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Inaugural HCM Summit launches in London, uniting health, fitness and wellness leaders
By Megan Whitby 24 Oct 2024
The summit is being live-streamed globally, with all content available in a digital archive post-event Credit: HCM
The first-ever HCM Summit – hosted by HCM, Spa Business and Leisure Media – is now underway in London
Headline speakers include rugby legend and One Living founder Jonny Wilkinson, Virgin Active group CEO Dean Kowarski and Accor’s senior VP of wellbeing, strategy & development Emlyn Brown, among others
Delegates have access to an all-star line-up of keynote speakers, a trade show and a variety of networking opportunities
Hosted at the QEII Centre in Westminster, the summit is focused on shaping the future of fitness and wellness, while tackling key challenges and exploring new opportunities in the sectors
The first HCM Summit has officially kicked off today (24 October) in the heart of London, attracting nearly 300 decision makers, influencers and rising stars from the health, fitness and wellness sectors.

Hosted at The QEII Centre in Westminster, the event is dedicated to exploring the future of fitness and wellness, addressing critical sector challenges, and unveiling new opportunities in this rapidly evolving landscape.

The jam-packed schedule features an all-keynote speaker programme – chaired by international wellness and hospitality specialist Andrew Gibson, a trade show highlighting cutting-edge products and services and a variety of networking opportunities.

Here’s a look at today’s full agenda:

9:00Oliver Patrick, co-founder, Future Practice and, clinical director, Pillar Wellbeing

9:30 - 9:55 – Will Orr, CEO, The Gym Group

10:00 - 10:25PJ Nuitten, managing director, Jims Fitness

10:30 - 10:55Dean Kowarski, group CEO, Virgin Active

11:30 - 11:55Eric Falardeau and Dominikia Kampa, head of fitness and health, and associate partner, McKinsey

12:00 - 12:25 – Justin Musgrove, CEO, Fitness First UK

12:30 - 12:55 – Phillip Mills, founder, Les Mills International

2:00- 2:25Jonny Wilkinson, founder, One Living

2:30 - 2:55 – Baz Moffat, founder, The Well HQ

3:00 - 3:25 – Emlyn Brown, senior VP wellbeing, strategy & development, Accor

3:30 - 3:55Fahad Alhagbani, CEO, Armah Sports

4:30 - 4:55Belinda Steward, MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure

5:00 - 5:25 – Colin Wagget, CEO, Third Space

5:35 - 6:00 – Keith Burnett, adventurer and CEO, Alchemist

The event is being live streamed around the world – click here to join and hear directly from the speakers. All content will be available on-demand as a permanent archive following the event.

Liz Terry, HCM editor and CEO of Leisure Media, said: “Today marks a special milestone for our sector, providing an invaluable opportunity for professionals to come together, connect and drive business forward. HCM and Spa Business are committed to supporting innovation, wealth creation and impact, and we look forward to helping delegates, speakers and exhibitors make meaningful connections.”

Stay updated with live event coverage via HCM’s website and social media pages (LinkedIn and Twitter).

Tickets for the 2025 event will go live shortly in the coming weeks on the official event website.


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Inaugural HCM Summit launches in London, uniting health, fitness and wellness leaders
POSTED 24 Oct 2024 . BY Megan Whitby
The summit is being live-streamed globally, with all content available in a digital archive post-event Credit: HCM
Credit: Jack Emmerson
We're committed to supporting innovation, wealth creation and impact, and we look forward to helping all attendees make meaningful connections
– Liz Terry
The first-ever HCM Summit – hosted by HCM, Spa Business and Leisure Media – is now underway in London
Headline speakers include rugby legend and One Living founder Jonny Wilkinson, Virgin Active group CEO Dean Kowarski and Accor’s senior VP of wellbeing, strategy & development Emlyn Brown, among others
Delegates have access to an all-star line-up of keynote speakers, a trade show and a variety of networking opportunities
Hosted at the QEII Centre in Westminster, the summit is focused on shaping the future of fitness and wellness, while tackling key challenges and exploring new opportunities in the sectors
The first HCM Summit has officially kicked off today (24 October) in the heart of London, attracting nearly 300 decision makers, influencers and rising stars from the health, fitness and wellness sectors.

Hosted at The QEII Centre in Westminster, the event is dedicated to exploring the future of fitness and wellness, addressing critical sector challenges, and unveiling new opportunities in this rapidly evolving landscape.

The jam-packed schedule features an all-keynote speaker programme – chaired by international wellness and hospitality specialist Andrew Gibson, a trade show highlighting cutting-edge products and services and a variety of networking opportunities.

Here’s a look at today’s full agenda:

9:00Oliver Patrick, co-founder, Future Practice and, clinical director, Pillar Wellbeing

9:30 - 9:55 – Will Orr, CEO, The Gym Group

10:00 - 10:25PJ Nuitten, managing director, Jims Fitness

10:30 - 10:55Dean Kowarski, group CEO, Virgin Active

11:30 - 11:55Eric Falardeau and Dominikia Kampa, head of fitness and health, and associate partner, McKinsey

12:00 - 12:25 – Justin Musgrove, CEO, Fitness First UK

12:30 - 12:55 – Phillip Mills, founder, Les Mills International

2:00- 2:25Jonny Wilkinson, founder, One Living

2:30 - 2:55 – Baz Moffat, founder, The Well HQ

3:00 - 3:25 – Emlyn Brown, senior VP wellbeing, strategy & development, Accor

3:30 - 3:55Fahad Alhagbani, CEO, Armah Sports

4:30 - 4:55Belinda Steward, MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure

5:00 - 5:25 – Colin Wagget, CEO, Third Space

5:35 - 6:00 – Keith Burnett, adventurer and CEO, Alchemist

The event is being live streamed around the world – click here to join and hear directly from the speakers. All content will be available on-demand as a permanent archive following the event.

Liz Terry, HCM editor and CEO of Leisure Media, said: “Today marks a special milestone for our sector, providing an invaluable opportunity for professionals to come together, connect and drive business forward. HCM and Spa Business are committed to supporting innovation, wealth creation and impact, and we look forward to helping delegates, speakers and exhibitors make meaningful connections.”

Stay updated with live event coverage via HCM’s website and social media pages (LinkedIn and Twitter).

Tickets for the 2025 event will go live shortly in the coming weeks on the official event website.
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