2023 APAC FESTIVAL – RESOURCES

IMPORTANT INFO FOR SPEAKERS, SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

We are truly thankful for your support of our 2023 Asia-Pacific Health, Fitness, Wellness & Sports Festival. Below you’ll find all event-related information; venue details, festival timings, guest tickets, exhibition booths and floorplan, venue delivery information and forms, speakers and sponsor banners, and other material to promote your involvement at the event. 

FIRSTLY, LET’S SAVE THE DATE!

EVENT DATES, VENUE & LOCATION

The event will be held over 21-23 November 2023 at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, located at 61 101 Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. (Click here for map). Below are the timings of the event for you.

TIPS TO ENSURE YOU A GREAT FESTIVAL

  1. View the final agenda online to pick the sessions you wish to attend
  2. Book your discounted accommodation at Sofitel Wentworth Sydney before rooms are sold out – email H3665-RE10@sofitel.com now.
  3. Check if you need visa to enter into Australia and apply for it in advance.
  4. View the attendee list online to see what other companies you will meet there
  5. Bring business cards so you can exchange them with other attendees
  6. Post this banner on LinkedIn, Instagram and/or your preferred social media channel to let other attendees know they can also find you there. Connect now!
  7. If you can no longer join us as a VIP attendee, for any part of the event, including dinner, please email day@thefitsummit.com and esther@thefitsummit.com and let us know.

FESTIVAL TIMINGS

MON 20 NOVEMBER

7.00PM onwards: Exhibition Build Up – We will have a schedule with the exact bump in time sent out closer to the event date. Please email ashley@thefitsummit.com and let her know what items you will be bringing in

TUES 21 NOVEMBER

6.30AM – 7.30AM: Botanic Gardens Networking Walk, Stretch and Meditation Session
8.00AM – 9.00AM: Delegate Registration
9.00AM – 5.00PM: Leadership Summit and Innovation & Investment Summit
5.00PM – 7.00PM: Icebreaker Networking Reception 
7.00PM – 10.00PM: Industry Celebration Dinner 

WEDNESDAY 22 NOVEMBER

6.30AM – 7.30AM: Botanic Gardens Networking Walk, Stretch and Meditation Session
8.00AM – 9.00AM: Delegate Registration
9.00AM – 5.00PM: Leadership Summit and Innovation & Investment Summit
5.00PM – 6.00PM: Closing Networking Hour
5.30PM: Exhibition Tear Down

THURSDAY 23 NOVEMBER

7.00AM – 9.00AM: Morning Workout at Bondi Beach Powered by KAAIAA
10.00AM – 11.30AM: Series of Networking Site Visits Around the Best Clubs in Sydney’s CBD including Fitness First Bond Street, Lockeroom and EMF Health Club Circular Quay
12.30PM – 2.00PM: An Extended Networking Site Visit to One Playground

*** VERY IMPORTANT - NEXT STEPS, COLLATERALS & TIMELINES ***

Please diarise and action these points in the coming weeks and where relevant email day@thefitsummit.com with the below information (if you haven’t done so) by the 31 September:

  1. High-resolution picture and bio of your designated speaker(s)
  2. 60-sec promo video (mp4 file)
  3. Details (name, email, job title and phone number) of your designated colleague and client guests
  4. A list of companies you would like to see at the festival. We will invite them and ensure they are present at the event.
  5. If any of your guests have any dietary requirements, please let me know in due time.
  6. Book your speakers and delegates accommodation at the Sofitel Wentworth  – please contact their in-house reservations team directly on H3665-RE10@sofitel.com– WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO BOOK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND IN ADVANCE OF THE DEADLINE BEFORE ROOMS SELL-OUT.
  7. For Exhibitors only – Please download the exhibitor manual and contact our contractor, craig@expoevolution.com.au for more details or enquiries on customised designed.
  8. Please ensure you (and your company) post your speaker and/or sponsor/exhibitor banners (below) on your business/social media channels so your network knows you’re involved and they can find you there.

Speaker Information

ALL CONFIRMED SPEAKERS ARE AUTOMATICALLY REGISTERED AS VIP GUESTS AND CAN ACCESS THE FULL FESTIVAL

In the coming weeks, we will connect you to your fellow speakers. If you have any AV requirement, please let us know. If you are using slides/power point presentation, please send it to us 1 week before the event.

DISCOUNTED HOTEL ACCOMMODATION FOR OVERSEAS ATTENDEES

We encourage all visiting and international delegates to stay at the Sofitel Wentworth Sydney, an incredible property in the heart of Sydney’s CBD and minutes away from major transport links, Hyde Park and the Sydney Opera House. We have secured discounted accommodation for you at the Sofitel Wentworth Sydney where the Summit will be held. We encourage overseas guests and delegates to stay at the hotel to maximise your experience during the Festival and its associated networking functions.

To secure our special FIT Summit APAC Fest Rate, please contact Sofitel Wentworth in house reservations team on H3665-RE10@sofitel.com.

For other enquires about the venue please contact Eunice at the Sofitel on Eunice.FULVIA@sofitel.com

YOUR TICKETS AND ATTENDEES

Each our partners is allocated a specific number of VIP Tickets. Once you know who’s attending the event, please email your guest list including names, job titles, email addresses, phone numbers and company names (if not from your team) of each person to day@thefitsummit.com. Please note that we cannot process the registration without the details above.

 

Tickets allocation: If you cannot remember the exact number of tickets you are allocated, please contact day@thefitsummit.com to find out.

60-SEC PROMO VIDEO – NEEDED BY 30 AUGUST

We will be looping around a montage of sponsor videos on a large LED wall and across various screens at the event to increase the visual and immersive experience. If you want your video to be included please start planning with your relevant colleagues and get ready to send this mp4 file to day@thefitsummit.com. Your video should be no longer than 60 secs in length, 16:9 ratio and in MP4 format.

ATTENDEE LIST AND DESIRED ATTENDEES

We will share with you in October a list of attending companies, so you know who to expect. All sponsor attendees and guest places need to be confirmed by 30th August so we can compile an accurate list by mid October.

If there are specific companies you want to meet at the event, please let us know who these are, and we will ensure they are in the room with you! Email any desired attendee lists to day@thefitsummit.com

Dress Code

21 – 22 Nov (Morning Walk & Stretch): Comfortable clothes and athleisure is recommended.

21 – 22 Nov (Leadership Summit and Innovation & Investment Summit): Business casual, casual or athleisure. Your comfort is key. However, given the air-con exposure all day we would suggest no (tiny) shorts, open shoes or flips flops.

21 Nov (Industry Celebration Dinner): The dinner dress code is anything from smart-casual up to formal – we give everyone the option of dressing up nicely, to whatever degree they want to.
 
23 Nov (Networking Site Visits & Workouts): Comfortable clothes and athleisure is recommended, especially if you are planning to workout.

2023 FLOORPLAN

Above is the floorplan for the venue so you can visualise the event and its set-up.

EXHIBITION BOOTHS BUILDING and tearing

For those with exhibition booths and who want specific fabrication, design or banner printing done, please download the fabrication pricing list here and contact our contractors, craig@expoevolution.com.au as soon as possible so they can assist you with your exhibition/set up requirements.

If you have your own preferred contractor, please connect them with ashley@thefitsummit.com and she will follow up with the necessary set up instructions.

EXHIBITON BUILD UP & TEAR DOWN TIMINGS:

  • Exhibition Build-up: Monday 20th Nov, 7pm onwards (We will have a schedule with the exact bump in time sent out closer to the event date. Please email ashley@thefitsummit.com and let her know what items they are bringing in)
  • Exhibition Tear-Down – Wed, 22nd November, 5.30pm

EQUIPMENT / MATERIAL DELIVERIES & collection:

Deliveries to the venue will only be accepted 48 hours before the event start date and must be collected within 48 hours after the conclusion of the event. Please download, review and fill in the below documents:

  1. Delivery Label – Please download/fill in and paste the label below on your boxes to be delivered to the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.
  2. Delivery Collection – Download and use the collection label below to collect your boxes after the event is finished.
  3. Exhibitor Information Pack – Please download the hotel exhibitor manual for information on delivery, parking, storage and more.

LIGHTER DELIVERIES BY YOUR STAFF (I.E. BANNERS, GOODIE BAG GIVEAWAYS)

If you are carrying the goods by hand, please come into the RCCC through the Raffles City Mall and come up to the Fairmont Ballroom on Level 4. If you require transporting the goods by a trolley please use the Loading Bay entrance and instructions as Security Personnel do not allow access into the main mall with a trolley. Use the loading/unloading dock and use the service lifts as entry point for your trolley.

CONNECT WITH OTHER ATTENDEES - TELL THEM YOU'RE ATTENDING TOO!

We have created images for you to shoutout your attendance and connect with other attendees from now. Below are different banner sizes for your website, newsletter, blogs or social media posts.
For a specific size, please contact day@thefitsummit.com. Please link these banners to https://thefitsummit.com/events/apac

Here is a suggested text you can use for your post. Feel free to tag our team members and @FIT Summit on LinkedIn or @thefitsummit on Instagram. Our hashtag is #thefitsummit.

" I'm looking forward to FIT Summit's APAC Health, Fitness, wellness & Sports Festival over 21-23 November in Sydney, Australia! Let's connect if you will be there too! I can't wait to hear from their incredible line-up of experts and meet APAC's most influential industry leaders. You can check the agenda and speaker list here: https://thefitsummit.com/events/apac” 

SPEAKER BANNERS:

We have designed banners for our speakers to promote their involvement at the event. If you need a specific image size, please email day@thefitsummit.com and we will get it done for you. Do you need a blurb for your post? Feel free to use this one below! You can tag our team members and @FIT Summit on LinkedIn or @thefitsummit on Instagram. Our hashtag is #thefitsummit.

“I am thrilled to be speaking at the APAC Health, Fitness, Wellness & Sports Festival over 21 - 23 November 2023 in Sydney, Australia. If you want to learn from and connect with APAC's most influential leaders, REGISTER to join me there! - https://thefitsummit.com/events/apac” 

SPONSOR BANNERS:

Below are images for each our sponsors and partners to shoutout their involvement at the event. If you need a specific image size, please let us know at day@thefitsummit.com and we will get it done for you.  Below there’s also a suggested text you can use for your posts on social/business media. Feel free to tag our team members and @FIT Summit on LinkedIn or @thefitsummit on Instagram. Our hashtag is #thefitsummit.

“We are a proud sponsor of the APAC Health, Fitness, Wellness & Sports Festival over 21 - 23 November 2023 in Sydney, Australia. If you want to learn from and connect with APAC's most influential leaders, REGISTER to join us there! - https://thefitsummit.com/events/apac” 

HEALTH, SAFETY & COVID RELATED FAQs

Singapore is a highly vaccinated country. 95 per cent of Singapore’s eligible population have completed their full vaccination regimen under the national vaccination programme. About 70 per cent of the total population have received their vaccine booster shots. There is Omicrom in the community, like every country, but the numbers are manageable and the Singapore Government is committed to no more restrictions/lockdowns.

I AM FULLY VACCINATED: All countries can travel freely into Singapore. Singapore has fully reopened travel. There are NO pre-departure tests needed. There are NO on-arrival tests. There is NO quarantine. We are FREE, you are FREE to travel and enjoy Singapore.

I AM NOT VACCINATED: You can still travel to Singapore but you must quarantine for one week in a hotel. We are advising unvaccinated persons not to travel to Singapore, as the restrictions here for unvaccinated people are very strict with limits on your freedom of movement. We would love you to be here, we love everyone regardless of their vaccination status, but it would not be a good trip for you.

If you are fully vaccinated; there are NO pre-departure tests needed. There are NO on-arrival tests. There is NO quarantine. We are FREE, you are FREE to travel and enjoy Singapore. You arrive at the airport and you are FREE to do whatever you like, just like pre-covid travelling. This ensures you do not need to worry about being positive on arrival. If you do feel unwell during your stay you should test yourself and seek medical attention if you require it. We have moved into an era again of self accountability.

All attendees must be (i) fully vaccinated at least 15 days prior to attending the event, or they must (ii) show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no longer than 24 hours prior to the event or they must (iii) show proof of recent recovery from COVID-19 infection to access the event.

To ensure you the safest and healthiest environment possible we undertake the following: (1) hand sanitisers are located throughout the venue, (2) high-touch areas are regularly sanitised throughout the day and (3) masks are encouraged. We adhere to all Singapore national standards.

For international attendees, you will be asked by the Singapore Government to download an app called ‘TraceTogether’ but as off 1 May it will only be used to enter nightclubs. We expect by 1 June, this app will be completely redundant and not used. To reiterate above, you are FREE in Singapore to move around very easily.

No there is not, they are not necessary, so we do not do these.

Inevitably this will happen to someone, maybe you. As the saying goes, ‘sh!t happens’. If you test positive and cannot attend, we would issue you a full credit note for any ticket(s) you purchased to use this credit towards any future FIT Summit event where we would welcome you gladly. You would also gain access to all the ondemand talks after the event.

No. The event is 100% on and will not be cancelled or postponed. The Singapore Government have committed to bringing back travel and events to Singapore on a large scale. Singapore already (from mid-Feb) has hosted large events including its 13,000 person Singapore Air Show. You can book your flights and your tickets with full confidence, the event is on!

GENERAL FAQs

Our business festival attendees are health, fitness and wellness business owners, managers and investors. Industry professionals, influencers and government bodies also join us. 2,500+ attendees. 1,000+ meetings. 500+ companies. 300 dinner guests. 300 VIP delegates. 75+ speakers. 50+ exhibitors. 50+ popups. 1 incredible week. By joining us you’ll meet new clients, prospects, partners and friends from across the world.

Do not expect your regular trade show or sit down conference. At the Festival you’ll experience an immersive multi-day thought leadership summit, an interactive experience exhibition, a showcase of start-up brands and a glittering awards dinner, with multiple networking events, product launches, activation events, site visits, wellness classes and workouts. It is a must attend event for all health, fitness, wellness, hospitality, spa, HR and sport executives.

There are three ways to be involved; (i) as a sponsor, (ii) as an exhibitor, or, (iii) as a delegate.

At a brand level, there are various levels and types of sponsorship to get your company optimally positioned and activated in front of a high-quality targeted audience. Speaking. Exhibiting. Branding. And for our partners, we run digital activations pre- and post-event, alongside physical activations onsite. If you wish to discuss the best way for your company to get involved at a brand level, reach out today to blair@thefitsummit.com and jolin@thefitsummit.com to arrange a call.

You and your team can also simply get tickets to attend as delegates, details in the next question.

A General Ticket will allow you access into a number of areas, talks and experiences across the 14-15 June. This ticket is fantastic value for money and especially good for managers and start-ups to meet an incredible number of contacts and connections, as well as enjoy much of what the Festival has to offer.

A VIP Ticket offers everything we have created to experience, including an exclusive Leadership Summit and Networking Reception on 13 June, alongside access to VIP Zones, Meeting Areas and On-Demand Content. This ticket is ideal for business leaders and executives who want to optimise every second of their trip for business development and engagement.

Yes, as mentioned above, if you are vaccinated and can travel to Singapore using one of the VTL countries mentioned above, you can easily enter Singapore and do so without quarantine.

Casual or athleisure. Your comfort is key. Given the air-con exposure all day we would suggest no shorts or open shoes.

PARTICIPATION FAQs

Speaking roles are normally wrapped up in sponsorship as we prefer to work to the highest degree possible with each company and partner – for branding, profiling, marketing, thought leadership and business development. Speaking opportunities could be in the form of a keynote address or panel session, done online (pre-recorded) or in-person.

We work with different brands, operators and non-operators to achieve their business goals; from the industry’s biggest operators and tech companies to start-up boutiques and solution providers.

We are a world leading platform with a network of global business leaders and stakeholders. As an established, new or growing brand, there are great opportunities for you to leverage on to achieve your business goals whether that is lead generation, company profiling, thought leadership promotion or market engagement. A dedicated account manager will work alongside you pre-, during and post-event to ensure maximum value and exposure.

While all companies are welcome to exhibit, we prefer to exhibit companies and solutions providers that are developing new and engaging solutions. Numerous booth sizes, locations and options are available, check the various sponsorship levels and identify which suits you most. Click here for more information: https://thefitsummit.com/2022-world-summit-sponsorship

Now. Many partners have already confirmed the opportunities they want, from speakers, to exhibition spaces to awards sponsors and dinner tables. We recommend that you contact us as soon as possible before all opportunities are gone.

Each year we recognise leading companies and executives from across health, fitness, wellness and hospitality. The dinner includes the awards ceremony itself, special guest entertainment, fantastic food and drink. We present 10 Awards in 2022. Each award is given based on their achievements and successes in the past 12 months (in the Asia Pacific Region). The Awards Dinner is only for sponsors and VIP Ticket holders and will take place on the night of 14 June.

You can (i) sponsor an award, (ii) secure a VIP dinner table, or (iii) simply attend as a dinner guest. It’s an unmissable night so book your ticket(s) today before they sell out. For more information on sponsoring an award and/or becoming an awards judge please contact ross@thefitsummit.com

We seek to champion and highlight any brand, we encourage you to share any data, key metrics, successes from your brand or another you admire. Applications will be received at the end of Q1 2022, we will let our network know when applications are open. For details about the various award categories and previous winners see: https://thefitsummit.com/events/awards

This is not a hybrid event. We are recording talks and presentations from the event and making them available ondemand post-event but there is no simultaneous virtual event.

Activities start on 13 June for speakers, sponsors and VIP delegates, while activities for general delegates start on 14 June. However, we will arrange site visits and workouts across the week for all attendees so we would encourage you to be in Singapore for 3-4 days, we promise it will be worth the trip.

We encourage you to consider buying/securing VIP tickets to attend so that you can access all areas, as well as the Leadership Summit and VIP Reception on 13 June. That said, whether you are a VIP delegate or General delegate we encourage you to be at the event for as long as possible – there is so much to do, so many people and companies to engage. We will create a group online to engage and connect before the event, ensure you connect there to say hi, set meetings, rendezvous points and attend the site visits and workouts to connect with even more people.

We have secured discounted room rates at the Fairmont hotel – which adjoins the event venue and only a few minutes’ walk from all activities. We strongly recommend that you stay at this venue whilst in Singapore for your stay. You can book your accommodation directly through the links on this webpage.

OTHER FAQS

  • Speaker & Awards Enquiries – Ross
  • Sponsorship & Exhibition Enquiries – Jolin
  • Sponsorship & Exhibition Enquiries – Blair
  • Delegate Registration -Enquiries – Atiqah
  • Media & Marketing Enquiries – Day

POINTS OF CONTACT

General Enquiries
Ross Campbell
Founder and CEO
+65 8268 9834
Sponsorship Enquiries
Jolin Ma
COO
+65 9170 7665
Sponsorship Enquiries
Blair Campbell
CCO
+62 82145273519
Media, PR & Marketing
Daylin Limonte
CMO
+65 8132 7534
Exhibition Enquiries
Atiqah Idham
Partner Development Manager
+65 9237 0424
Exhibition Enquiries
Kymberly Puah
Partner Development Manager
+65 9172 9528
Social Media & Marketing
Esther Leong
Content & Community Manager
+65 9721 1120
Operation Enquiries
Ashley Low Li Tong
Operations Manager
+65 9225 7394
Tickets Enquiries
Saraniya (Sara) Dhurga
Head of Event Relations & Sales
+65 9380 3864
Tickets Enquiries
Niranjani (Nina) Nadarajan
Event Ticket Sales & Relationship Manager
+65 9299 2085
Tickets Enquiries
Zulaiha (Zu) Zainal
Event Ticket Sales & Relationship Manager
+65 8666 1843