2024 FESTIVAL OF SPORT INDUSTRY CONFERENCE RECAP

THAT IS A WRAP ON THE 2024 FESTIVAL OF SPORT!

The festivities kicked off on Wednesday afternoon with an official opening by Hon. Katrine Hildyard MP.

Jake Jones, the LIV Golf Senior Vice President of Impact of Sustainability offered a surprise for our attendees and dialled in from overseas to have a meaningful chat about the recent LIV Golf event.

We were then fortunate enough to hear from our keynote speaker, the CEO of the Australian Sports Commission, Kieren Perkins OAM. During his keynote, Kieren provided the attendees with some new perspectives and insights into the preparation for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games as well as the opportunity of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. His discussion covered uniting the sport sector and the importance of a inclusive and sustainable sporting system.

A big thank you to presenters Janelle Cuthbertson, Vice-Captain of the Port Adelaide AFLW team and Luke van Kempen from the Helix Group!

THANK YOU TO OUR GUEST SPEAKERS!

Thursday was jam-packed with a remarkable lineup of guest speakers. Each speaker brought a unique perspective and a wealth of knowledge to the stage. From every corner of sport, our guests’ speakers provided our attendees with key takeaways of creating sustainable organisations. Your time and effort are appreciated!

We would like to thank –

Michael Burke and Ricardo Picconi – Australian Sports Foundation

Andrew Hamilton – Red Tape Busters

Clint Hendry – GM of Commercial, Adelaide Crows

Jan Fitzgerald – Sports Environment Alliance

Adam Luscombe – SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre

Sue Dewing – Sturt Football Club

Andrew Sweet – SACA

Georgia Brazenall – Surf Life Saving SA

Tim Warren – Glenelg Golf Club

Donna Furnis – Sport Horizon, Department of Health and Aged Care

Greg Perrett – Policies and Programs, Office for Sport

Dr Lindsey Reece – Australian Sports Commission

Sue McGill – Australian Sports Commission

Robyn Smith OAM – Sport Inclusion Australia

WE WELCOME JULIET HASLAM

As announced at the Festival of Sport, Sport SA is thrilled to announce the appointment of Juliet Haslam OAM in the Marjorie Jackson-Nelson Centre for Women’s Sport. Juliet will be working alongside Julie Anderson to grow and develop the program of work that aims to empower athletes, coaches, officials and administrators to reach their full potential to play, lead and change the game for now and for future generations. 

Our Expressions of Interest are currently open for our second intake into the program.

2024 Festival of Sport Survey

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We hope you enjoyed the program and were able to network with existing colleagues and make new connections!  

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