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Arrivals of PC Members and guest throughout the day
Arrivals of PC Operators by noon
25 June 2025 at 12:00 — 25 June 2025 at 12:15
PC Operators Meet in Lobby of the Grand Hyatt Hotel

Together with the EuropeActive staff, we take a 10 min walk to the Torre Melina, Grand Melia Hotel where the PC Operators Lunch and Meeting will take place

25 June 2025 at 12:30 — 25 June 2025 at 14:00
Welcome Lunch for PC Operators (exclusive to PC Operators)

A relaxed networking lunch to reconnect and kick off the Forum with fellow operators.

Please note that this event is available exclusively for PC Operators.

Address: Torre Melina Grand Melia Hotel, Av. Diagonal, 671, Les Corts, 08028 Barcelona, Spain

 

25 June 2025 at 14:30 — 25 June 2025 at 17:00
President’s Council Operators Meeting (exclusive to PC Operators)

A closed-door session for operator members to share strategic insights, discuss challenges, and collaborate on sector priorities.

Please note that this event is available exclusively for PC Operators.

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Kai Troll
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Marcel Boots
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Steven Ward
25 June 2025 at 17:00 — 25 June 2025 at 17:15
Walk back from Torre Melina Grand Melia hotel to the Grand Hyatt Hotel
25 June 2025 at 19:00 — 25 June 2025 at 19:30
Buses depart hotel to dinner venue - Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

For all PC members and guests.

25 June 2025 at 19:30 — 25 June 2025 at 23:00
Formal Dinner at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (for all PC Members and Guest)

An elegant evening gathering for all attendees at one of Barcelona’s cultural landmarks — fostering meaningful connections in a unique setting.

For all PC members and guests.

25 June 2025 at 23:00 — 25 June 2025 at 23:30
Buses depart dinner venue back to hotel

For all PC members and guests.

26 June 2025 at 09:00 — 26 June 2025 at 09:15
Good morning President's Council & Guests

Kick off and welcome.

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Kai Troll
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Marcel Boots
26 June 2025 at 09:15 — 26 June 2025 at 10:00
Macro Context: Our Strategic Economic Context and what it means for the investment climate in Europe

Presentation by IGNACIO DE LA TORRE, Economic Research - Managing Partner and Chief Economist, at Acrano, Leading International Advisory and Alternative Investment Management firm. 

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Ignacio de la Torre
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Steven Ward
26 June 2025 at 10:00 — 26 June 2025 at 10:45
Micro Context: Overview of the Spanish Fitness & Sport Market

Spain’s fitness market is booming — and in 2025, it’s one of the hottest in Europe. This session dives into the trends fueling that growth: from the rise of premium clubs and M&A moves to the unique public concession model no other country can match. Get the inside track on the operators to watch, the innovation redefining the club experience, and why international investors are betting big on Spain.

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Patricia López Cuenca
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Steven Ward
26 June 2025 at 10:45 — 26 June 2025 at 11:15
Coffee Break
26 June 2025 at 11:15 — 26 June 2025 at 12:00
Inspirational Keynote by CHRIS SETH, Chief Business Officer, Lifesum

In this keynote Chris will chart how Lifesum was founded a decade ago, how the app first reached product market fit and how it now enables over 65 million people to make smarter more personalised food choices and build sustainable healthy habits for life. Chris will explain how Lifesum is reinventing itself as a platform for nutrition intelligence, using advanced AI to deliver a range of tools to optimize healthy eating, exercise, sleep, and wellbeing. Learn more about how Lifesum makes healthy living simple, actionable, and fun at www.lifesum.com

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Chris Seth
26 June 2025 at 12:00 — 26 June 2025 at 13:00
Lunch Buffet
26 June 2025 at 13:00 — 26 June 2025 at 13:30
Buses depart from hotel to Club Tours

For all PC members and guests.

26 June 2025 at 13:30 — 12 July 2025 at 16:30
Barcelona Club Tours

Visit three unique clubs in Barcelona: David Lloyd (premium wellness), Fitness Park (tech-driven low-cost model), and Eurofitness (community-focused public-private partnership).

Agenda:

13.30h-14.30h Eurofitness Piscina Can DragóCarrer de Rosselló i Pòrcel, 7-11, Nou Barris

14..45-15.30h Fitness Park RosselloC/ del Rosselló, 290, L'Eixample, 08037 Barcelona

15.45-16.30h David Lloyd TuroAv. Diagonal, 673-685, Les Corts, 08028 Barcelona, Spain

26 June 2025 at 16:30 — 26 June 2025 at 16:45
Buses depart from Club Tours to IESE Business School
26 June 2025 at 16:45 — 26 June 2025 at 17:00
Registration at IESE
26 June 2025 at 17:00 — 26 June 2025 at 18:15
IESE Business School - Leadership Session

With MIQUEL LLADO, Strategy Advisor, Prof. Strategic Management. Senior Lecturer IESE Business School. Author. Keynote. ExCEO Sara Lee Bakery Europe-Bimbo. ExVP PepsiCo Foods Spain.

For all PC members and guests.

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Miquel Lladó
26 June 2025 at 18:15 — 6 September 2025 at 18:30
Buses depart from IESE Business School to hotel
26 June 2025 at 19:30 — 26 June 2025 at 20:00
Buses depart from hotel to dinner venue

For all PC members and guests.

11 June 2025 at 20:00 — 26 June 2025 at 23:00
Aperitif & Dinner by the Beach (Restaurant Tejada Mar)

Casual dinner for all PC members and guests. Enjoy valuable time together by the beach.

Restaurant: https://www.tejadamar.com/en/

For all PC members and guests.

 

25 June 2025 at 23:00 — 25 June 2025 at 23:30
Buses depart from dinner venue back to hotel

For all PC members and guests.

27 June 2025 at 09:00 — 27 June 2025 at 09:15
Good morning PC Members & Guests
27 June 2025 at 09:15 — 27 June 2025 at 10:00
Customer Journey & Retention - Improving Onboarding and Boosting Customer Experiences

Panel Discussion. PC Members sharing experiences and best practices.

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Anders Gran
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Tino Tsolakis
27 June 2025 at 10:00 — 27 June 2025 at 11:00
EuropeActive Strategic Outlook - Part 2
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Kai Troll
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Marcel Boots
27 June 2025 at 11:00 — 27 June 2025 at 11:15
Coffee Break
27 June 2025 at 11:15 — 27 June 2025 at 12:00
EuropeActive Strategic Outlook - Part 2
27 June 2025 at 12:00 — 27 June 2025 at 12:45
Keynote Speaker

Please not that the origial speaker With Emma Zwiebler, CEO, World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry needed to cancel her attendance. 

We are confirming a high level speaker from FC Barcelona by Monday, 23.06.

27 June 2025 at 12:45 — 27 June 2025 at 14:00
Closing Lunch

Wrap up the forum with final reflections. Networking lunch.

27 June 2025 at 14:00 — 27 June 2025 at 15:30
EuropeActive FitTech Member Meeting

A dedicated session for FitTech members, but accessible to other PC members. The role of this meeting is to align on joint initiatives, explore innovation trends, strengthen collaboration within the community. 

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Kai Troll

Afternoon & Evening Departures