Elevate and Include Summit agree EDI partnership

Physical activity trade show, Elevate, has agreed a strategic partnership with Include Summit, the UK’s largest conference focussed on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in sport.

Through the collaboration, Elevate will integrate four exclusive sessions curated by Include Summit into its educational offering, with each session specifically focusing on EDI topics – including best practices, case studies and actionable strategies for fostering inclusive environments.

Lucy Findlay-Beale, Event Director at Elevate, said: “We’re committed to delivering the highest quality education by collaborating with experts from different fields.

“The presence of Include Summit’s curated sessions underscores our dedication to this and the importance of EDI.”

Include Summit co-founder, Jamie Hooper, added: “The partnership represents a fantastic opportunity to drive EDI forwards across the fitness and leisure industry.

“By bringing a flavour of our content to Elevate this year, we hope to offer some EDI awareness to Elevate attendees and to encourage them to come and join us at the Include Summit at London’s Lee Valley VeloPark from 8 to 9 of October.”

Featuring over 200 thought leaders and experts, Elevate’s speaking programme is one of the UK’s largest learning opportunities for the physical activity, sports and fitness industries.

The CPD-accredited sessions cover subjects ranging from future trends, best practices, data, training, retention, inclusivity, wellbeing and first aid to innovation and mental health.

Elevate takes place on 12-13 June at ExCel, London. The event includes a large exhibition floor, a wide-ranging educational programme and several networking opportunities.