Your Hosts and Masters of ceremonies of the day:
DENISE SCHINDLER, former Paralympian Gold Medallist, TV host and moderator and DAVID STALKER, President of EuropeActive
EuropeActive's European Health & Fitness Market Report will be presented by Deloitte.
Executive Leadership on development and growth according to the conference theme ,Growing the Health and Fitness Sector together'.
Inspiring panel discussion and visionary talks on the trends and future growth of the industry.
Speakers will be announced shortly.
Content based on the 2025 EHFF theme ,Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together'
Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Tom Leverton, the newly appointed CEO of Purpose Brands (Anytime Fitness, Orangetheory Fitness, Waxing the City, Basecamp Fitness/SUMHIIT Fitness, The Bar Method, Stronger U Nutrition, Healthy Contributions and Provision Security), created in 2024 by the merger of Self Esteem Brands and Orangetheory Fitness. With six months in the role and a fresh perspective on the health and fitness industry, Tom will share his early experiences, key takeaways, and observations on the sector’s strengths and challenges as he steers the next chapter growth for the world’s largest platform of fitness and wellness franchise brands.
In this engaging 20-minute conversation, we’ll explore what has stood out to him so far, the opportunities he sees for growth and innovation, and how Purpose Brands’s portfolio, including Anytime Fitness and Orangetheory Fitness, aims to contribute to shaping the industry’s future.
Don't miss this chance to gain insights from a leader navigating his first months in a dynamic and evolving sector.
Presentation and discussion with Experts.
Speakers will be announced shortly.
Inspiring session. Sharing of best practices by experts and industry leaders.
Speakers will be announced shortly.
Boutique fitness is reshaping the industry, challenging traditional gym chains with its personalized, community-driven, and experience-focused approach. But what’s next for this rapidly evolving sector, and how can studios stay ahead in an increasingly competitive landscape?
This panel brings together leading entrepreneurs, fitness tech innovators, and industry disruptors to explore the trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping boutique fitness today. From fresh training concepts and cutting-edge technology to new business models and holistic wellness integration, the discussion will provide a 360-degree view of boutique fitness’s future and its growing influence on the wider industry.
Key takeaways from this session:
✔ How boutique fitness is redefining member experience and engagement
✔ Strategies for thriving in an increasingly competitive market
✔ Emerging trends and innovations driving the next phase of boutique fitness
Join us for a dynamic discussion on where boutique fitness is headed and what it means for the future of the industry.
How this era of digitisation, AI, awareness of body and mind, is boosting our healthspan.
Inspiring and motivating with international keynote speaker Lucien Engelen, CEO TransformHealth, Author, Faculty Member NextMed Health USA, Chair World Conference and former Editor in Chief ICT&Health, Global Ambassador Nursing Innoviation.
By special invitation and registration.
EuropeActive presents the FITcert scheme + information on EREPS (our register for industry professionals)
https://www.fitcert.eu | https://www.ereps.eu
What is FITcert?
The European fitness club certification scheme is based on the new European standards EN17229. In this scheme fitness clubs can be assessed against the criteria of the standards to show that they conform to good practice for their operations and management. The scheme has been developed so that clubs can independently demonstrate that they have high customer service standards, and provide a safe and appropriate environment for its users.
What is EREPS?
The European Register of Exercise Professionals (EREPS) is recognised worldwide as a mark of professionalism and quality. European Register of Exercise Professionals (EREPS) is recognised worldwide as a mark of professionalism and quality.
Gathering of the EuropeActive President's Council.
This gathering is exclusively for members of the President's Council and by inivite only.
If you wish to receive more information about the President's Council membership, please contact EuropeActive's CEO, Kai Troll at kai.troll@europeactive.eu
The EuropeActive / FIBO dinner is part of and included in your registration.
If you don't attend EHFF but wish to purchase group tickets for the dinner, please contact emilia.happel@europeactive.eu
Location: Rheinterrassen / Tanzbrunnen, Rheinparkweg 1, 50679 Köln (right next to the EHFF event venue and Messe)
https://koelncongress.de/locations/tanzbrunnen-koeln/