EVOLVE 2026

This years event will be take place on the 4th June at Porchester Hall, Porchester Road, London W2 5HS hosted by the one and only Mistress of Ceromonies and Chief Trouble Maker - Emma Barry.

Over the coming weeks we will be releasing details of our fantastic Keynote speakers and panel members.

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Keynote Speaker - Professor Daisy Fancourt

We’re delighted to announce that Professor Daisy Fancourt will be joining us as a Keynote Speaker at EVOLVE 2026.

Daisy is a leading researcher, author, and global advocate for the power of the arts on health. Her work sits at the intersection of science, behaviour, and human connection, and challenges how we think about participation, wellbeing, and long-term health outcomes.

At EVOLVE, Daisy will explore:

• How evidence shows the powerful impact of structured activity on physical, mental, and social health
• Turning research into real-world engagement strategies that reach more people, in more places
• The role of creativity, community, and culture in driving participation beyond traditional fitness audiences
• Positioning our sector at the heart of the wider health ecosystem

This is a perspective our sector doesn’t just benefit from, it needs.

If we are serious about growth, inclusion, and impact, we must look beyond our four walls and understand how people truly engage with movement, health, and community.

📖 You can explore Daisy’s work here:
👉 https://lnkd.in/eR_HT5dj

More speaker announcements coming soon as we build towards EVOLVE.

Agenda

Ticket availability

Access to EVOLVE is intentionally limited to ensure a highly curated audience of senior decision-makers shaping the future of the sector. The only way to guarantee attendance at the event is through our Leisure DB Partnerships. If you would like to explore partnership opportunities, please contact Dan Harrison [dan@leisuredb.com] directly to discuss availability and options.

We will also release a small allocation of public tickets closer to the event; however, numbers will be extremely limited and demand is expected to exceed supply. If you are interested in attending, we strongly recommend registering your interest here to be considered, although we cannot guarantee that public tickets will be available.