Join us at Elevate 2024
When: Wednesday 12th June 10am-5pm
Where: VIP Networking Lounge
At this year’s show we are sponsoring the Networking Lounge in the centre of the exhibition. A number of our team will be in attendance where you can join us in our VIP area for a coffee and catch up, or take a walk around the exhibition together and see what’s happening in the industry. With a large number of partners attending the show this is a great opportunity to introduce you to some of the people we work with. No booking required, simply contact one of the team to arrange a time.
When: Wednesday 12th June 12.40pm-1.40pm
Where: Debate Theatre
Content: Sarah Watts, CEO at Alliance Leisure, is joining colleagues from the industry, including David Minton (Leisure DB), Will Flint (Energym), Andy Reed (Sports Think Tank), Glen Thurgood (Huumans) and Kate Corfield (Ministry of Sound), to discuss how improving the health of the nation will take a collective effort >>> FIND OUT MORE
When: Wednesday 12th June 7pm-late
Where: Iberica Canary Wharf
Join us for a drink or three as we host a relaxed social event in Canary Wharf. This is ticket-only but please get in touch with one of the team if you would like to join us.
When: Thursday 13th June 12pm-12.40pm
Where: Debate Theatre
Content: Our Commercial Director, James Foley, is chairing this panel discussing the drive to net zero in the fitness sector. James is joined by Keith Ashton from Space & Place, and Duncan Anderson, CEO at South Downs Leisure. The group will look at what sustainability really means, who should be driving it, and whether, as an industry, we are paying more than lip-service to measures to reduce our impact on the climate >>> FIND OUT MORE
When: Thursday 13th June 11.55am-12.35pm
Where: Generate Theatre
Content: Join Paul Woodford, our Strategic Engagement Director, for a forward-thinking exploration into the future of gym design, as he dissects the evolving needs and expectations of customers in 2024 and beyond. Paul is joined by industry experts Alan Davidson, Head of Sales at Jigsaw Fitness, Chris Scragg, Director of Operating Model at Nuffield Health, and Nichola McLachan, Health and Fitness Development Manager at North Lanarkshire Council >>>FIND OUT MORE
When: Thursday 13th June 10am-5pm
Where: VIP Networking Lounge
And the show continues into its second day as we once again take our VIP seats in the networking lounge. You are welcome to join us for a free drink and meet some of the team that will be in attendance.
Join us at Elevate
When: Tuesday 13th June 4.30pm-7pm
Where: Queen Mother Sports Centre, Victoria, London, SW1V 1EL
Partners: Future Studios
As featured in the press recently Future Studios is giving you the chance to come and take a look at the latest in studio innovation, introducing immersive 360o projection-mapped environments. Future Studios provides operators the chance to bring your walls to life with amazing animated worlds from abstract landscapes to futuristic cities. Transform your studios instantly from a themed birthday party room into a relaxing calm yoga retreat.
Drinks and light refreshments will be available throughout the event so come and join us for a drink and nibbles, and see the latest in studio innovation!
When: Wednesday 14th June 10am-5pm
Where: Elevate, ExCel London
At this year’s show we are sponsoring the Networking Lounge in the centre of the exhibition. A number of our team will be in attendance where you can join us in our VIP area for a coffee and catch up, or take a walk around the exhibition together and see what’s happening in the industry. With a large number of partners attending the show this is a great opportunity to introduce you to some of the people we work with. No booking required, simply contact one of the team to arrange a time.
When: Wednesday 14th June 2.30pm
Where: Elevate, ExCel London, Thought Leaders Conference
Partners: CIMSPA, Sport England, ukactive, Strategic Leisure
Against a backdrop of challenges facing Public Sector Leisure, how can the sector and all within, champion and drive forward the agenda for transformation? Our expert panel will discuss the opportunities for continued investment in public sector facilities, looking back on what was happening before the pandemic, how operators have delivered construction projects during the last 2 years, and what is in store for the future.
When: Wednesday 14th June 1.50pm
Where: Elevate, ExCel London, The Business of Physical Activity Theatre
Partners: Innerva, Serco, Saheli Hub, Wave Leisure
It’s time to re-think. Health & Fitness as we know it is not working… or at least not for the vast majority of the population, with 85% not darkening the doors of our facilities. We’ve got to stop, pause and reflect and start to really think how we can adapt what we are used to doing, moving out of our comfort zone (the 15%) and really focus on making a difference where it matters most.
We’re joining a panel of experts to discuss how we change our thinking and open our doors to the 85%. Time to survive or thrive?
When: Wednesday 14th June 7pm-late
Where: Pergola on the Wharf, Crossrail Place, Canary Wharf
Join us for a drink or three as we host a relaxed social event in Canary Wharf. No ticket required but please get in touch with one of the team if you plan on joining us.
When: Thursday 15th June 10am-5pm
Where: Elevate, ExCel London
And the show continues into its second day as we once again take our VIP seats in the networking lounge. You are welcome to join us for a free drink and meet some of the team that will be in attendance.
Discussion Topics from Tomorrow’s Workout
Discussion Topics from Tomorrow’s Workout
The Bolton Whites Hotel was host to Tomorrow’s Workout trade fitness event on the 14th September 2021 and was attended by a range of suppliers, private operators, councils, leisure trusts and personal trainers.
Alliance Leisure and TA6 sent along a few of the team to listen to the speaker programme as well as meet with suppliers who were exhibiting at the conference. Here’s a brief summary of the discussion points throughout the day.
The morning session kicked of with a simple question, what’s the word on the street?
Sarah Watts, founder and CEO of Alliance Leisure spoke about value, decarbonisation and localism, particularly in relation to the public sector.
The challenges of pivoting a franchise model to selling a club within a club was explained by Jamie Cartwright, owner of Hatton Boxing and co-founder of BOX12. Jamie also explained the difficulties in scaling a business that is reliant on its rockstars.
Kate Landers from Creative Fitness Marketing explained about organic reach and suggested attendees check out Facebook Blueprint for training opportunities.
Mike Hind MBE, talked passionately about building a community within his club and how word-of-mouth advertising is more powerful than paid-for campaigns.
In the afternoon discussions focussed on the consumer. Ian Mullane, founder and CEO of the AI-powered sales and retention platform Keepme kicked off by talking about the importance of health and wellness to the consumer and using wearables to personalise an experience.
Andy King, chair of GMactive and CEO of Link4Life, explained how customers had missed the connection and sense of community during lockdown. He also referenced talk of the sector achieving a 20% penetration rate by 2030.
Lynn Wilson from Volaire Leisure explained to the group about projects in St Helens that had focussed on mental health, particularly in younger customers as part of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF).