WELCOME TO EMEA HEALTH, FITNESS, WELLNESS & SPORTS FESTIVAL & AWARDS

مرحبًا بكم في مهرجان وجوائز الصحة واللياقة البدنية والعافية والرياضة في أوروبا والشرق الأوسط وأفريقيا

20 - 22 Feb 2024
Fairmont Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
WE’RE SET FOR AN INCREDIBLE EVENT – THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

نحن جاهزون لحدث مذهل - شكرًا لك على دعمك

20 - 22 Feb 2024
Fairmont Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
MEET. CONNECT. SHARE. GROW.

يلتقي. يتصل. يشارك. ينمو.

20 - 22 Feb 2024
Fairmont Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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We are proud to confirm you as a VIP Delegate to EMEA’s most influential event for the health, fitness, wellness, sports and hospitality/spa industries, the EMEA Health, Fitness, Wellness & Sports Festival over 20 – 22 February 2024, at the Fairmont Riyadh, located at Business Gate Qurtubah Area, Riyadh 11552, Saudi Arabia. (Click here for map). We have a fantastic event planned for you. Below is some initial general information for your secretary and schedulers, as well as yourself. Please read directly, action accordingly and save for your records.

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INVITE A COLLEAGUE

EARLY CONFIRMED SPEAKERS INCLUDE

Adam Paker
Partner
Portas
Adnan Abdullah Al-Khalaf
CEO
Leejam Sports
Ahmed Senna
CEO
Gold's Gym Egypt
Azzan Al-barram
CEO
Horizon Fitness
Basim Ibrahim
Investment Attraction & Development Manager (Sports)
Ministry of Investment (Saudi Arabia)
David Stalker
CEO (EMEA), Myzone & President
EuropeActive
Derick Chatterpaul
Entrepreneur, Investor and Advisor
CRYO
Donal McElwee
Partner & Head of Middle East & Africa
Portas
Dr. Jobst Müller-Trimbusch
Co-CEO
RSG Group
Dr. Maliha Hashmi
Former Co-Head, Health, Wellbeing and Biotech
NEOM
Emlyn Brown
Global Senior Vice President, Well-Being
Accor
Folusho Ogunwale
Founder & CEO
IFitness
Francine Davis
Chief Strategy Officer
PureGym
Gary Blowers
Founder & CEO
LVL Wellbeing
George Flooks
Former CEO
Fitness First Middle East & North Africa
Glen Stollery
CEO
Les Mills Middle East, India & Africa
Haya Sawan
Industry Advisor, Influencer and Founder
SheFit
Hussein Madi
Founder & CEO
Apex Management
Ingo Ronald Schweder
Founder & CEO
GOCO Hospitality
Jamie Waring
Managing Director, Development Strategy Innovation
Soneva
Jonathan Fisher
Executive Chairman, TRIB3 and Group CEO
Holmes Place Brands
Juraj Kocar
Founder & CEO
Somavedic Technologies & Attune Health
Karen Abdelsattar
General Manager
SPIRA
Khalid bin Abdullah AlBaker
CEO
Quality of Life Program (QOL)
Lindsay Madden-Nadeau
Senior Director, Wellness Strategy and Development
Red Sea Global
Marjolijn Meijer
Vice-Chairman
Urban Gym Group
Michael Ramsey
Co-Founder & Director
STRONG Pilates
Niamh O’Connell
Group Vice President, Wellbeing
Jumeirah Group
Nuno Costa
Co-Founder
CRANK
Pieterjan Nuitten
Managing Director
JIMS
Radhouane Chaabouni
CEO
California Gym
Richard Jenkins
Chief Medical Officer and Senior Advisor, Middle East
PwC
Robert Louw
Chief Growth Officer
Wexer
Ross Campbell
Founder and CEO
FIT Summit & Active Franchising
Safaa Almajthoub
Executive Vice President, Digital Health Center
Ministry of Health (Saudi Arabia)
Sandie Johannessen
Group Head, Spa & Wellness (APAC)
Minor International
Sara Codner
Area Director, Spa & Wellness, Middle East
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Shadan Alsagri
Deputy COO
Leejam Sports Company
Shaima Saleh Al-Husseini
CEO
Saudi Sports For All Federation
Sheikh Makarem Batterjee
Founder & CEO
Shababco Enterprises
Susan Turner
CEO, Middle East
PureGym
Tevia Feng
Founder
White Tiger Qigong
Wael El Merhabi
CEO
Sport Clubs Company
Yuki Kiyono
Global Head, Health & Wellness Development
AMAN
Yves Preissler
Founder
YP Business Consulting
Zoe Wall
Global Director, Wellness
Kerzner International

WHO YOU'LL MEET

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 Fairmont Riyadh before rooms are sold out.
  3. Get your visa to enter into Saudi Arabia ahead in advance.
  4. View the attendee list online to see what other companies you will meet there (it will be published from January onwards so please check back then)
  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 find you there. Connect with them 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

TUES 20 FEBRUARY

9.00AM – 2.00PM: A Series of Club Tours and Social Visits Around Riyadh
5.00PM – 6.00PM: Welcome Networking Reception

WEDNESDAY 21 FEBRUARY

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: Awards Ceremony

THURSDAY 22 FEBRUARY

8.00AM – 9.00AM: Delegate Registration
9.00AM – 5.00PM: Leadership Summit and Innovation & Investment Summit

DISCOUNTED HOTEL ACCOMMODATION FOR OVERSEAS ATTENDEES

Fairmont Riyadh is luxurious five-star hotel where Fairmont renowned brand embraces the local culture of Saudi Arabia. Our luxury hotel located in the Business Gate Complex with direct access to more than 60 corporates. Fairmont Riyadh is the nearest luxury hotel from King Khaled international airport (Riyadh Airport).

Most activities in the Festival (its conference, dinner, networking and exhibition) will be held here. Use the below link to book your discounted hotel accommodation at the event venue for this exciting week.

Click here to book your discounted accommodation at Fairmont Riyadh

For direct accommodation enquiries please contact Yousef Al Hajlah at: Yousef.AlHajlah@fairmont.com

SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES

Our community would not exist and would not grow without the amazing support of our sponsors and exhibitors. If you want to have a larger presence at the Summit and play a more meaningful role in helping build our community, we encourage you to become a sponsor/exhibitor if you are not already. For more details you can visit https://thefitsummit.com/emea-fest-sponsorship/ or contact Blair, Jolin, Atiqah or Kym and they can explore all opportunities with you. We would gratefully appreciate any referrals you might be able to give about people we should be in touch with.

ADDITIONAL DELEGATE TICKETS

If you would like to purchase more tickets for colleagues and/or clients, you can register them directly here https://thefitsummit.com/events/emea/#Register or by contacting Sara at sara@thefitsummit.com

Dress Code

20 Feb (Networking Site Visits & Workouts): Comfortable clothes and athleisure is recommended, especially if you are planning to workout.

20 – 22 Feb (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 Feb (Awards Ceremony): 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.

YOUR VISA TO ENTER SAUDI ARABIA

*** To visit Saudi Arabia, you must buy an online eVisa ***

The eVisa is a one-year, multiple entry visa, allowing tourists to spend up to 90 days in the country. The tourist visa allows you to take part in tourism-related activities such as, (business) events and leisure. All eligible countries are highlighted here: https://visa.visitsaudi.com. If your country is not in the list, you must contact your nearest Saudi Arabia Embassy for more details.

Please click on this link now to buy your eVisa: https://www.visitsaudi.com/en/travel-regulations

N.B. PLEASE APPLY FOR YOUR VISA AT LEAST TWO WEEKS BEFORE OUR FESTIVAL

2022 ASIA-PACIFIC HEALTH, FITNESS & WELLNESS INDUSTRY REPORT

An incredible collection of 2022 APAC trends, insights, perspectives, news stories and statistics. This year’s report is free for download to all industry professionals. You can download your copy here.

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

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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