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National Sports Convention - National Sports Convention
Join us on 25–26 June 2025 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre for the National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC25)— APAC’s largest and most influential industry event for community sports, recreation, play, leisure facilities, and sports grounds.
NSC25 brings together the largest gathering of sports, recreation, leisure facility, sports grounds, sports management, fitness, council, schools and play industry professionals from across the ecosystem to explore the latest products and services and the conference theme of “Sports Impact on Society” – celebrating the transformative power of sport to promote inclusion, improve health, and drive positive societal change. Whether through grassroots participation, cutting-edge technology, or strategic policy, NSC25 is your chance to engage in a dynamic program designed to inspire, challenge norms, and foster innovation.
What to expect at nsc25
A comprehensive conference program
Delve into eight focused streams, from Community Sport & Leisure Facilities to AI, Digital & Sports Tech. With 3 Global Thought Leader Keynotes, 8 Impact Keynote Sessions, a brand new ‘PitchFEST‘ format and over 20 workshops, you’ll gain fresh insights and strategies to elevate your work and make a lasting impact.
Unmatched Access to the latest products and services
Connect with 80+ Exhibitors showcasing the latest products, services, technology and solutions to propel the industry forward. Featuring interactive and experiential activations to test the latest the industry has to offer. This is the must attend Expo to source the solutions the industry needs.
Unrivalled Networking Opportunities
Connect with 2,000+ industry professionals, peak bodies, and thought leaders from across the globe. NSC25 is the epicentre for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and building meaningful partnerships that advance the industry through networking events, lounges, experiential opportunities. The meeting place for the entire sports and recreation ecosystem.
Expanded Reach and Fresh Opportunities
Building on the success of NSC24, this year’s event offers a broader scope, designed to attract a diverse audience and deepen engagement. Explore new initiatives, policy discussions, and strategic collaborations that highlight sport’s potential to create a better future for all.
NSC25 is where innovation meets impact, creating a unique space for professionals to explore how sport, recreation, and play can foster inclusion, health, and societal transformation.
Be part of APAC’s premier event for the sports and recreation industry. Register now to secure your place at NSC25 and join us in shaping the future of sport.
Let’s connect, collaborate, and innovate—together.
Who Should Attend?
NSC25 will collaborate with industry key bodies including: Health; Education; Sport; Physical Activity and Fitness; Government; Sport and Recreation Facilities; Play Industry and Tertiary institutions that can provide the latest research and insights.
It is expected that the following industry sectors will participate at NSC25 with the following audience in attendance:
- Architects, Consultants and Engineers
- Decision makers (Board members, Councillors, Ministers, CEO’s and MD’s)
- Planners and policy makers from each sector
- Organisations leadership teams (directors, managers and team leaders etc.)
- Coaches, development and program delivery staff
- University staff – researchers, lecturers and students – our future workforce
- Marketeers – the people that communicate the messages to get more people active
- Sports integrity staff
- Solution and industry providers – commercial, peak bodies, sport and consultants
- Education sector – Principals and PE schoolteachers etc.
- Facility Managers – local government, Not-for-profit and commercial providers
- Fitness sector – facility owners, solution providers, personal trainers etc.
- Play sector – play providers, equipment manufacturers and providers, play consultants and planners