Strategy Summit looks to drive cohesion across the aquatic and recreation industry

An industry workshop that aims to attract industry leaders to workshop the future of aquatic and recreation is to be held on the Gold Coast in late August under the banner of the Aquatic Recreation Network Australia (ARNA).

To be held at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday 23rd August, following the SPLASH! exhibition, the invitation-only ARNA Aquatics and Recreation Strategy Summit 2024 aims to present, according to a social media post, a “dive deep into the future of aquatics and recreation with an exclusive … gathering of the industry's leaders, (at) a day to workshop the future of aquatics and recreation.”

Driven by Aquatics and Recreation Queensland (ARQ), Summit will feature discussions on industry trends and challenges, a look at actionable strategies for growth and innovation and networking connections to elevate business and the aquatic and recreation industry.

ARQ add that the event is “carefully curated for industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers.”

At a time when AUSactive’s advocacy for the upcoming Federal budget to include tax deductibility for gym memberships for all taxpayers is showing the value of a national industry peak body, ARNA’s move is significant.

Formed in 2021 to replace activities previously undertaken by the Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFA), ARNA set out to provide information sharing, networking and collaboration between state peak associations and representatives and to deliver project support and advocacy at a national level.

Click here for more information on the ARNA Aquatics and Recreation Strategy Summit 2024.