Each briefing session will last 30 minutes, giving the speakers an opportunity to share their information and resources and answer any questions. Each delegate will have a chance to attend up to three briefing sessions during the conference.
Active Bystander Training
Speakers: Stuart Butler and Jimmy McCormack, Active Kent & Medway
Explore what it means to be an active bystander, why it matters, and how to take action using the proven 5 D’s Toolkit: Direct, Distract, Delegate, Delay, and Document. Through real-world scenarios and interactive discussion, attendees will gain practical skills to recognise problematic situations and respond effectively, fostering safer and more inclusive environments in both personal and professional settings.
Active Parks
Speakers: Natasha Brown, Thanet District Council and Alexia Tam, Active Kent & Medway
Discover how Thanet District Council, Active Kent & Medway, SportsIQ, and other local providers have collaborated with young people to bring local green spaces to life through a diverse range of engaging activities. Explore how you can co-create and deliver innovative approaches to monitoring, evaluation, and learning—designed with and for young people—to ensure their voices shape meaningful, lasting impact.
Funding for Environmental Projects
Speakers: Kerry Donati, Funding For All and Sophie Ward, Active Kent & Medway
Discover the support, resources, and funding available to bring your environmental (revenue and capital) projects to life. This session will also showcase inspiring case studies from successful projects.
Live Longer Better: Empowering health through movement and pain managements
Speakers: Sue Larken, Age UK Kent Rivers and Linda Smith, KCC Public Health Specialist
Explore how physical activity can help with pain management and long-term health conditions. Understand how exercise can improve joint and muscle function, reduce discomfort and contribute to a longer, healthier, and more fulfilling life. And find out more about the introduction of a new funding stream for organisations supporting adults over 50.
Using Community Spaces for Improving Health
Speakers: NBE Fitness and Moving Memory Dance Theatre
Hear from providers who are using a range of community spaces to deliver physical activity sessions and improve the health of their local communities. Gain top tips for thinking more broadly about your offer and the community spaces that you can use.
Engaging Families and Schools in Active Travel Initiatives
Speakers: Julia Youens, Youth Sport Trust/SGO and Daniel Bromley, Active Kent & Medway
Learn how Active Kent & Medway has worked with national and local partners to positively engage parents and schools with key tools and support to foster an active travel ethos in local communities.