An Evening on the Olympic Park
This event brings together sport, disability sport and event delivery organisations for an afternoon and evening at the London Aquatics Centre, looking at the legacy of the Olympic Park and the future of Para Sport.
The event runs in two parts. Part 1 is an optional walking tour of the Park. Part 2 is an evening of talks and networking in the Aquatics Centre Studio, which overlooks the pool on one side and the GB dry dive training area on the other.
Part 1: Park Tour (optional)
A guided walk taking in the Copper Box Arena, the ArcelorMittal Orbit and the London Aquatics Centre. A chance to see the venues up close and hear about how the Park has developed since 2012.
3:00pm - Arrive at Aquatics Centre
3:15pm - Depart for Tour
4:30pm - Return to Aquatics Centre
Part 2: Talks and Discussion
A series of short presentations on Para Sport, in an informal briefing context with an opportunity to network.
4.30pm - Registration
5:00pm - Welcome Remarks
5:10pm - Everyone Active - Overview of their involvement in Para and community events.
5:20pm - London Legacy Development Corporation - Activity overview on the Olympic Park from the Events Team.
5:35pm - Global Disability Innovation Hub. Created out of the legacy of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, GDI Hub is a research and practice centre driving disability innovation for a fairer world.
5:45pm - Invictus Games Foundation. The international charity that oversees the development of the Invictus Games.
6:15pm - Virtus Sport. A not-for-profit organisation supporting athletes with intellectual impairments to compete at the highest levels, as well as in grass roots sport. It has 80 member organisations and is a member of the International Paralympic Committee
6:20pm - Q&A
Networking From 6:30pm, drinks and informal networking in the Studio.