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Interview
Susan Dyson, Hiitgirl
Health Club Management 2018 issue 5
Industry veteran Susan Dyson talks about creating Hiitgirl, a concept for women who hate gyms...
Interview
David Cooper, co-founder of Gymbox
Health Club Management 2018 issue 5
David Cooper, co-founder of Gymbox, talks about growing a boredom-busting business, with a strong focus on group exercise.
Ask an expert
Should we prescribe exercise for depression?
Health Club Management 2018 issue 5
The average age of onset for depression is now 14. Can exercise turn the tide? We ask four industry experts...
Interview
John Treharne, CEO of The Gym Group
Health Club Management 2018 issue 5
John Treharne, the CEO of the UK’s only listed fitness business, talks about how The Gym Group is producing record results
People profile
John Steele, Loughborough University
Health Club Management 2018 issue 5
'Loughborough's new Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel will have altitude bedrooms designed to improve performance by up to 5 per cent' – John Steele, Loughborough University
People profile
Bryce Hastings, Les Mills
Health Club Management 2018 issue 5
Bryce Hastings, head of research at Les Mills, explains his latest research into calorie burn
People profile
Maria Sharapova
Health Club Management 2018 issue 5
Maria Sharapova on her partnership with architect Dan Meis – 'We want to create partnerships with hotels, resorts and country clubs to design inspirational fitness spaces'
Ask an expert
How can we best use music in group fitness?
Health Club Management 2018 issue 4
Music is central to the group exercise experience, but what's its true impact? We talk to a variety of experts to determine how to utilise music for the best results.
Interview
GO fit
Health Club Management 2018 issue 4
Iberian fitness operator GO Fit is developing a low-cost, personalised gym offering based on the latest exercise science. We chat to the team...
Interview
Martin Seibold, Fitness First Germany
Health Club Management 2018 issue 4
Martin Seibold, CEO of Fitness First Germany, discusses his three-stage plan to buy up the competition and prepare the business for sale.
People profile
Darryl Preston, Core Nation Fitness
Health Club Management 2018 issue 4
Darryl Preston has created a group fitness offering in his local rowing club, providing extra revenue for the club and a great workout with views of the Thames for clients...
People profile
Dr James Steele, ukactive
Health Club Management 2018 issue 4
ukactive has appointed Dr James Steele as its research lead. We learn more about Steele and the experience he brings to the role...
People profile
Julian Hitch, Leon
Health Club Management 2018 issue 4
Julian Hitch is a martial arts teacher and Director of Wellbeing at health fast food chain Leon. We talk to him about Leon's first employee wellbeing centre... @leonrestaurants
Interview
Katy Bowman, biomechanist
Health Club Management 2018 issue 3
'Like trees, our bodies adapt to the environment. Currently, they're adapting to an indoors, seated environment where we look at something two feet away' – biomechanist Katy Bowman on how gyms can help people move more in modern life
Talking point
Keeping virtual classes appealing
Health Club Management 2018 issue 3
Virtual classes – are they worth the ongoing investment? And how can we keep them fresh and attractive to members? We ask the experts...
Interview
Jaime Lissavetzky, Espana Activa Foundation
Health Club Management 2018 issue 3
Jaime Lissavetsky, president of España Activa Foundation, explains how the not-for-profit is addressing Spain’s inactivity problem...
Ask an expert
Is it time for gyms to change PT employment practices?
Health Club Management 2018 issue 3
Is it time to rethink your PT employment contract? We ask the experts how these can be made fairer...
Interview
Paul Lorimer-Wing, easyGym
Health Club Management 2018 issue 3
Low-cost operator easyGym is ready for global expansion. CEO Paul Lorimer-Wing says it will do this by franchising...
People profile
Stuart Green – corrective exercise specialist
Health Club Management 2018 issue 3
'Most of us breathe incorrectly – performance would be improved across the board just by changing to diaphragmatic breathing' – Corrective exercise specialist Stuart Green explains...
People profile
Ariana Alexander-Sefre
Health Club Management 2018 issue 3
'We create immersive experiences that transcend the mind and body' – the founder of Sweat and Sound on why a complete sensory experience is beneficial...
People profile
Hannah Behrendt – Behavioural Insights Team
Health Club Management 2018 issue 3
Want to know the behavioural science ideas that can help people follow through on their goals – Hannah Behrendt from the Behavioural Insights Team reveals...
Ask an expert
Are independent operators changing the face of the mid-market sector?
Health Club Management 2018 issue 2
Are independent operators changing the face of the mid-market sector? We ask the experts...
Interview
Barbara den Bak, High Studios
Health Club Management 2018 issue 2
'We'll be launching an international franchise programme in mid-2018' – co-founder of High Studios – a boutique chain in the Netherlands – Barbara den Bak says she's aiming for 50 locations worldwide...
Talking point
How can we attract more men to group exercise?
Health Club Management 2018 issue 2
Group exercise is still dominated by women, but the benefits are just as relevant to men. We look at how clubs can attract more men to join their classes...
Interview
Steen Albrechtslund, Fitness World
Health Club Management 2018 issue 2
Danish chain Fitness World counts 12 per cent of Danes as members. CEO Steen Albrechtslund tells how he's used lessons from his retail background to achieve success...
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Technogym – Destination fitness

SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Epassi – Going corporate

Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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BLK BOX – Reshaping strength

Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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Power Plate – Closing the gender gap

David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
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Sponsored

Progress that counts

EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Promotion

Power Plate

Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Sponsored

Pulse Fitness & Balance Health

Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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Research

State of being

Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... filming in gyms

For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
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Interview

Muir Gray

If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
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Strength

Show of force

Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Life Lessons

Rasmus Ingerslev

As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
Latest News
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An ambitious women’s only strength and lifting studio concept is set to launch in Dallas this ...
Latest News
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Finnish outdoor fitness equipment specialist, Omnigym, has partnered with charity, Emmaüs Solidarité, to launch an ...
Latest News
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Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club ...
Latest News
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Europe’s largest low-cost operator, Basic-Fit, has agreed to acquire 41 Wellyou clubs in Germany for ...
Latest News
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Longevity is the most important motivator for today’s exercisers and social connection is key, according ...
Latest News
|
Until has opened its fourth club at Canary Wharf, in the iconic YY London building. ...
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Ben Allen has been appointed managing director at Common Bond. Having set the company up ...
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Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has ...
Current vacancies
Operations Manager - Brentwood School Enterprises Brentwood School Sports Centre
£32,000 - £34,000pa + pension + benefits
Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom
Read the latest issue
Connect with Health Club Management
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Opinion
promotion
Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
“Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.”
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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Company profiles
Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and fitness ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Gantner
Gantner
Gantner optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs. Using touchless RFID/NFC credentials (member cards, ...
more company profiles
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Future-proofing
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Physical Company: As an industry leader, we provide a fantastic variety of fitness and gym equipment for commercial gyms; workout spaces and fitness studios as well as mind-body studios and equipment for therapists. Physical Company
Esthetica Spa and Salon Furniture: Combining design innovation with aesthetic, Esthetica is a reputed manufacturer of spa furniture in India. Our products are crafted by the finest hands and meet international quality standards. Esthetica Spa and Salon Furniture
Cariitti : TAIVE sauna product line provides complete solutions for sauna interiors. Cariitti
More catalogues
Featured press releases
Panatta press release: On Air Fitness chooses Panatta and its Made in Italy fitness equipment
Panatta: On Air Fitness chooses Panatta and its Made in Italy fitness equipment
French fitness chain On Air Fitness, with 113 clubs across France and internationally (Spain, Morocco and Portugal) and more than 430,000 members, has chosen to introduce Panatta equipment — a 12-machine circuit from the premium Free Weight Special line —
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active announces plans for National Fitness Day 2026
ukactive: UK Active announces plans for National Fitness Day 2026
UK Active has announced the details of National Fitness Day 2026, with the flagship campaign set to take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
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Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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Property & Tenders
Padel Tennis Lease Opportunity
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
W3Fit North America
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Interbad
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
HCM Summit 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
FSB Cologne
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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people

Interview
Susan Dyson, Hiitgirl
Health Club Management 2018 issue 5
Industry veteran Susan Dyson talks about creating Hiitgirl, a concept for women who hate gyms...
Interview
David Cooper, co-founder of Gymbox
Health Club Management 2018 issue 5
David Cooper, co-founder of Gymbox, talks about growing a boredom-busting business, with a strong focus on group exercise.
Ask an expert
Should we prescribe exercise for depression?
Health Club Management 2018 issue 5
The average age of onset for depression is now 14. Can exercise turn the tide? We ask four industry experts...
Interview
John Treharne, CEO of The Gym Group
Health Club Management 2018 issue 5
John Treharne, the CEO of the UK’s only listed fitness business, talks about how The Gym Group is producing record results
People profile
John Steele, Loughborough University
Health Club Management 2018 issue 5
'Loughborough's new Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel will have altitude bedrooms designed to improve performance by up to 5 per cent' – John Steele, Loughborough University
People profile
Bryce Hastings, Les Mills
Health Club Management 2018 issue 5
Bryce Hastings, head of research at Les Mills, explains his latest research into calorie burn
People profile
Maria Sharapova
Health Club Management 2018 issue 5
Maria Sharapova on her partnership with architect Dan Meis – 'We want to create partnerships with hotels, resorts and country clubs to design inspirational fitness spaces'
Ask an expert
How can we best use music in group fitness?
Health Club Management 2018 issue 4
Music is central to the group exercise experience, but what's its true impact? We talk to a variety of experts to determine how to utilise music for the best results.
Interview
GO fit
Health Club Management 2018 issue 4
Iberian fitness operator GO Fit is developing a low-cost, personalised gym offering based on the latest exercise science. We chat to the team...
Interview
Martin Seibold, Fitness First Germany
Health Club Management 2018 issue 4
Martin Seibold, CEO of Fitness First Germany, discusses his three-stage plan to buy up the competition and prepare the business for sale.
People profile
Darryl Preston, Core Nation Fitness
Health Club Management 2018 issue 4
Darryl Preston has created a group fitness offering in his local rowing club, providing extra revenue for the club and a great workout with views of the Thames for clients...
People profile
Dr James Steele, ukactive
Health Club Management 2018 issue 4
ukactive has appointed Dr James Steele as its research lead. We learn more about Steele and the experience he brings to the role...
People profile
Julian Hitch, Leon
Health Club Management 2018 issue 4
Julian Hitch is a martial arts teacher and Director of Wellbeing at health fast food chain Leon. We talk to him about Leon's first employee wellbeing centre... @leonrestaurants
Interview
Katy Bowman, biomechanist
Health Club Management 2018 issue 3
'Like trees, our bodies adapt to the environment. Currently, they're adapting to an indoors, seated environment where we look at something two feet away' – biomechanist Katy Bowman on how gyms can help people move more in modern life
Talking point
Keeping virtual classes appealing
Health Club Management 2018 issue 3
Virtual classes – are they worth the ongoing investment? And how can we keep them fresh and attractive to members? We ask the experts...
Interview
Jaime Lissavetzky, Espana Activa Foundation
Health Club Management 2018 issue 3
Jaime Lissavetsky, president of España Activa Foundation, explains how the not-for-profit is addressing Spain’s inactivity problem...
Ask an expert
Is it time for gyms to change PT employment practices?
Health Club Management 2018 issue 3
Is it time to rethink your PT employment contract? We ask the experts how these can be made fairer...
Interview
Paul Lorimer-Wing, easyGym
Health Club Management 2018 issue 3
Low-cost operator easyGym is ready for global expansion. CEO Paul Lorimer-Wing says it will do this by franchising...
People profile
Stuart Green – corrective exercise specialist
Health Club Management 2018 issue 3
'Most of us breathe incorrectly – performance would be improved across the board just by changing to diaphragmatic breathing' – Corrective exercise specialist Stuart Green explains...
People profile
Ariana Alexander-Sefre
Health Club Management 2018 issue 3
'We create immersive experiences that transcend the mind and body' – the founder of Sweat and Sound on why a complete sensory experience is beneficial...
People profile
Hannah Behrendt – Behavioural Insights Team
Health Club Management 2018 issue 3
Want to know the behavioural science ideas that can help people follow through on their goals – Hannah Behrendt from the Behavioural Insights Team reveals...
Ask an expert
Are independent operators changing the face of the mid-market sector?
Health Club Management 2018 issue 2
Are independent operators changing the face of the mid-market sector? We ask the experts...
Interview
Barbara den Bak, High Studios
Health Club Management 2018 issue 2
'We'll be launching an international franchise programme in mid-2018' – co-founder of High Studios – a boutique chain in the Netherlands – Barbara den Bak says she's aiming for 50 locations worldwide...
Talking point
How can we attract more men to group exercise?
Health Club Management 2018 issue 2
Group exercise is still dominated by women, but the benefits are just as relevant to men. We look at how clubs can attract more men to join their classes...
Interview
Steen Albrechtslund, Fitness World
Health Club Management 2018 issue 2
Danish chain Fitness World counts 12 per cent of Danes as members. CEO Steen Albrechtslund tells how he's used lessons from his retail background to achieve success...
451 - 475 of 742
First Previous Next Last
Latest News
|
An ambitious women’s only strength and lifting studio concept is set to launch in Dallas this ...
Latest News
|
Finnish outdoor fitness equipment specialist, Omnigym, has partnered with charity, Emmaüs Solidarité, to launch an ...
Latest News
|
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club ...
Latest News
|
Europe’s largest low-cost operator, Basic-Fit, has agreed to acquire 41 Wellyou clubs in Germany for ...
Latest News
|
Longevity is the most important motivator for today’s exercisers and social connection is key, according ...
Latest News
|
Until has opened its fourth club at Canary Wharf, in the iconic YY London building. ...
Latest News
|
Ben Allen has been appointed managing director at Common Bond. Having set the company up ...
Latest News
|
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has ...
Latest News
|
People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be ...
Latest News
|
Low-cost gym operator, PureGym, is trialling recovery zones at two of its UK sites, democratising ...
Latest News
|
In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional ...
Current vacancies
Operations Manager - Brentwood School Enterprises Brentwood School Sports Centre
£32,000 - £34,000pa + pension + benefits
Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom
Read the latest issue
Connect with Health Club Management
Connect with Health Club Management
Read the digital edition Download as PDF View contents Print subscription Free digital edition
Opinion
promotion
Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
“Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.”
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
More featured supplier news
Company profiles
Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and fitness ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Gantner
Gantner
Gantner optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs. Using touchless RFID/NFC credentials (member cards, ...
more company profiles
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Future-proofing
more showcases
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Physical Company: As an industry leader, we provide a fantastic variety of fitness and gym equipment for commercial gyms; workout spaces and fitness studios as well as mind-body studios and equipment for therapists. Physical Company
Esthetica Spa and Salon Furniture: Combining design innovation with aesthetic, Esthetica is a reputed manufacturer of spa furniture in India. Our products are crafted by the finest hands and meet international quality standards. Esthetica Spa and Salon Furniture
Cariitti : TAIVE sauna product line provides complete solutions for sauna interiors. Cariitti
More catalogues
Featured press releases
Panatta press release: On Air Fitness chooses Panatta and its Made in Italy fitness equipment
Panatta: On Air Fitness chooses Panatta and its Made in Italy fitness equipment
French fitness chain On Air Fitness, with 113 clubs across France and internationally (Spain, Morocco and Portugal) and more than 430,000 members, has chosen to introduce Panatta equipment — a 12-machine circuit from the premium Free Weight Special line —
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active announces plans for National Fitness Day 2026
ukactive: UK Active announces plans for National Fitness Day 2026
UK Active has announced the details of National Fitness Day 2026, with the flagship campaign set to take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
More
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
full directory
Property & Tenders
Padel Tennis Lease Opportunity
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Greenwood Family Theme Park for sale
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
More properties & tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
W3Fit North America
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Interbad
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
HCM Summit 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
FSB Cologne
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
More diary dates
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