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Elevate 2026 - Debate Theatre agenda released
20 Apr 2026
Elevate, ExCel London / Elevate
As we mark a decade since our first event in 2016, the 2026 edition of Elevate is both a celebration and a look at what the next ten years will hold for our sector.
17-18 June | Excel London
A lot has changed in a decade. Standards are higher, collaboration is stronger, and the link between physical activity and healthcare is more embedded than ever before. This June, we return to Excel London to recognize that progress and tackle the challenges still ahead.
New for 2026: A different approach to the stage
To bring even more depth to our sessions, each of our four curated theatres will now be led by an industry specialist host. These hosts will introduce panels, pose the tough questions, and ensure you get the practical takeaways you need.
To bring even more depth to our sessions, each of our four curated theatres will now be led by an industry specialist host. These hosts will introduce panels, pose the tough questions, and ensure you get the practical takeaways you need.
At the heart of the event remains the exhibition floor—the largest of its kind in the UK. This year, we are launching a 10-Year Exhibitor Trail to recognise the partners who have stood with us since the very beginning.
Reflecting on our legacy
We are introducing Legacy Sessions—a reappraisal of the big topics we first tackled in 2016. Some of these sessions will feature original speakers from ten years ago, offering a unique chance to see how the evidence has evolved and where we go from here.
We are also proud to welcome back some of our most popular speakers, including:
- Sarah Watts, CEO, Alliance Leisure
- Tara Dillon, CEO, CIMSPA
- David Stalker, chair, ukactive
- Davina Deniszczyc, medical director, Nuffield Health
- Katherine Knight, director, Intelligent Health
Join us in one of the four Theatre's at Elevate 2026 as we bring together the voices shaping the future of physical activity, fitness and sport. View the Programme here
Spotlight on Innovation:
REP Fitness: Experience their world-class strength equipment firsthand at their brand-new UK showroom before meeting the team at the show.
REP Fitness: Experience their world-class strength equipment firsthand at their brand-new UK showroom before meeting the team at the show.
WellnessSpace Brands: Discover self-guided recovery solutions like the RedZone Sauna and PolarWave Dry Plunge—designed to add premium wellness to your facility without adding operational staff.
Good Boost: Designed to support people living with multiple long-term health conditions, Good Boost has evolved to become less prescriptive around diagnosis and more responsive to how participants feel day to day, recognising that symptoms and wellbeing fluctuate.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Since 2022, we have taken practical steps to reduce our footprint—from reducing carpet usage and using recyclable signage to prioritising digital solutions like our event app. Through our partnership with Bigwave Media and their Printing Trees initiative, we have also funded the planting of over 10,000 trees to help offset the environmental impact of the show.
Since 2022, we have taken practical steps to reduce our footprint—from reducing carpet usage and using recyclable signage to prioritising digital solutions like our event app. Through our partnership with Bigwave Media and their Printing Trees initiative, we have also funded the planting of over 10,000 trees to help offset the environmental impact of the show.
Testimonials
“We’re proud to have been part of Elevate for 10 years. It’s always a great chance to meet new and existing customers, deliver meaningful workshops, and showcase our services. It’s the key moment each year to connect with the whole sector and network with leading suppliers and providers.” Jo Talbot, commercial director, RLSS UK
“We’re excited to be coming back to Elevate on stand D25 as they have given us great leads in the past. Tradeshows are an essential part of Gantner's marketing plan, helping us to expand our horizons in the B2B world – you can’t beat face to face connections.” Jennifer Bliss, Gantner, UK Marketing
More press releases and updates from Elevate:
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers
confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more
than 10% ahead of last year.
With just weeks to go until doors open on the 10th anniversary edition of Elevate,
organisers have announced what will be the event’s biggest-ever drinks reception, bringing
the industry together to celebrate a decade of Elevate at the Waterfront Street K
Elevate is turning up the energy this June as Mr Motivator takes to the stage, leading a
dynamic movement break designed to re-energise attendees between education sessions and keep
the industry moving, literally.
The physical activity sector is at a crossroads. From the rise of obesity medications to the
urgent need for a more human-centred wellbeing narrative, the world we operate in has
changed.
With Elevate 2026 fast approaching, leisure and physical activity professionals are being
encouraged to secure their free place at this year’s landmark 10th anniversary edition
event.
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took place in London last week. Key takeaways were the need for data and communication.
HCM NEWS: The countdown is on for Elevate 2025!
With just weeks to go, Elevate is gearing up to be the largest and most impactful edition of
the UK’s leading trade show.
Leading industry conference, Elevate will return to ExCeL London from 18-19 June 2025 as
the UK’s leading trade event for physical activity, fitness and sports therapy.
HCM NEWS: Registration opens for Elevate 2025 – be part of the UK's leading fitness and sports trade show
Elevate, the UK’s largest trade show dedicated to fitness, sport and physical activity, is
back for 2025 – and registration is now open!
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), the Swimming Teachers Association (STA), and
Swim England have teamed up to sponsor an aquatic theatre at Elevate 2024.
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game
Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
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Elevate
Tel: 01737 855000
Email: [email protected]
Web:
eleveatearena.com
Address:
Quartz House,
20 Clarendon Rd,
Redhill,
Surrey,
RH1 1QX,
UK
Lucy Findlay, event director
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Key personnel
Lucy Findlay, event director
Key customers
The exhibition floor welcomes Equipment Suppliers, Functional Fitness, Technology and Software, Pool and Spa, Facilities, Sports Nutrition and Therapy & Rehabilitation. Elevate attracts professionals from a range of gyms, health clubs, leisure centres, universities, schools, sports clubs, personal trainers and group exercise professionals and the sports therapy market.
Testimonial
"You have to be at Elevate. This is the number one event on the fitness calendar."
– Iain Murray, Power Plate UK, sales director
– Iain Murray, Power Plate UK, sales director
Testimonial
"Elevate is undoubtedly the event of choice in the UK that manages to combine wider aspects of activity and therapy rather than just fitness... With suppliers, education and operators under one roof you know you will always get something from the few days out."
– Chris Scragg, director of wellbeing, Nuffield Health.
– Chris Scragg, director of wellbeing, Nuffield Health.
Testimonial
"It's so important to see what's on the market now, try out products and catch up with people in the industry. Elevate is great for that - I keep coming back."
– Trevor Payne, director, Athletic Performance & Therapy
– Trevor Payne, director, Athletic Performance & Therapy
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