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Event Sessions

Agenda

17 June, 2025 09:30 am to
10:00 am

The Fitness Industry’s Role in America’s Healthcare Crisis

As healthcare costs soar and chronic disease rates climb, the fitness industry can become a critical player in reshaping America's dire health landscape. While our industry has historically been given the cold shoulder by lawmakers in Washington, D.C., President Trump’s administration has signaled a willingness to listen to voices outside of the traditional healthcare-pharmaceutical-industrial complex. Regardless of your personal political beliefs, “Make America Healthy Again” presents an opportunity for the fitness industry to drive real change. In this panel, top fitness executives, political insiders and medical experts give their (potentially contradictory) takes on what our industry should be doing to establish itself as a serious player on Capitol Hill and in the daily lives of all Americans, from HSA/FSA funding to legislation like the PHIT Act and more. 

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Calley Means
Co-Founder, Truemed

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Anthony Geisler

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Gary Brecka
Co-Founder, The Ultimate Human

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Jeff G. Zwiefel
Health & Fitness Expert Strategist & Advisor, Former President & COO, Life Time

17 June, 2025 10:05 am to
10:35 am

A Science-Backed Approach to Womens Wellness

Many companies mistakenly focus only on women in leadership when they could be leveraging research-driven insights to truly serve and attract female consumers. Hear from newly appointed medical doctors, directors of science and brand leaders about how science-backed strategies power everything from product development to targeted marketing. Discover how womens health and wellness can become a major growth driver when backed by solid science and learn how to replicate these wins in your own business.
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Tania Elliot
CEO and Founder, Welth

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Dr. Jessica Shepherd
Chief Medical Officer, Pvolve

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Dr. Gloria Winters
Chief Health Officer; VP of Health Partnerships & Business Development, YMCA of the USA

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Brynn Scarborough
Founder and CEO, Alchemy Leadership Lab

17 June, 2025 10:55 am to
11:25 am

The Implications & Opportunities of Accelerating Consolidation in Fitness & Wellness

The fitness and wellness sector remains relatively fragmented, but consolidation has accelerated in recent years. This has implications and creates opportunities for participants and investors. In this session, McKinsey & Company partners Eric Falardeau and Jeff Rudnicki are joined by L Catterton's Marc Magliacano to break down some of these implications and opportunities, drawing parallels to analogous sectors that have gone through this in the past and touching on some of the capabilities that will be increasingly valuable for leaders.
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Eric Falardeau
Partner, McKinsey

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Jeff Rudnicki
Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company

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Marc Magliacano
Managing Partner, L Catterton Flagship Fund

17 June, 2025 11:30 am to
12:00 pm

Dissecting the Barrys Deal: Live at the ATN Summit

Have you ever wondered what goes on inside the minds of Americas top fitness brands and private equity firms? In this special panel discussion, executives and partners from Barrys, North Castle Partners and Princeton Equity Group take you inside the boardroom to break down Princeton's recent investment in Barrys and shed light on North Castle's long-time relationship with the iconic boutique fitness brand. The group will explore Princetons plans for Barrys in the years ahead, analyze what makes Barrys stand out from its competition in a highly saturated market and survey the general economic outlook for boutique fitness brands in 2025.
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Jack Nagle
Principal, Princeton Equity Group

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Jon Canarick
Managing Partner, North Castle Partners

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JJ Gantt
Global Co-CEO, Barry's

17 June, 2025 12:05 pm to
12:35 pm

Inside the Healthness Movement: 1:1 with Technogyms Nerio Alessandri

Earlier this year, Technogym introduced Healthness, unveiling a bold vision for the future of fitness, preventive health and longevity. Technogym founder and CEO Nerio Alessandri makes a special appearance at the ATN Innovation Summit to explain the brands strategy behind the Healthness initiative, share whats next for Technogym and give his thoughts on the state of the industry in 2025.
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Nerio Alessandri
Founder and CEO, Technogym

17 June, 2025 02:15 pm to
02:45 pm

The Power of Partnerships: Why Collaboration Is a Competitive Advantage

A rising tide lifts all boats, they say. In todays evolving fitness and wellness landscape, collaboration is just as crucial as competition. This panel will explore how the worlds top fitness and wellness brands are forging strategic partnerships whether through co-branded initiatives, integrations with wearables or alliances with telehealth platforms to drive innovation, lower customer acquisition costs and bring more people into the world of wellness.
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Alberto Perlman
Co-Founder and CEO, Zumba

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Greg Schwartz
Vice President of Global Partnerships, CrossFit

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Brian Killingsworth
CMO, FIT House of Brands: F45, FS8, VAURA

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Mary Cannon
Co-Founder and Co-CEO, CityPickle

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Tatum Brandt
Founder/Creative Director, Brandt Creative Co.

17 June, 2025 03:30 pm to
04:00 pm

The ROI of Innovation: Proprietary Data on the Biggest Brands in Fitness

Are the most innovative brands with all the hype converting the most customers and driving the most revenue? The answer may surprise you. As a follow-up to his acclaimed presentation at the ATN CEO Summit earlier this year, Sports Innovation Lab Co-Founder & CEO Josh Walker will share proprietary data to help industry leaders quantify the impact of their business decisions. In this presentation, Walker and the Sports Innovation Lab team will pinpoint innovative moments in time for top fitness and wellness brands, and track how those brands have performed since then in terms of consumer spending and member acquisition.
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Josh Walker
Co-Founder and CEO, Sports Innovation Lab

17 June, 2025 09:35 am to
10:05 am

What's Next in Longevity & Healthspan Science

Doctors, medical experts and practitioners break down the science of longevity. Topics include the future of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, the latest research on anti-aging medications and cutting-edge tools for brain optimization, mitochondrial health and mental well-being.
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Dr. Frank Lipman
Author, Functional and Longevity Medicine Pioneer, Eleven Eleven Wellness Center

17 June, 2025 10:55 am to
11:25 am

Fireside Chat: Pelotons Nick Caldwell on the Future of Connected Fitness

In 2024, Peloton boldly stated its vision to become more than a bike company. In this fireside chat, Peloton Chief Product Officer Nick Caldwell shares how the fitness giant is doing just that, diving deep into recent innovations including Pelotons Strength+ app and the launch of new products like Teams and Personalized Plans. Caldwell shares how Peloton is building for the future of connected fitness, including its embrace of new modalities like strength training and yoga, the importance of community-building features and the role personalization plays in driving subscriber growth and retention.
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Nick Caldwell
CPO, Peloton Interactive, Inc.

17 June, 2025 11:20 am to
11:50 am

Fit Tech Playbook: Insights From Master Operators

In 2025, success in the fitness industry isnt just about having the latest technologyits about how leaders across the C-suite leverage tech to drive efficiency, optimize operations, and enhance both business performance and member experiences. Join this dynamic panel of top executives as they share how technology is transforming their roles and reshaping the future of fitness. See here for full description
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Jarron Aizen
Founder and CEO, Hapana

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Alexandre Gregianin
CTO, Smart Fit

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Kari Saitowitz
Chief Marketing + Creative Officer, New York Sports Club

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Mindi Bridges
Chief Brand & Marketing Officer, VASA Fitness

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Al Noshirvani
Managing Partner, ALTA Technology Group

18 June, 2025 10:55 am to
11:25 am

The Hotel Gym Reimagined: These Operators Are Building for a New Era in Hospitality

As wellness tourism continues to grow, hotels and resorts are rethinking their offerings to meet the evolving expectations of health-conscious travelers. This panel will explore how the worlds leading operators are designing next-level fitness and wellness experiences that go beyond the traditional hotel gym. From immersive recovery spaces and workout offerings to outdoor wellness retreats and personalized programming, discover how hospitality brands are elevating the guest experience. Industry experts will share insights on emerging trends, guest preferences and strategies for integrating fitness and wellness into a modern travel experience.
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Amanda Al-Masri
Global Vice President, Wellness, Hilton

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Mark Kovacs
VP Health & Performance, Canyon Ranch

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Danny Dulkin
VP of Development Services, Arch Amenities Group

18 June, 2025 11:30 am to
12:00 pm

Creating Community Through Competition: The Social Fitness Revolution

As loneliness levels reach an all-time high, especially among young people, fitness brands are harnessing the power of group exercise to foster connection and camaraderie. This panel will explore how competition-driven fitness experiences from run clubs and group strength training concepts to global events are bringing people together and building strong communities. Executives, founders and experts will discuss the psychology behind competitive fitness, strategies for creating inclusive environments and how tools like gamification can enhance engagement and performance.
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Dane McCarthy
Founder, The Athletic Clubs

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Douglas Gremmen
Chief Growth Officer, HYROX

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Sam Tooley
Co-Founder & CEO, Alpha Fit Club

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Kenny Santucci
Founder & CEO, Strong New York and The Strength Club NYC & NJ

18 June, 2025 01:40 pm to
02:10 pm

Member Acquisition in an AI World

Member acquisition has become a tired phrase in industry circles, but it's still a major concern for operators everywhere. In this panel, fitness marketing experts share how the latest digital advertising strategies and artificial intelligence tools can help your studio generate leads, convert more members and build a winning sales culture. From AI-driven marketing software to content creation to smarter lead management, learn how you can build effective campaigns and maximize the ROI of your marketing dollars in an increasingly competitive fitness market.
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Benjamin Donhardt
Co-Founder & CEO, Supafitgrow

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Wendy White
CMO, Daxko

18 June, 2025 02:15 pm to
02:45 pm

Startup Success: An Insiders Guide to Fitness & Wellness Funding

While lucrative exits tend to get all the headlines, raising funding to fuel your first 5, 10 or 20 locations is often what separates brands that become nationwide hits from those that struggle to scale. Solidcore founder Anne Mahlum and private equity investor Matt Day discuss how young fitness and wellness brands can position themselves to secure funding to fuel growth. Topics of discussion include positioning your brand for an eventual Series A round, deciding when it's the right time to raise outside capital, and whether it makes sense to pursue alternative sources of funding. They also explore what key metrics investors look for when investing, the type of margins that make a business attractive and which markets present the best opportunities for growth.
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Anne Mahlum
Founder and Former CEO, [solidcore]

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Matthew Day
Managing Partner, Jordanelle Capital

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Greg Scheinman
Founder and CEO, Midlife Male Ventures

18 June, 2025 03:05 pm to
03:35 pm

Showroom Secrets: Inside Tonal's In-Person Fitness Experience

This year, Tonal took over the streets of New York for an in-person fitness experience in New York City, allowing people to get an up-close and personal look at its Tonal 2.0 at-home strength training machine. Executives from Tonal and boutique fitness consultancy Studio Grow share how they brought the Tonal Training Lab to life, and explore how Tonal used the brick-and-mortar studio to build brand awareness, grow its community and gain valuable feedback on its newest product.
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Lise Kuecker
Founder and CEO, Studio Grow

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Troy Taylor
VP, Performance Innovation, Tonal

18 June, 2025 04:05 pm to
04:35 pm

Sauna Is Just the Start: How To Curate a Profitable Wellness & Recovery Experience

Wellness and recovery amenities are transforming fitness facilities, from HVLP giants to boutiques to luxury clubs, into more than just gyms. But to stand out from competitors, operators must think beyond the basics. In this panel, procurement leaders and industry experts reveal how top brands are integrating modalities like cold plunges, halo therapy, and infrared sauna along with more advanced, under-the-radar modalities to drive revenue, elevate experiences, and boost retention. Plus, get inside strategies on how to select the best modalities for your business needs and discover how to differentiate your offerings through strategic design.
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Lisa Semerly
Chief Revenue Officer, Halotherapy

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Andy Dunn
Senior Director of Sales - Wellness, Wellness JK

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Nick Herrild
Brand President U.S., Anytime Fitness – Purpose Brands, LLC

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Ani Oksayan
Vice President, Fitness Chuze Fitness

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Brynn Scarborough
Founder and CEO, Alchemy Leadership Lab

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