ACSM, IDEA Announce Joint Health & Fitness Summit for 2024

The newly created event will combine the strengths of the IDEA Personal Trainer Institute and the ACSM Health & Fitness Summit

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and IDEA Health & Fitness Association, two foundational professional organizations in the fitness and wellness sector, have announced a collaborative event aimed at advancing education and professional development in the industry. 

The summit will target personal trainers, group fitness instructors, fitness facility owners and managers, clinical exercise specialists, and other health and fitness professionals. The event will give personal trainers the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Credits (CECs), network with like-minded peers, and learn from fitness industry experts in an interactive environment. 

Scheduled for February 22-25 in Chicago, the 2024 IDEA & ACSM Health & Fitness Summit will combine the strengths of both the IDEA Personal Trainer Institute and the ACSM Health & Fitness Summit. This merged event will replace the individual offerings traditionally hosted by each organization. 

“This collaboration between two of the world’s leading entities in continuing education will be a significant boost for fitness professionals and business owners,” said Amy Boone Thompson, CEO and owner of IDEA.

Kristin Belleson, CEO of the ACSM, believes that the combined event will elevate the conference experience.

“By integrating the IDEA and ACSM models, we anticipate delivering an enhanced conference,” Belleson commented.

Registration for the 2024 IDEA & ACSM Health & Fitness Summit opens on November 7, along with more information about the program and travel arrangements.