The National Youth Sport Conference is Australia’s premier gathering for those serious about transforming the future of sport. Following the success of the inaugural 2023 event, the 2026 edition - jointly supported by Flinders University and Auckland University of Technology - unites researchers, Higher Degree Research students, industry leaders, and government decision-makers for three days of evidence, ideas, and impact. This is a conference for thought leaders, change-makers, and practitioners hungry to inspire change — it’s where insight meets influence. Designed to arm delegates intellectually and practically, the conference explores how developmental, social, psychological, health, and performance science can reimagine how young people experience, engage in, and thrive through sport.