Across every spectrum of sport and recreation, the world is changing at incredible speed. So, how best do you stay ahead? At the 2008 Leaders in Sport conference you’ll hear international experts discussing four core issues of change and how you can best manage them.

Sport and business are becoming ever-more closely linked, at every level. What opportunities are emerging? And the pitfalls? What can we learn from what others are doing? How best do we connect with the next generations? What roles do sport betting and the multi-electronic media environment play in sport today? Discover examples of successful franchise sport.

As much of the world faces serious issues of obesity and inactivity – what’s the role of sport and physical activity in this changing world? How does the development of facilities contribute to communities? How can sport, health and fitness fight the obesity epidemic and address decreasing participation among some sectors of society? How are the new and extreme sports challenging traditional sports? Discover examples of programmes, services and events that are getting people of all ages striding out and striving to make a difference.

Gaining the competitive advantage is all important in the fast-changing world of sport. What’s the latest thinking in elite sport? Who’s doing what to win? What role does talent identification and development play in performance? Who’s getting a psychological, sporting or coaching edge? Where to next in the war on drugs in sport?

The environment is changing - in the earth’s climate, in politics, in social attitudes, in government roles and responsibilities. So, how can sport and recreation best respond? How can we be innovative in the face of long-term climate change and drought? What other barriers are there to overcome? What collaborations could add value? How can success be measured? And where does the future lie?