WIPAHS Knowledge Exchange Conference 2026

Where Evidence Meets Action

18 May 2026, 08.30 – 16.30

Cardiff City Stadium

The WIPAHS Knowledge Exchange Conference 2026 brings together researchers, policymakers, practitioners and stakeholders from across Wales to explore how evidence can be translated into meaningful action to improve physical activity, health and wellbeing.

The conference will showcase real-world case studies, national and regional data insights, and practical approaches to implementation. Through keynote presentations, interactive workshops and collaborative sessions, attendees will engage with key themes including equity, women’s health, mental health, social value, and the application of national strategy in a Welsh context.

The event aims to support knowledge exchange, strengthen partnerships, and enhance the use of evidence to inform decision-making and practice across sectors.

When: 18 May 2026, 08.30 – 16.30

Where: Cardiff City Stadium

Keynote: Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and Professor Charlie Foster OBE

Programme: To follow shortly

Registration: Please complete the following registration form. After you have registered, you will receive a link to make secure payment for the relevant ticket option below.

• Standard Early-Bird Ticket (before 17^th April): £15
• Student Early-Bird Ticket (before 17^th April): £11.25
• Standard Ticket (after 17^th April): £20
• Student Ticket (after 17^th April): £15

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Advancing Women’s Health Through Physical Activity: Evidence, Practice and Priorities123456

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Beyond Participation Numbers: Demonstrating the Real Impact of Physical Activity through Social Return on Investment and Ripple Effects Mapping123456

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From Data to Decisions: Using National Survey Evidence to Inform Practice123456

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Embedding Equity: Addressing Inequalities, Representation and the Welsh Language in Physical Activity123456

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From Strategy to Delivery: Implementing WHO Global Action Plan for Physical Activity (GAPPA) in a Welsh Context123456

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Integrating Physical Activity and Mental Health: Evidence, Practice and Opportunities123456

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