THE COUNTDOWN IS ON:
Innovation and Shared Expertise Driving Fitness Forward
The fitness industry is changing rapidly. Emerging technologies, evolving consumer expectations, workforce challenges, and new wellness opportunities are reshaping how businesses operate, grow, and compete. The Business Innovation & Leadership Summit, part of the canfitpro Global Conference & Tradeshow 2026, is designed to help Canadian fitness business owners, operators, and leaders stay ahead of the curve.
Over two dynamic days, attendees will gain actionable strategies, innovative ideas, technology insights, and valuable connections with industry-leading entrepreneurs, operators, and experts from around the world. Explore the trends driving the future of fitness, wellness, and longevity, including artificial intelligence, revenue diversification, leadership, strategic partnerships, personal branding, member experience, and business innovation.
More than a conference, this Summit is a strategic investment in your organization's future. Leave with practical tools, fresh perspectives, and proven solutions you can implement immediately to strengthen your business, accelerate growth, and lead with confidence in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
Top 5 Benefits of Attending the
Business Innovation & Leadership Summit:
1. Future-focused business insight: Gain a clearer understanding of the trends, technologies, and market shifts reshaping fitness, wellness, and business leadership so you can make smarter strategic decisions.
2. Practical ideas you can apply immediately: Walk away with actionable strategies in areas such as AI, operations, leadership, revenue growth, brand positioning, and customer or member experience.
3. New opportunities for growth and innovation: Explore emerging business models, wellness expansion opportunities, technology partnerships, and new revenue streams that can help future-proof your business.
4. Exclusive VIP access and elevated experiences: Enjoy added-value experiences including VIP seating at the Friday Opening Keynote Address and Saturday Opening General Session, Friday evening Delegate Welcome Reception & canfitpro Awards and, the Supplier’s VIP Breakfast on Friday morning and canfitpro’s Friday Afterparty (RSVP required for both).
5. Stronger leadership for a changing marketplace: Build the confidence, perspective, and clarity needed to lead through disruption, adapt to change, and position your business for long-term success.
Business, Innovation & Leadership
*Limited seats available
Non-Business
MEMBER PASS
- VIP Delegate Promo Bag
- Suppliers VIP Breakfast – RSVP required
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VIP Seating at the
Opening Ceremonies & Keynote Address -
Full Access to
Summit Schedule – 2 Days -
Full Access to
Conference Schedule - 2 Days -
Full Access to
Trade Show & Expo – 2 Days -
Full Access to
Trade Show Main Stage – 2 Days - Delegate Welcome Reception & Awards Ceremony
- VIP After-Party – RSVP required
-
VIP Seating at the
Saturday General Session - 8 CECs Eligibility
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BUSINESS
MEMBER PASS
- VIP Delegate Promo Bag
- Suppliers VIP Breakfast – RSVP required
-
VIP Seating at the
Opening Ceremonies & Keynote Address -
Full Access to
Summit Schedule – 2 Days -
Full Access to
Conference Schedule - 2 Days -
Full Access to
Trade Show & Expo – 2 Days -
Full Access to
Trade Show Main Stage – 2 Days - Delegate Welcome Reception & Awards Ceremony
- VIP After-Party – RSVP required
-
VIP Seating at the
Saturday General Session - 8 CECs Eligibility
Featured Speakers
Schedule at a Glance
Friday, August 14
Saturday, August 15
