Bridging Knowledge, Building Futures: Sport and Exercise Science Reimagined
CASES is thrilled and honoured to host a revamped combined student and professional conference at Manchester Metropolitan University from 3 to 4 June 2026.
Manchester Metropolitan University has a strong link to CASES and sports science in general, with the University having hosted the CASES Student Conference in April 2024 and many associated CASES events prior to this.
Manchester is renowned for its vibrant music scene, iconic football clubs (Manchester United and Manchester City), and its role in the Industrial Revolution, making it a city with a rich cultural and historical heritage. Manchester Metropolitan University is known for its high-quality teaching, research, and student-centred learning environment. It's also recognised for its commitment to social inclusion and facility development.
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What to expect
- Two-day sport and exercise science programme packed with world leading insight and expertise
- Comprehensive programme, with 20+ plenary sessions including keynotes, lectures, workshops and symposia
- Oral presentations and poster presentations
- Present your research and gain a publication in the Journal of Sports Sciences
- Network and engage with world-leading researchers and practitioners
- Five CASES CPD credits per day
- Opening keynote: Exercise Referral programmes in era of pivot to prevention/rehabilitation: The case for physical activity referral and what we don’t know
- Closing keynote: Insights from Elite Sport and High-Performance Cultures: High Performance Mindsets
New for 2026
- Four live practical sessions
- Brand new awards rewarding outstanding research and practice
- Limited grants available to support attendance
- CASES Medal of Achievement 2025 - hear from the winner Professor Stuart Biddle
- Social event on Wednesday evening