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PADSIS Women's Sports Conference

Thursday 18 June at Loughborough University

PADSIS Women’s Sport Conference – 18 June 2026 at Loughborough University

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    This conference brings together leading voices from across sport, performance science and education to explore how we can better support girls and women to thrive in sport. Through expert insights on strength and conditioning, nutrition, leadership and female health, the day will provide practical ideas, fresh thinking and valuable connections for anyone committed to improving opportunities for female athletes. If you care about creating environments where girls can participate, perform and lead with confidence, this is a day not to miss.

    Programme

    9.30am

    Conference assembles
    Refreshments
    10.00am
    Introduction
    Chris Dossett
    Chair of PADSIS
    10.15am
    Leading with Purpose:
    Women Shaping the Future of Sport
    Louise Gear
    Director of Sport, Loughborough Sport 
    11.00am
    Fuelling Female Performance:
    Nutrition for Health, Energy and Success
    Georgina Milward
    Lead Performance Nutritionist, Leicester Tigers
    11.45am

    Refreshment break
    12.00pm
    Power, Performance and Potential:
    Strength & Conditioning in the Female Athlete Pathway
    Nathan Bullock
    Head of Strength and Conditioning, Loughborough Sport
    Emily Palmer
    Strength and Conditioning Coach, Loughborough Sport
    1.00pm

    Lunch
    1.45pm
    Contemporary Research: Women in Coaching
    Professor Leanne Norman
    Director of Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub
    2.30pm

    Refreshment break
    2.45pm
    Removing Barriers:
    Breast Health and Supporting Girls to Stay in Sport
    PEBE
    3.30pm
    Discussion Forum
    with current high profile female athletes from Rugby, Cricket, Football and Netball
    4.00pm

    Conference disperses

    Price

    PADSIS Members £25

    Non Members £150

    Conference runs runs 9.30am – 4pm. Includes catering and resources.

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