Want to attend the MOVE Congress in Birmingham from 4-6 October, but can’t squeeze three days out of your working week? Not to worry – we are now offering a day pass for UK participants to give you a chance to drop in on a day that suits you.
One day fee registrations can only be made via e-mail, by contacting our secretariat at contact@movecongress.com.
Check out the MOVE Congress programme, which features speakers from 9 countries and 3 continents who have their fingers on the pulse of the latest trends in physical activity promotion. And get you business card ready to network with delegates from 6 continents.
Interested in physical activity in urban spaces? Then the MOVEment Spaces sessions on 5 October could be the ticket for you.
Perhaps you want to reach the hard-to-reach members of your community? Then learn from the experts in the Removing Barriers – Getting it Right sessions on 5 October.
Maybe you’re into new physical activity trends – such as getting back to nature? Then you won’t want to miss the Me Time, Wellbeing Time, WILD Time! sessions on 6 October, hosted by the Wild Network.
Working in physical education and school sport? Learn new tips and tricks from innovators in the sector in the Active School Communities sessions on 6 October.
Need more reasons to take a day out of the office?
Get your ticket by contacting us at contact@movecongress.com and see you in October!
MOVE Congress day pass offer for UK participants
Want to attend the MOVE Congress in Birmingham from 4-6 October, but can't squeeze three days out of your working week? Not to worry - we are now offering a day pass for UK participants to give you a chance to drop in on a day that suits you. One day fee registrations can only be made via e-mail, by contacting our secretariat at contact@movecongress.com. Check out the MOVE Congress programme, which features speakers from 9 countries and 3 continents who have
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