the breadth of organisations in attendance and encourages collaboration and networking throughout the day.
Environmental Pledge Tree
“To offset the carbon footprint of this year’s conference, we pledge to plant a tree for every delegate in attendance.” Liz Davidson, Active Partnership Director
Back for 2025! Along with our own pledge, delegates will have the opportunity to share their own environmental pledges by adding them to our environmental pledge tree.
Delegate Feedback 2024 Conference
“Thank you for a great day. It is really important we bring the county together, and you do it so well.”
“The day brought together a great mix of people all working towards the same goal.”
“It was a combination of what is not only inspiring but also what can be used practically.”
“It’s been so valuable to meet people face to face. Lots of information gathered to help our projects. New contacts have been made for future partnership working.”
We look forward to welcoming you to our 2025 Conference.
Natalie Harris
Events and Safeguarding Manager
- Tel: 03000 412044
- Email: natalie.harris@kent.gov.uk
Part time - Monday to Friday
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