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Corporate wellness is evolving from a nice-to-have to a strategic investment in workforce health, equity, and retention. We’ll unpack how fitness and wellness brands are aligning with HR goals, navigating procurement, and building scalable programs for remote and hybrid teams. Walk away with a framework to win corporate deals, prove ROI, and activate partnerships that drive sustained revenue and brand visibility.

Revenue Diversification
Longevity
Member Experience
Consumer Behaviour
Women's Health
Growth and Strategy Studio

Author:

Bill Bourque

Chief Operating Officer
EXOS

Bill Bourque

Chief Operating Officer
EXOS

Author:

Andrew Matthews

Health + Performance Service Delivery Lead
Google

Andrew Matthews

Health + Performance Service Delivery Lead
Google

Author:

Doug Leonard

Vice President of Partnerships & Strategic Initiatives
SoulCycle

Doug Leonard

Vice President of Partnerships & Strategic Initiatives
SoulCycle

Author:

Dr. William Ajayi

Global Head of Wellbeing
Netflix

Dr. William Ajayi

Global Head of Wellbeing
Netflix

Insurers are emerging as powerful distribution partners fueling engagement through fitness incentives, reimbursement programs, and digital health integrations. We’ll explore how leading operators are tapping into this ecosystem to attract new members, boost retention, and streamline backend operations. Walk away with a blueprint for building scalable, low-friction partnerships that turn insurance into a growth engine.

Revenue Diversification
Preventative Health
Growth and Strategy Studio

GLP-1 medications are reshaping why people walk through your doors, and what they expect when they do. We’ll explore how gyms, studios and clubs are responding with medical partnerships, habit coaching, adaptive programming that complements pharmacological weight loss and more. Walk away with actionable strategies to stay relevant, retain members, and create new revenue streams in this fast-evolving health landscape.

Revenue Diversification
Science-Backed Trends
Preventative Health
Women's Health
Growth and Strategy Studio

Author:

Tracy J Sims

Executive Director of Corporate Affairs - Diabetes and Obesity Care
Eli Lilly

Tracy J Sims

Executive Director of Corporate Affairs - Diabetes and Obesity Care
Eli Lilly

Boutique fitness in 2026 is defined by precision: AI-personalized programming, integrated recovery, and new loyalty models that reward frequency, not just attendance. We’ll explore how leading concepts are shifting to performance-meets-wellness models, embedding diagnostics, and extending beyond the four walls through tech-enabled coaching and digital upsells. Walk away with the strategies to evolve your offering, deepen retention, and drive premium revenue in this next phase of boutique growth.

Scaling
Revenue Diversification
Data
AI
Digitalization
Science-Backed Trends
Longevity
Preventative Health
Consumer Behaviour
Member Experience
Women's Health
Growth and Strategy Studio

Author:

JJ Creegan

Chief Operating Officer
OrangeTheory Fitness

J.J. Creegan has been part of the Orangetheory team since 2020 and has been in the industry for +20 years. In his role as COO he oversees the strategy for the performance, support, & quality of all global studios.

Before joining Orangetheory, J.J. was a key member of the founding team and served as Chief Operating Officer at Youfit Health Clubs. In this role, he spearheaded operations, strategy, marketing, and culture, driving the brand’s rapid expansion from concept to over 120 owned and operated locations in under eight years. His leadership was instrumental in transforming Youfit into a prominent player in the fitness industry.

J.J. Is also a board member for the Health & Fitness association (formally IHRSA) advocating for our industry and representing OTF. His career in the industry began as a teenager stacking weights at an early Planet Fitness location. 

J.J. is a true power walker who always prefers to start on the floor. His favorite benchmark is absolutely the 200m row. He and his wife Megan are happy parents to eight-year-old twins Jolene & J.J. IV.

JJ Creegan

Chief Operating Officer
OrangeTheory Fitness

J.J. Creegan has been part of the Orangetheory team since 2020 and has been in the industry for +20 years. In his role as COO he oversees the strategy for the performance, support, & quality of all global studios.

Before joining Orangetheory, J.J. was a key member of the founding team and served as Chief Operating Officer at Youfit Health Clubs. In this role, he spearheaded operations, strategy, marketing, and culture, driving the brand’s rapid expansion from concept to over 120 owned and operated locations in under eight years. His leadership was instrumental in transforming Youfit into a prominent player in the fitness industry.

J.J. Is also a board member for the Health & Fitness association (formally IHRSA) advocating for our industry and representing OTF. His career in the industry began as a teenager stacking weights at an early Planet Fitness location. 

J.J. is a true power walker who always prefers to start on the floor. His favorite benchmark is absolutely the 200m row. He and his wife Megan are happy parents to eight-year-old twins Jolene & J.J. IV.

Author:

John Meloun

Chief Financial Officer
Xponential

John Meloun

Chief Financial Officer
Xponential

HVLP is doubling down on efficiency, scale, and most importantly, experience. We’ll break down how leaders are leveraging automation, lean staffing, dynamic pricing, and high-value digital and wellness add-ons to grow market share, deepen unit economics and build loyalty. Walk away with clarity on where to invest, what to streamline, and how to unlock even greater profitability in this rapidly scaling segment.

Scaling
Revenue Diversification
Data
AI
Digitalization
Science-Backed Trends
Longevity
Preventative Health
Consumer Behaviour
Member Experience
Women's Health
Growth and Strategy Studio

Luxury fitness is entering a new phase defined by biometric optimization, AI-curated longevity programs, and ultra-personalized, high-touch ecosystems that extend far beyond the gym floor. We'll unpack how forward-thinking brands are building premium revenue streams through medical-grade recovery, hormone and metabolic diagnostics, and exclusive community tiers that drive lifetime value. Walk away with key intel on how to prioritize high-margin innovation, future-proof your offering, and outpace competitors in the next evolution of luxury fitness. 

Scaling
AI
Digitalization
Revenue Diversification
Data
Science-Backed Trends
Longevity
Preventative Health
Consumer Behaviour
Member Experience
Women's Health
Growth and Strategy Studio

Author:

John Penny

Managing Director
Third Space

John Penny

Managing Director
Third Space