Did you know that over 2000 fitness expos, conferences, and trade shows take place every year? With so many choices, knowing which ones are worth attending can be hard. So, we’ve listed the top events and conventions that are actually worth the cost of your attendee pass.
This article lists the best fitness, gym, and wellness events for 2025 (scroll to the end for a downloadable events calendar).
I’ve attended health and fitness events, expos, and conferences around the world. Before founding this marketing agency, I spent 10+ years organising events and trade show booths for global fitness brands. So I’ve experienced most of the events on the list for myself and know first-hand that they’re worth going to.
- 2025 fitness event list
- Why attend expos
- Choosing the right ones to attend
- Printable fitness events calendar
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Here you’ll find a detailed list of fitness expos, conferences, and live workshops, plus tips on choosing the best one for your needs and a handy printable events calendar. While in-person events may have taken a back seat the last few years, they’re definitely back with a vengeance now!
Fitness Expo List 2025
There are a huge number of fitness events that take place around the world, each with their own unique style, content, and setup. So as you’re planning your 2025, you may want to include a visit to one that’ll help you drive your business forward.
To help you do just that, we’ve put together the ultimate list of 40+ events, conferences, and trade shows globally. Find a fitness expo near you by filtering the list by location (we’ll reveal which is our favourite further down).
2025 Dates | Event Name | Location | Description |
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Jan 25-26 | The Fit Expo | USA – Los Angeles | Expo |
Feb 1-2 | The Wellness Show | Canada – Vancouver | Expo & conference |
Feb 11-13 | Connected Health & Fitness Summit | USA – Los Angeles | Conference |
Feb 12-13 | Beyond Activ EMEA | Saudi Arabia – Riyadh | Conference |
Feb 26-27 | PerformX Live | UK – Birmingham | Expo & conference |
Mar 5-7 | IWF Shanghai | China – Shanghai | Trade show & educational seminars |
Mar 6 | Active Uprising | UK – London | Conference |
Mar 6-9 | IDEA & ACSM’s International Health & Fitness Summit | USA – Denver | Trade show & educational seminars |
Mar 12-14 | The HFA Show (formerly IHRSA) | USA – Las Vegas | Trade show & educational seminars |
Mar 19-20 | Gymtec | Finland – Tampere | Trade show & educational seminars (takes place alternate years) |
Mar 29-30 | AusFitness | Australia – Sydney | Trade show, summit & expo |
Apr 10-13 | FIBO | Germany – Cologne | Trade show |
May 12-15 | Sibec Americas | USA – Orlando | Networking |
May TBC | Athens Fitness Festival | Greece – Athens | Expo & educational seminars |
May 29 – Jun 1 | Rimini Wellness | Italy – Rimini | Trade show |
Jun 4-5 | Beyond Activ | Singapore | Expo & educational seminars |
Jun 18-19 | Elevate | UK – London | Trade show & educational seminars |
Jun 28-29 | The Fit Expo | USA – San Jose | Expo |
Jul 17-19 | IDEA World Fitness Convention | USA – Sacramento | Traditional convention & blogger stream |
Jul 30 – Aug 31 | Sportec | Japan – Tokyo | Trade show |
Aug 2-3 | The Fit Expo | USA – Annaheim | Expo |
Aug 13-16 | canfitpro | Canada – Toronto | Conference & trade show |
Aug 18-21 | Annual Wellness Summit | USA – Austin | Conference |
Aug 28-30 | Fitness Brasil Expo | Brazil – Sao Paulo | Expo & conference |
Aug 30-31 | FIWE Fitness Trade Show | Poland – Warsaw | Trade show |
Aug TBC | FILEX | Australia – Sydney | Expo & educational seminars |
Sep TBC | ARV Industry Conference | Australia – Melbourne | Conference |
Oct 2-3 | Beyond Activ – Americas | USA – Dallas | Conference |
Oct 23 | HCM Summit | UK – London | Conference |
Oct TBC | UK Active Awards | UK – Birmingham | Conference |
Oct TBC | Nordic Fitness Expo | Finland – Lahti | Expo |
Oct TBC | Aufstiegskongress | Germany – Mannheim | Convention |
Mar 29-30 | AusFitness | Australia – Sydney | Trade show, summit & expo |
Oct TBC | Asia Fitness Conference | Thailand – Bangkok | Trade show & educational seminars |
Oct TBC | IHRSA European Congress | TBC | Convention |
Nov TBC | Sibec EMEA | TBC | Networking |
Dec 2-3 | Beyond Activ Asia Pacific | Australia – Melbourne | Expo & educational seminars |
Dec 2-4 | ISPO | Germany – Munich | Trade show |
Dec TBC | Fitness Festival | Sweden – Stockholm | Trade show |
Dec TBC | SUCCEED! | Virtual | Online educational seminars & networking |
Dec TBC | International Health, Sports & Fitness Festival | India – Mumbai | Expo |
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So there you have it, our ultimate list of fitness conventions, trade shows, and industry events!
Whilst the HFA Show/IHRSA and FIBO are probably the biggest events, our absolute favourite is Filex in Australia. The quality of its educational seminars is unmatched by any other event globally. The content is of an incredibly high standard, and we always leave with loads of practical ideas (plus a renewed motivation for fitness).
Why Attend a Fitness Expo?
Attending a fitness trade show, convention, or expo can be a great way to expand your knowledge and get new ideas for your business. You’ll always gain new industry insights or pick up on a new trend at these gatherings.
There’s an educational aspect to most events, whether it’s seminars or practical workshops. So, they’re an ideal way to learn about new fitness training techniques, scientific research, or business skills.
Want to run your own event locally? Then check out this article on awesome gym event ideas.
If you sell fitness-related products or services, then events are a fantastic way to find new customers. You can set up a booth to demo your products or sponsor seminars to educate audiences about the benefits.
Fitness conferences are also a great place to network and build relationships with potential collaborators, sponsors, or employers. It’s also just fun to hang out with like-minded people who are into the same stuff as you are!
Choosing the Best Fitness Event For Your Needs
Although the events industry has declined in other sectors, fitness conventions remain extremely popular. Perhaps it’s the physical nature of fitness that makes live events such a good match.
Whilst the theoretical principles behind fitness are important, there’s no substitute for trying something practically. Especially when it’s a workout or exercise, that requires precise form.
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Choosing the best fitness expo or event will depend on your specific needs…
- If you’re interested in buying equipment for your facility, then a trade show is your best bet.
- If your goal is educational, then a seminar or conference may be more suitable.
- For practical training, a workshop will enable you to learn in a hands-on way.
- If networking is your objective, then any event format can work as long as you take the opportunity to mingle with others.
For tips on networking, check out this article on being successful as an introvert.
Whichever event you decide to attend, you can make it more productive by setting a few goals. This will help you stay focused when faced with hundreds of seminars and booth displays to choose from.
We find it helpful to list three things we want to achieve at an event, whether it’s learning about a particular topic, or making new acquaintances. We usually attend around 3-5 a year these days, so be sure to say hi if you’re attending one!
Do you know about a fitness event that’s missing from the list? Or have you got questions about running your own one? Then get in touch via our contact form to send us the details…
Printable Fitness Industry Event Calendar
Download a list of all these fitness industry events in one handy calendar! We’ve compiled all the leading conferences, trade shows, and expos into this printable PDF. Get access for free when you join our email list.
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