• Your Guide to Must-Attend Events for This Year

    At YMCA Awards, we’re passionate about helping training providers stay ahead of industry trends, connect with like-minded professionals, and make the most of exciting opportunities. That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive events calendar for this year – so you never miss an important date!

    Upcoming Events

    DateEventLocation Description
    June 17–18, 2025The National Health and
    Wellbeing in the Workplace
    Conference 2025    		1 5Hatfields, LondonAddresses the latest research and strategies in workplace
    health and wellbeing.
    June 18–19, 2025ElevateExCeL LondonThe UK’s largest trade show for the physical activity, fitness,
    health, and leisure sectors.
    June 18–19, 2025Safety, Health & Wellbeing LiveLondonOffers educational, networking, and procurement opportunities
    for safety professionals.
    June 26, 2025Green GoalsOne Birdcage Walk, LondonAddresses sustainability in sports, aims to bring together
    leaders, experts and stakeholders from across the sports,
    leisure and physical activity sectors to address the critical role
    that this sector plays in the global climate change agenda.
    August 18 – 19, 2025Physical Activity and Exercise
    Conference    		LondonThe Physical Activity and Exercise Conference is a premier
    event focusing on the latest research and trends in physical
    activity and exercise science.
    September 24, 2025CIMSPA Conference 2025 –
    “Connecting the Dots”    		King Power Stadium, LeicesterExplores the role of the workforce in addressing significant
    national challenges.
    September 23–25,
    2025    		Wellbeing at Work Summit UK
    2025    		In-person in London (23
    September), Virtual only (24
    September), In-person at The
    Bridgewater Hall, Manchester (25
    September)    		A three-day festival attracting senior-level HR, Reward,
    Wellness, Benefit, and business leaders.
    October 23, 2025HCM SummitLondonFocuses on health club management and industry insights.
    October 30, 2025ukactive Awards 2025The International Convention
    Centre, Birmingham    		Celebrates excellence within the physical activity sector.
    November 5–6, 2025CIPD Learning & Development
    Conference 2025    		Central Convention Centre,
    Manchester    		Provides a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and
    best practices in learning and development.
    Novermber 15, 2025IHCAN Summit 2025LondonOffers insights into clinical practices and networking
    opportunities for health professionals.
    December 15, 2025International Sport & Exercise
    Nutrition Conference (ISENC)
    2025    		Manchester Metropolitan
    University Business School,
    Manchester    		Features expert international speakers presenting the latest
    evidence in sport and exercise nutrition.