14 Nov 2012

Day two of the Leadership Convention: Live updates and have your say

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The second day of the annual Sport and Recreation Alliance Leadership Convention has kicked off today at the Stratford Manor Hotel, Warwickshire.

The Sport and Recreation Alliance's Leadership Convention is the only event to bring together the chief executives and chairs of sport and recreation governing and representative bodies and county sports partnerships.

This year’s theme is Innovative Leadership and some top-class speakers and panel members from the world of sport and business will be sparking thought-provoking debate and providing inspirational keynote speeches to over 150 delegates.

They include:

  • Craig Hunter, chef de mission of the London 2012 Paralympics
  • Baroness Sue Cambell, chair of UK Sport, London 2012
  • Olympic gold medal winner Katherine Grainger MBE 
  • Owen Gibson, Olympics editor at The Guardian
  • Jeff Grout, a man whose experience straddles the business and sporting worlds, and who is rated as one of the best speakers in the UK.

Can't attend?

If you’re not able to attend our sold-out 2012 event, don't worry. We'll be updating you live from the event via Twitter using the hashtag #Leaders2012

We'll also be uploading some on-the-spot interviews with some of our speakers and attendees to glean even more golden nuggets of leadership wisdom – so be sure to check out Live from the Leadership Convention over the next few days.

Give us your thoughts on the Leadership Convention via Twitter using the hashtag #Leaders2012

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