event review
The physical activity facilities forum
The fourth annual forum for professionals delivering sports, leisure and physical activity projects was the biggest and best yet with inspirational speakers and superb networking.
MORE than 100 delegates descended on Whittlebury Hall in Northamptonshire last month for an exhilarating two days of networking at the physical activity facilities (paf) forum. Now in its fourth year, the event’s successful
combination of tailored one-to-one meetings and a CPD-certified seminar programme continues to pay dividends for professionals responsible for developing sport, leisure and physical activity facilities. “The structure forced some interaction that would have easily been an opportunity lost at other events that I have attended,” said Phill Sykes, commercial director of Aneurin Leisure a new charity that delivers leisure, learning and cultural services across Blaenau Gwent. “I came away with some great contacts and also with several good ideas that will help us shape the direction that Aneurin Leisure can take in the coming months.” The event brought together operators, local authorities, school leaders, project managers, architects, contractors and other senior level professionals looking to enhance their schemes and improve their supply chain. Delegates benefited from a tailored
schedule of one-to-onemeetings allowing them to make new contacts and foster new meaningful relationships.
“It was really interesting to speak to such a
variety of suppliers that were very relevant to my current projects. By chance, four suppliers were already engaged in my project and this was a great first chance to meet them and talk about the project and their roles,” says Paul Tilley, head of sport at the University of Portsmouth, which secured planning this summer for a £53m sustainable sports facility. In addition to the meeting schedule, delegates
were inspired by some of the industry’s leading professionals involved in the sector’s most innovative sport and physical activity schemes. They gained valuable insight from the latest industry research and learned how to take advantage of key trends to encourage more people to become physically active. “We are delighted by the feedback we’ve received from this year’s delegates In just four
years, the paf forum has established itself as a key event for professionals working on sport, leisure and physical activity projects. We look forward to bringing the industry together next year to facilitate even more great networking and opportunities to do business,” said Toby Filby, managing director of Stable Events. For more information about paf forum, visit
www.paf-forum.co.uk
“PAF is a key diary date for us. It provides amazing networking opportunities, great quality meetings, and the chance to meet with suppliers and delegates that you may not think have synergy within your world - what more could you want from an event?” Jonathan Brooks-Martin, Business Development Manager, Createability
“As a busy sales person it can sometimes be tricky to find the time to get in front of new business/architects and make them aware of what your company can offer. I found this event very useful for the amount of brand recognition and company awareness you can raise over just two days. The ease of turning up to the pre- arranged meetings is ideal.” Stephanie Coyle, Sales Executive, Rubb Buildings
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