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SUMMARY:SLNG Winter Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:SLNG Annual Conference 2026\n19 November 2026\n\n\nWe are delighted to announce that Early Bird bookings are now open for the SLNG Conference & Awards 2026. \n\n\nJoin colleagues from across the leisure\, sport and education sector for a day of networking\, learning\, best practice sharing and celebration as we recognise the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations through the SLNG Awards. Our speaker panels will bring together respected leaders and practitioners from across Scotland’s leisure\, sport and education sectors to share insights\, experiences and innovative approaches to the challenges and opportunities facing our industry. Delegates can look forward to engaging discussions on operational excellence\, workforce development\, health and wellbeing\, community impact\, sustainability\, digital innovation and the future of leisure services. These sessions will provide valuable opportunities to learn from peers\, exchange ideas and gain practical knowledge that can be applied within your own organisation. \n\nSLNG Conference — Panel Sessions\n \n\n\n\n\nTopic\n\n\nTheme\n\n\nPanel Lead\n\n\nPanellist 1\n\n\nPanellist 2\n\n\nPanellist 3\n\n\n\n\nHealth & Wellbeing\nThe Great Co-Location Debate: Merging Healthcare and Leisure Services?\n\n\nDiverting primary care demands (GP appointments) and the leisure solution — the power of partnerships and collaboration\n\n\nMarianne Boyle (UK Active)\n\n\nDr Manira Ahmad – Public Health Scotland\n\n\nHelen McFarlane\, EL (Karen Wernham has confirmed Helen)\n\n\nTBC\n\n\n\n\nCommercialisation\nBeyond the Gym Floor: Converting Underutilised Leisure Spaces into Revenue Engines?\n\n\nCracking the code on padel court installations\, secondary spend layouts\, and co-working spaces\n\n\nJonny Curley\n\n\nDuncan Jefford\n\n\nFraser Kennedy\n\n\nTBC\n\n\n\n\nDigital Innovators\n\n\nHow digital technologies are changing the industry\n\n\nJohn McCafferty\n\n\nXcite Leisure – Struan Gard\n\n\nTechnogym & Gladstone (confirmed – individual TBC)\n\n\nHireBOB – Tamara Bailey\n\n\n\n\nLeadership / Workforce Development\n\n\nRedefining the Frontline: Turning Operators into Brand Ambassadors\nStopping the Leak: Retention Strategies That Keep Your Best People\n\n\nMegan Richardson\n\n\nSport Scotland – Steven Lytham\n\n\nElaine McNish\, CIMSPA\n\n\nTBC\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Offer\n\n\nTake advantage of our discounted Early Bird rate of £185 and secure your place today. After 6th October it will be £220 per delegate. \n\n\n\nClick Here to access the Early Bird Booking Form
URL:https://slng.uk/event/slng-winter-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Westerwood Hotel\, 1st St Andrews Drive\, Cumbernauld\, G68 0EW\, United Kingdom
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