The Youth Sport Trust Conference 2027 will bring together hundreds of school leaders, practitioners and influential voices from across education, sport and health to consider how PE, sport and play can help tackle some of the biggest challenges facing children and young people today.

Under the themes of Achievement, Enrichment, Inclusion, Play and Wellbeing, we will explore the contribution that physical activity can make to young people’s educational outcomes, personal development, sense of belonging and overall wellbeing.

The Conference will showcase evidence, insight and practical approaches, while creating a platform for discussion about how we can collectively ensure every child has the opportunity to be active, healthy and thrive.

This year, we are excited to welcome a bigger, broader community coming together to connect, share and learn, with practical ideas and strategies delegates can take back into schools and communities.

We’re proud to work with organisations who share our commitment to improving young people’s lives through PE, sport and play. Our headline sponsor is Sports Directory and supporting sponsors are Commando Joe’s Enrichment and Complete PE.

Our 2026 Conference brought together hundreds of delegates from across education, sport and health to share ideas, make connections and explore the role PE, sport and physical activity can play in improving young people’s lives.

• 93% rated their overall Conference experience good or very good.
• 96% said the Conference helped them feel more motivated in their role.
• 95% said the Conference helped them feel more connected in their role.

What our delegates said:

• “The smaller workshops were very informative and we were given the chance to interact with other attendees and to apply the information.”
• “Being able to meet other sports leads and communicate with professionals.”