WSA Sustainability in Sport Conference: Sustainable Transport Solutions panel announced
The Welsh Sports Association (WSA) is thrilled to reveal the speakers on another of our panel discussions at the WSA Sustainability in Sport Conference 2024. Sitting on our Sustainable Transport Solutions panel are:
- Jon Foley, Executive Board Member at Modeshift
- Natalie Rees, Head of Sustainable Development and Climate Change at Transport for Wales
- Chris Thompson, CEO of You. Smart. Thing.
Jon Foley
Modeshift is the UKs leading not for profit sustainable travel membership organisation. It aims to secure increased levels of safe, active and sustainable travel in multiple sectors including spectator movements to and from sports events/venues. It does that by representing its members needs and supporting sustainable travel practitioners through a range of new and existing services. Modeshift works with its members and partners in striving towards a world in which communities are free to make healthy and sustainable travel choices.
Jon is, in his day job, co-founder and co-owner of a consultancy called In the Round. A Company that advises international and national federations, local and national government and individual clubs and venues on the management of spectator travel with a focus on sustainability.
Natalie Rees
Natalie’s role at TfW is to embed the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act and the Environment Act into the organisation. Natalie manages the Climate Change, Sustainable Development Programmes, Heritage, Energy, Environment and Ecology functions.
Prior to joining TfW Natalie has over 20 years’ experience working cross sector in the field of sustainable development and is a Chartered Environmentalist and is a Company Director for Fairtrade Wales, Chair of the Board of Down to Zero and Chair of the RSSB UK Climate Change Adaptation Working Group.
Chris Thompson
Chris is the CEO of new WSA Partner You. Smart. Thing. where he leads the vision, strategy and an amazing team of talented individuals! You. Smart. Thing. enhance visitor experience and engagement by guiding people to destinations, venues, and events the smart way – personalised; accessible and sustainable.
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The WSA is thrilled to announce yet another panel stacked with crucial insight for our delegates. The Sustainable Transport Solutions panel will bring incredibly valuable expertise and experience to the WSA Sustainability in Sport Conference 2024.
WSA CEO, Andrew Howard, commented:
“The WSA Sustainability in Sport Conference is a vital opportunity for key stakeholders and decision-makers in our sector to unite, collaborate, and share around a key issue that we all face.
“We are delighted to be offering such expertise on our panels, and are excited to welcome Jon, Natalie and Chris to this year’s Conference to share their insight and provoke meaningful discussion around sustainable travel, an area in which sport and leisure holds a large stake and can make a significant difference.
“The role of sustainable transport in the world of sports cannot be understated; it’s vital for reducing our environmental footprint and ensuring that our events and activities can be enjoyed by future generations. Furthermore, as we heard at last year’s conference from the GAA, if we can influence families to adopt more sustainable travel habits when attending their community clubs, we can inspire broader change across society.
“The WSA looks forward to welcoming delegates to Newport’s Riverfront Theatre on Tuesday November 12, and hope you can join us.”
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