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The first HCM Summit has officially kicked off today (24 October) in the heart of London, attracting nearly 300 decision makers, influencers and rising stars from the health, fitness and wellness sectors.

Hosted at The QEII Centre in Westminster, the event is dedicated to exploring the future of fitness and wellness, addressing critical sector challenges, and unveiling new opportunities in this rapidly evolving landscape.

The jam-packed schedule features an all-keynote speaker programme – chaired by international wellness and hospitality specialist Andrew Gibson, a trade show highlighting cutting-edge products and services and a variety of networking opportunities.

Here’s a look at today’s full agenda:

9:00 – Oliver Patrick, co-founder, Future Practice and, clinical director, Pillar Wellbeing

9:30 – 9:55 – Will Orr, CEO, The Gym Group

10:00 – 10:25 – PJ Nuitten, managing director, Jims Fitness

10:30 – 10:55 – Dean Kowarski, group CEO, Virgin Active

11:30 – 11:55 – Eric Falardeau and Dominikia Kampa, head of fitness and health, and associate partner, McKinsey

12:00 – 12:25 – Justin Musgrove, CEO, Fitness First UK

12:30 – 12:55 – Phillip Mills, founder, Les Mills International

2:00- 2:25 – Jonny Wilkinson, founder, One Living

2:30 – 2:55 – Baz Moffat, founder, The Well HQ

3:00 – 3:25 – Emlyn Brown, senior VP wellbeing, strategy & development, Accor

3:30 – 3:55 – Fahad Alhagbani, CEO, Armah Sports

4:30 – 4:55 – Belinda Steward, MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure

5:00 – 5:25 – Colin Wagget, CEO, Third Space

5:35 – 6:00 – Keith Burnett, adventurer and CEO, Alchemist

The event is being live streamed around the world – click here to join and hear directly from the speakers. All content will be available on-demand as a permanent archive following the event.

Liz Terry, HCM editor and CEO of Leisure Media, said: “Today marks a special milestone for our sector, providing an invaluable opportunity for professionals to come together, connect and drive business forward. HCM and Spa Business are committed to supporting innovation, wealth creation and impact, and we look forward to helping delegates, speakers and exhibitors make meaningful connections.”

Stay updated with live event coverage via HCM’s website and social media pages (LinkedIn and Twitter).

Tickets for the 2025 event will go live shortly in the coming weeks on the official event website.