Introducing DISRUPT 2023, The Future of Wellness & Fitness
Athletech’s inaugural video series features key conversations with founders, CEOs and execs from the most successful brands in our space
Fitness and wellness is a highly dynamic space teeming with new ideas, opportunities and ways of doing business. For too long, however, this industry has suffered from a reputation as being slow to change, clunky or even behind the times.
That’s not who we are, though.
Athletech News is here to change the conversation around fitness and wellness by providing key stakeholders in this industry with a forum to speak their minds, share ideas, and discuss and dissect the key forces shaping the industry.
Join us on October 11-12 for DISRUPT 2023, a video series for brand marketers, fitness operators and tech companies seeking a deeper understanding of the forces that are impacting their business now and over the next year.
DISRUPT, a 19-part video series, features can’t-miss conversations with founders, CEOs and c-suite executives from the most successful and dynamic brands in our space.
These industry leaders and disruptors share their perspectives on the consumer trends, technological innovations and economic realities disrupting fitness and wellness.
- Get the scoop from top executives of the biggest gyms, boutique studios, wellness and recovery companies, equipment providers and fitness tech solutions on the opportunities and challenges facing the industry.
- Learn what’s hot (and what’s not) in the worlds of fitness and wellness investing, lobbying and real estate.
- Do a deep dive into the shifting consumer lifestyles, demographic groups, modality preferences and motivation techniques that should be on your radar
Be sure to tune in starting at 12pm ET on October 11 and 12. Register here if you haven’t yet booked your spot!
DISRUPT 2023 Topics, Speakers & Schedule:
Day 1 – October 11th @ 12pm ET:
Capital Call: An Investor’s Take on Fitness & Wellness:
- Jon Canarick, Managing Partner, North Castle Partners
- Mark Grabowski, Managing Partner, Snapdragon Capital Partners
- Lance Dietz, Partner, KB Partners
- Moderated by Jim Crowell, Managing Member & Co-Founder, The SageHouse
1:1 Intelligence Strength
- Krystal Zell, Chief Executive Officer, Tonal
- Moderated by Edward Hertzman, Founder & CEO, Athletech News
1:1 Navigating Disruption
- Anthony Geisler, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Xponential Fitness
- Moderated by Edward Hertzman, Founder & CEO, Athletech News
The Gym of the Future
- Bryan Green, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Aktiv Solutions and FitnessDesign Group
- Jeff Esswein, Vice President Business Development Commercial Sales U.S. and Canada, Freemotion Fitness
- Star Sage, Senior Director of Business Development, Hyperice
- Alex Isaly, Vice President of Programming & Head of Content, Xponential Fitness
- Moderated by Edward Hertzman, Founder & CEO, Athletech News
1:1 Gym Design in the Modern Era
- Bryan Green, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Aktiv Solutions and FitnessDesign Group
- Moderated by Edward Hertzman, Founder & CEO, Athletech News
The Big Picture: Understanding the Modern Fitness Consumer:
- Nick Hahn, VP of Product, Club OS & ASF
- Jarrod Saracco, President & Founder, Health Club Doctor
- Moderated by Sarah Pellegrino, Host of the Value Proposition for The Fitness Business Podcast
Reimagining Personal Training Part 1: Coaching in the Post-Pandemic Era
- Carl Hardwick, Chief Executive Officer, OPEX Fitness & CoachRx
- Randy Hetrick, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, OutFit; Chairman & Founder, TRX
- Danny King, Master Personal Trainer, Life Time
- Moderated by Josh Liberatore, Executive Editor, Athletech News
Beyond Basic Training: Cutting-Edge Certifications:
- Dan Duran, Head of Academic and Industry Partnerships, ISSA
- Moderated by Rebecca Garity Pinto, Owner and Group Fitness Mentor, Studio Group X
Franchise Disruptors: New Names in Fitness & Wellness
- Brandon Cullen, Co-Founder & Chief Concept Officer, MADabolic
- Steve Welch, Interim Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Restore Hyper Wellness
- Sebastian Santos, Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder, IMPULSE Body Fitness
- Moderated by Edward Hertzman, Founder & CEO, Athletech News
The Connected Fitness Crossroads: Thriving in the Post-Pandemic World
- Mark Watterson, Chief Executive Officer, iFIT Commercial
- Moderated by Josh Liberatore, Executive Editor, Athletech News
Day 2 – October 12th @ 12pm ET:
Fitness & Wellness OGs: Resisting Disruption in a Fickle Industry
- Don Faul, Chief Executive Officer, CrossFit
- Alberto Perlman, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Zumba Fitness
- Erik Blomberg, Chief Executive Officer, Eleiko
- Moderated by Edward Hertzman, Founder & CEO, Athletech News
1:1 The Future of Fitness Equipment
- Nerio Alessandri, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Technogym
1:1 Building a Health & Wellness Ecosystem
- Andrew Sugerman, Chief Executive Officer, Centr
- Moderated by Edward Hertzman, Founder & CEO, Athletech News
Fitness Transformed: Embracing the AI Revolution
- Steven Webster, Chief Executive Officer, ASENSEI
- Skip Cronin, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, EliteForm
- Mohammed Iqbal, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, SweatWorks
- Moderated by Eric Malzone, Host of The Future of Fitness Podcast
Reimagining Personal Training Part 2: The Digital Revolution
- Curtis Christopherson, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, WRKOUT
- Rishi Mandal, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Future
- Austin Cohen, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, FlexIt
- Moderated by Josh Liberatore, Executive Editor, Athletech News
Talking Tech: Retention & Engagement
- James Reyes, General Manager, Xplor Technologies
- Casey Cox, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Nooma
- Moderated by Josh Liberatore, Executive Editor, Athletech News
Women in Charge: Leading Beyond Boundaries in Fitness & Wellness
- Rachel Lea Fishman, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Arketa
- Julie Cartwright, President, Pvolve
- Lindsay Cook, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, FitOn
- Sarah Choi, Chief Marketing & Commercial Officer, CorePower Yoga
- Moderated by Rebecca Garity Pinto, Owner and Group Fitness Mentor, Studio Group X
The Business of Recovery
- Paul Lunter, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, WellnessSpace Brands (formerly HydroMassage)
- Ryan Duey, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Plunge
- Dr. Rachele Pojednic, Director of Scientific Research & Education, Restore Hyper Wellness
- Moderated by Edward Hertzman, Founder & CEO, Athletech News
How Wodify is Changing the Fit Tech Game
- Brendan Rice, Chief Executive Officer, Wodify
- Moderated by Josh Liberatore, Executive Editor, Athletech News