Morning Session
08:45 - 09:50: Registration
Registration opens at 8:45 AM, allowing early arrivals to enjoy coffee, tea, a light breakfast, and engage in a power networking session before the program commences.
10:00 - 10:30: EHFF Welcome
The EHFF Emcees extend a warm welcome to the audience, and then David Stalker delivers a brief and inspirational presentation on behalf of EuropeActive.
10:35 - 11:30: "Keep Up With The Market" Presentation and Q&A
The day kicks off with Herman and Karsten presenting the 2024 European Fitness Market Report, and this is followed by an interactive Q&A session guided by our moderator.
11:30 - 11:45: "Presentation of 2024 EHFF Book"
Presentation of the EHFF Book on "Future proofing your business through strategic management", presented by Nerio Alessandri, Kelby Jongen, Herman Rutgers
11:45 - 12:10: EuropeActive Awards
Awarding the winners of the Rainer Schaller Entrepreneurship Award and the Active Citizenship Award.
Lunch
12:10 - 13:20: Networking Lunch
We're thrilled to introduce our new networking lunch with a twist – a walking lunch experience! Enjoy a healthy buffet setup conveniently arranged on two floors in a "grab and go" style. This way, you can savour your meal without missing a beat in your conversations or networking opportunities.
Afternoon Session
13:30 - 14:10: "AI: Friend or Foe?" with Q&A session
Unveiling the power and responsibility of health data in fitness, Ian Mullane navigates its ethical use and real-world impact.
14:10 - 14:30: "Accelerating Progress: Advancing Through the DataHub Dashboard" with Q&A session
Uncover the power of data-driven progress with our keynote on the transformative DataHub Dashboard with Utku Toprakseven. Prepare to be inspired by the future of data utilization.14:30 - 15:15: "Leading with Vision; the strategic in-tray of a new CEO" Keynote
What’s on the to-do list of one of the sector’s leading CEOs? Discover insights from Mario Barbosa as GO fit embark on a powerful €100m+ investment programme into a new European market.
15:15 - 15:35: Caffeinate and Connect
Now that we've sparked your intellectual curiosity, it's time to invigorate your body and engage in discussions with your peers and colleagues about the fresh insights we've uncovered.
15:40 - 16:40: "Driving Growth Through Sustainable Impact" &"Digitisation and AI: Helping The Fitness Industry Advance"
In this comprehensive keynote, Eric Falardeau addresses two key areas: the transformational impact of digitisation and AI in the fitness sector and the role of ESG principles in business growth, offering insights into consumer trends and sustainable success stories.
16:40 - 17:35: "Fitness vs Wellbeing: Our role in disease prevention and longevity" Keynote
Oliver Patrick delves into preventive fitness, exploring technology's role in enhancing healthcare and corporate wellness partnerships.
17:35 - 17:50: Closing Statements
This power-packed day will wrap with a joint closing statement from our EuropeActivePresident David Stalker and CEO Andreas Paulsen.
Evening
19:30 Onwards: Networking Dinner
The EHFF networking dinner is the most exclusive, effective and fun way to supercharge your network in the European Fitness Sector.