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2026 HFA European Congress Flash Report

Here are a few highlights from the event in London.


Under the theme “One Vision, One Voice,” industry leaders from Europe and beyond gathered at the 2026 HFA European Congress, September 24–26, to share strategy, research, and opportunities to work together to grow the global industry.

Produced in partnership with ukactive and hosted locally by EVOLVE founder David Minton, the Congress offered numerous sessions and panels devoted to cutting-edge research into such varied topics as AI, GLP-1 medications, member retention, and other issues top of mind among top European operators.

Here are a few visual highlights. Next month, HFB will publish a more detailed report on the Congress, including a look at the tours of facilities in Canary Wharf and London City that concluded the event.

HFA thanks the sponsors of the 2026 HFA European Congress:

Keepme.ai (presenting sponsor), Balanced Body, Gantner, Geometrik, ISSA, Kisi, Les Mills, Matrix, Myzone, NASM, PerfectGym, Shua, TaylorMadeDesigns, The Independent Pharmacy.co.uk, True, Urban Sports Club, VTAP by dot origin, and Wellhub.

(l to r) HFA Board Chair Luke Carlson, HFA Interim President & CEO Greta Wagner, ukactive Chair David Stalker, and ukactive CEO Cameron Saunders.

Carlson during his presentation.

Keynote speaker Alistair Brownlee.

Attendees celebrate the Congress opening.

Keynote speaker Ian Mullane.

Networking and enthusiasm are Congress trademarks.

Minton opens the event.

Stalker also spoke at the opening session.

HFA brought the bling to London.

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