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Provocative Insights

Gain ideas and insights from a diverse group of visionary speakers both from within and outside of the fitness industry when you register for the conference program. 

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SPEAKER LINEUP Announcement OCT 25

The HFA Show will be packed with insights from fresh voices and industry veterans. We'll be announcing the full speaker lineup soon. Follow along to stay in the know! 

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2026 Keynote Speaker

Jesse Itzler

A successful serial entrepreneur,  Jesse Itzler sold Maquis Jet to Warren Buffet in 2010, was part of the sale of Zico Coconut Water to Coca-Cola in 2013, and sold his endurance hiking company 29029 Everesting to iFit in 2022. He has a passion for endurance challenges including the Ultraman. A former rapper, he became the manager of hip hop group Run-DMC, and he wrote the anthem for the New York Knicks NBA basketball team. He teaches his principles and best practices through his online course and coaching program. He is an author of two books: Living With a Seal and Living With Monks. His current venture is All Day Running Co.

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Speakers

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Alex Albert

VP of Supply Chain & Procurement, Xponential Fitness

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Chris Appiah

Founder & CEO, The Sales Arms

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Mario Arce

President & COO, Mountainside Fitness

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Dr. Lou Atkinson

Chief Science Officer, The Collective

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Matt Baczyk

Head of Industry (Health), Meta

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Pamela Brown

EVP, Head of People & Culture, Crunch Fitness

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Amber Burke

COO, Burn Boot Camp

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Lindsey Canty

Fitness Director, Republic Fitness

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Luke Carlson

CEO, Discover Strength

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Bruce Carter

CEO & Founder, ODSI

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Florian Cartoux

Director EMEA, Health & Fitness Association

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Tracy Chadwell

Managing Founder, 1843 Capital

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Liz Clark

President and CEO, Health & Fitness Association

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Lindsay Cook

Co-founder and CEO, FitOnHealth

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Dr. Christina Economos

Professor and Dean, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University

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Nt Etuk

Founder & CEO, FitGrid

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Kathleen Ferguson

CEO & Founder, Coach360

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Kissa Fernandez

Creative Strategist, Meta

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Carisa Findley

SVP Franchise Support, Unleashed Brands

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Jeramy Fishel

President & CEO, Instinctive Insights

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Mark Fisher

Co-founder, Business For Unicorns

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Cameron Garber

DPT - Owner, Body Smart

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Ann Gilbert

Owner, Fit-Her Health & Fitness for Women

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Mike Goscinski

Chief of Staff, Health & Fitness Association

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Hal Hargrave

President and CEO, The Perfect Step

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Mark Harrington, Jr.

President, Healthworks Fitness

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Adrian Heffernan

VP Customer Experience, Les Mills

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Adam Hemmer

Managing Director, TSG Consumer

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Jeremy Hirsch

Managing Director, Houlihan Lokey

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Marisa Hoff

Partner, The Empower Group

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Connie Holen

Owner, Pixality Design

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Brian Holmes

Founder & CEO, AI Front Desk

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Dr. Karlie Intlekofer

Global Research Scientist, Matrix

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Dr. Roohi Jeelani

Chief Growth Officer, Kindbody

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Dr. Courtney Kloske

Director of Scientific Engagement, Alzheimer’s Association

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Pamela Kufahl

Senior Director Communications, Health & Fitness Association

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James LaValle

Chief Science Officer, MIORA Longevity & Performance

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Kendra Lee

Director of Social Media, Urban Adventures Companies, Inc

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Jenny Liebl

Senior Content Developer, ISSA

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Joan Liew

Founder & Director, Fitness Factory Singapore

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Amber Martinez

COO, JEM Wellness Brands

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Daniel Mazini

EVP, Partnerships and New Business, Wellhub

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Sherri McMillan

Owner, NW Personal Training

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Dr. Jonathan Mike

Sports Performance Coach, DrJMike Scientific Strength

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Dr. Chris Moore

CEO, Nordic Laboratories

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Jack Nagle

Principal, Princeton Equity Group

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Dr. Darian Parker

Owner, Parker Personal Training and Epic Leisure Management

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Andy Peat

Chief Brand & Product Officer, Lift Brands

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Vasu Pinnamaneni

Managing Director, Evercore

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Dianna Risley

Owner, Snap Fitness Hood River

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Jeff Sanders

CMO, Energy Fitness

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Jim Schmaltz

Editor in Chief, Health & Fitness Business

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Dr. Betul Sekendiz

Chairperson, Health & Fitness Industry Standards Council

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Anton Severin

VP Research, Health & Fitness Association

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Chris Stevenson

Founder, The Empower Group

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Dr. Nicole Stout

Senior Director for Survivorship & Wellness, American Cancer Society

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Troy Taylor

VP Performance Innovation, Tonal

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Eddie Tock

CEO, REX Roundtables For Leaders

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David Van Daff

VP Industry Development & Public Affairs, NASM

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Matthew Westmoreland

GM, Corpus Christi Athletic Club

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Jeff Zwiefel

Executive Director, MIORA Longevity & Performance

Transformative Perspectives

Inspirational Speakers

Watch for our incredible lineup of 2026 speakers. In the interim, check out some of the outstanding individuals who spoke at The HFA Show 2025. 

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Amber Burke

COO,
Burn Boot Camp

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Michaela Brown

General Manager
VIDA Fitness & Aura Spa

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Hal Hargrave

President & CEO
The Perfect Step

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Thomas Drew

Founder & Co-CEO
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Dr. Amy Bantham

CEO & Founder
Move to Live More

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Jennifer Maanavi

CEO
Physique 57

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Jack Thomas

Co-founder
The Fit Guide

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Dr. Theresa Larson

Founder
RX Movement

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Emili Hernandez

CEO
Inner Flow

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Desiree Guilliard-Young

CEO & Founder
Femme Consulting Corp

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Amanda Patterson

CEO,
Rocket Fuel Labs

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Dr. Paul Bedford

Research Director
Retention Guru, Ltd

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Lise Kuecker

Founder & CEO
Studio Grow

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Dr. Darian Parker

Co-owner
Epic Leisure Management

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Anton Severin

VP Research
Health & Fitness Association

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Keynote Speaker 1

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Keynote Speaker 2

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Keynote Speaker 3

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Speakers



Innovators, Disruptors, Legends

Some of the brightest and most diverse minds from inside and outside the fitness industry will guide you on a journey of discovery when you register for the largest fitness conference program available in 2026. Learn the innovative approaches based on data and real-world experience that have made these speakers successful—and can help you take your business to the next level.

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