INTERNATIONAL & LOCAL PRESENTERS
ATTENDEES FROM THE MENA REIGION
HOURS OF SEMINARS AND EDUCATION
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
Middle East’s Flagship Fitness & Wellness Summit
MEFIT Summit returns to Dubai from October 8–11, 2025, bringing together fitness professionals, entrepreneurs, wellness brands, and global thought leaders. Over 4 action-packed days, discover expert-led sessions, hands-on workshops, and powerful networking — all designed to elevate your skills, grow your business, and inspire your journey.
INTERNATIONAL & LOCAL PRESENTERS
ATTENDEES FROM THE MENA REIGION
HOURS OF SEMINARS AND EDUCATION
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
INTERNATIONAL & LOCAL PRESENTERS
ATTENDEES FROM THE MENA REIGION
HOURS OF SEMINARS AND EDUCATION
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
The Countdown Begins
Agenda
08:30 - 9:00
am
Welcome Networking Breakfast Coffee, Tea, Snacks and Smoothies
QOOAH.AE
Sponsored
9:00 - 9:10
am
Opening Remarks & Welcome
Greg Boucher
CEO, MEFITPRO
9:10 - 10:00
am
HFA's 2025 Global Report Release
Barry Walsh & Maria Gonzalez
Board Directors, HFA
10:00 - 11:00
am
Physical Inactivity, Pricing, and Public Policy - What Does The Data Tell Us?
Donal Mcelwee
Managing Partner, Portas Consulting
11:00 - 11:30
am
Tea / Coffee Break & Networking
QOOAH.AE
Sponsored
11:30 - 1:00
pm
Founder Insights: Strategy, Growth, & Staying Ahead
Ahmar Azam
HFA Board of Directors. Founder & CEO, TriFit
Barrry Walsh
Founder, Iconic Health Clubs
1:00 - 2:00
pm
Networking Lunch
QOOAH.AE
Sponsored
2:00 - 3:00
pm
Leadership 101 For Gym Owners
Jenz Robinson
MD of Gyms @Marchon
3:00 - 4:00
pm
From Pain Points to Purpose: Rethinking The Industry
Industry Leaders
Panel
4:00 - 5:00
pm
Q & A
08:30 - 10:00
am
Beyond Longevity: Fueling Health, Hormones, and Performance at Every Stage
Louise Ritchie
Speaker
10:15 - 11:45
am
Reprogram Your Health
Dr. Wafaa Abdel-Hadi
Speaker
12:00 - 01:30
pm
Stress Management and the Somatic System
Dr. Steve Capobianco
Speaker
02:30 - 03:30
pm
Do We Really Want to Live Forever?
Erika Paule
Speaker
03:45 - 04:45
pm
Men’s Vitality & Hormone Health: A Trainer’s Guide to Supporting Andropause & Optimising Longevity
Sebastian James
Speaker
8:30 - 10:00
am
HYROX Planning and Periodization
Ralf Iwan & Piers Plowman
Gut Health for Fat loss and Performance
Benjamin Siong
Unlock the Power of MMA Training for Fitness!
Marcos Rossi
Connecting to Oneself: Interoceptive Touch for Chronic Pain Management
Steve Capobianco
Programming for Impact: The Art of Strength on the Reformer
Maghan Fitlter
Conditioning Like a Pro: Energy Systems Training for Footballers & Athletes
Hussein Abdeldayem
10:15 - 11:45
am
The Triple R Formula: Managing Knee Pain during exercise
Bashir Al Srouji
Personalised Longevity Protocols
Eika Paule
KettleFlow Yoga
Mona Bitar and An-see Yeoh
Corrective Strategies for the Foot and Ankle
Rick Richey
Pilates for Longevity: Addressing Common Injuries
TBC
HYROX Biomechanics
Ralf Iwan & Piers Plowman
12:00 - 01:30
pm
From Noise to Clarity: Rethinking Program Design
Craig Massey
Mushrooms: Potent Adversaries for Inflammaging
Romina Melwani
Corrective Strategies for the Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex
Rick Richey
Proprioceptive Taping: Enhancing Spatial Awareness for Optimal Movement
Steve Capobianco
Unwind & Restore: Pilates for Prenatal & Postnatal Clients
TBC
Self Defense
Marcos Rossi
02:30 - 04:00
pm
Identity-Driven Coaching: Why Who You Are Determines What You Achieve
Mark Coles
The Cortisol Curve: Stress, Sleep, and Why Your Clients Aren’t Progressing
Gayu Lewis
Prep, Perform, Recover: Building a Strategic Recovery & Mobility System
Remi Vanecht
Applied Biomechanics for Strength Coaches
Rick Richey
The Pilates Business Blueprint: Growth & Brand Building
Maghan Fitlter
Train Athletic, Not Aesthetic
Hussein Abdeldayem
04.15 to 05.45
pm
HYROX Coaching Masterclass
Craig Massey
Menopause & Weight loss: Smarter Strategies for the Next Chapter
Benjamin Siong
Revenue Through Recovery: Launch Profitable Assisted Stretching Services
Remi Vanecht
Brain-Centric Training: Using Self-Massage to Prepare, Perform, and Recover
Steve Capobianco
Athletic Edge: Dynamic Reformer Flows
TBC
Level UP Your Business with HYROX
Ralf Iwan & Piers Plowman
8:30 - 10:00
am
HYROX: Coaching the Female Athlete
Ralf Iwan & Piers Plowman
Flexible vs a Fixed Nutrition Approach – a comparison for better results
Benjamin Siong
Power Play: From Gym Gains to Game Speed with the RMT Club
Remi Vanecht
Compression Floss Therapy with RockFloss
Steve Capobianco
Classical to Contemporary: Flow Integration for All Levels
TBC
HYROX Performance Pillar: Strength
Ralf Iwan & Piers Plowman
10:15 - 11:45
am
Beyond Natural - What they don’t teach you about PEDs
Jackson
Shredded Science: Nutrition for Bodybuilding & Photo Shoot Prep
Marcin Annan
KettleFlow Yoga
Mona Bitar and An-see Yeoh
Oympic Weightlifting for Athletes
Johnny Nemer
Train like a woman: Where strength training and Pilates align
Yousra Shaher
HYROX Performance Pillar: Endurance
Ralf Iwan & Piers Plowman
12:00 - 01:30
pm
Turning Pain into Progress: A Trainer’s Guide to Understanding Fibromyalgia
Mais Jawhari
Truth over trends. The modern day nutrition coach.
Liam Holmes
Discover the power of the Turkish Get-Up
Marlon Villanueva
Advanced Kinesiology Taping: Mastering Performance Tweak Taping Concepts
Steve Capobianco
Unleash Your Inner Choreographer: Creative Pilates on Mat & Reformer
Maghan Fitlter
How to Create a Core Recovery Framework That Actually Works for Mums
Gemma Ovens
02:30 - 04:00
pm
From Invisible to In-Demand: How Great Coaches Get Seen, Understood, and Fully Booked Online
Mark Coles
The Supplement Trap: What Works and What’s Just Marketing
Erika Paule
Corrective Strategies for the Thoracic Spine and Shoulder
Rick Richey
Corrective Strategies for the Knee
Rick Richey
Precision & Props: Elevating Your Mat Practice
TBC
Ballistic Blueprint: Mastering Jumps, Throws & Explosive Actions
Hussein Abdeldayem
04.15 to 05.45
pm
Mushrooms Unleashed: Elevating Athletic Endurance & Recovery
Romina Melwani
Programming splits – What gives the best results?
Benjamin Siong
Training Through Pain: Load Management vs Avoidance
Rick Richey
Vibration Therapy with RockPods Vibe and RockWave Pro
Steve Capobianco
Programming with a Purpose: Maghan's Signature Method
Maghan Fitlter
Speed Science: Sprinting, Change of Direction & Reactive Quickness
Hussein Abdeldayem
10th / 11th Oct
6:00 - 8:00 AM
6:00 - 8:00 PM
HYROX
Terrace Area
Marriot Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
10th / 11th Oct
6:00 - 8:00 AM
6:00 - 8:00 PM
PILATES
Palm Room 4 & 5
Marriot Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
10th / 11th Oct
6:00 - 8:00 AM
6:00 - 8:00 PM
YOGA
Lawn Area
Marriot Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
10th / 11th Oct
6:00 - 8:00 AM
6:00 - 8:00 PM
RUNNING
Lobby
Marriot Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
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