Speaker

Dr. Hussain Al-Zubaidi

Lifestyle GP, Royal College of General Practitioners

Dr. Hussain Al-Zubaidi is a general practitioner with an extended role in lifestyle medicine. He has always endeavored to take a holistic view on healthcare and is the personalized care lead for the Leamington PCN delivering a number of population health interventions. He is the RCGP’s lifestyle and physical activity champion, heads the UK’s first PCN-based fitness club,  appears as a TV doctor on “This Morning” and “Good Morning, Britain,” works for parkrun as its Health Partnerships lead, is a trustee at ThinkActive (regional active partnership), and sits on the advisory board for SWIM England. When not working, Al-Zubaidi is a keen triathlete, representing his country.  

26 EC Speakers Dr. Hussain Al-Zubaidi

Can't Miss Events!


Thursday, 2 October

4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
The Power of Partnerships

Never underestimate the power of collaboration. This session explores the transformative impact of strategic partnerships for brand building. Attendees will learn how to leverage collaborations in philanthropic efforts, forge PR relationships, and dive into ways to give back to the community—both on a small and large scale—while strategically partnering with like-minded businesses to elevate the brand and mission. Join us for an inspiring conversation on how partnerships can amplify your reach, foster community engagement, and drive positive change in the wellness industry.

Friday, 3 October

10:45 am - 11:15 am
The State of the Boutique Fitness Industry

With boutique fitness on track to be an $80 billion+ industry by 2030, it's time we dove deep into what's driving our growth and what obstacles stand to hinder that success. Join Alina Cooper and Heather Garrick of Studio Grow as they break down industry insights from the modalities that are shining, the metrics that are struggling, the team and staffing needs we must address and marketing strategies that are working today. They will share data from over 4,300 studios in 43 countries alongside their analysis of major studies and reports.

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