THURSDAY AGENDA

6:30am - 7:30am | Exercise Classes

Details to Be Announced

Sponsored by Les Mills International

[ Exercise Class ]

STOTT PILATES: The Fitness Circle Flex Workout

Merrithew Faculty

Sponsored by Merrithew

[ Exercise Class ]

7:00am - 8:15am | “The FAST Track” Continental Breakfast

“The Fast Track” learning concept is intended to jump-start your morning breakfast with three, concurrent 20-minute presentations per time period. Each is designed to educate early-risers with the best practices on a variety of topics for immediate application in any club.

7:00am - 7:20am

Trends in Club Design

[ Facilities Track ]

Obstacle Course Racers: A New Revenue Stream

[ Fitness Programming Track ]

Brand Growth in a Digital World

[ Sales & Marketing Track ]

7:40am - 8:00am

Capitalizing on Boutique Fitness

[ Fitness Programming Track, Strategy & Finance Track ]

Member Service in the Social Media Age

[ Member Retention Track ]

A Corporate Wellness Revolution: Creating a Strong and Sustainable ROI

[ Wellness & Community Programming Track ]

7:30am - 8:30am | Exercise Classes

Early Morning Workout - HIIT the Circuit - powered by Balanced Body

Helen Vanderburg, Commercial Fitness Education Programs Manager, Balanced Body

Sponsored by Balanced Body

[ Exercise Class ]

Details to Be Announced

Sponsored by JumpSport

[ Exercise Class ]

WaterRower Crew Conditioning

Kein Weichert, Director of Education, WaterRower

Sponsored by WaterRower

[ Exercise Class ]

8:30am - 9:45am | Keynote Session & Award Presentation

The 5 Second Rule: Achieve Breakthrough Performance in Your Career & Life

Mel Robbins, Author & Entrepreneur

Sponsored by Technogym

[ Leadership Track, Staffing Track, Strategy & Finance Track ]

10:00am - 6:00pm | TRADE SHOW

11:30am - 12:45pm | “Member Center” Networking Roundtable

Club Technology: Trends, Opportunities & Threats

Moderated by Bryan O’Rourke, CEO, Integerus, LLC and CSO, Gold’s Gym of Houston

[ Technology Track ]

11:30am - 12:45pm | IGNITE!

IGNITE! is a fast-paced, 75-minute event where selected speakers prepare 20 slides, each shown for 15 seconds, giving all presenters 5 minutes of fame. IGNITE! presenters share their personal and professional insights on a host of wide-ranging topics that can be informative, enlightening, humorous, or just plain fun! To become an IGNITE! presenter, simply complete the brief application at ihrsa.org/ignite by December 14, 2018.

11:45am - 1:00pm | Industry Leadership Council (ILC) Meeting

Industry Leadership Council Members and guests are invited to talk about public policy opportunities to encourage physical activity as well as to discuss other risks and opportunities for the club industry. For more information about the ILC, contact Meredith Poppler at mpoppler@ihrsa.org.

2:00pm - 3:00pm | Education Sessions

In-house Boutique Studios: A Program-Driven Design Case Study

Jim Worthington, President, Newtown Athletic Club

Hervey Lavoie, President, Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative

[ Facilities Track, Fitness Programming Track ]

Group X Logistics: Winners vs. Warriors

Dori Nugent, Group Fitness Director, Club La Maison

[ Fitness Programming Track ]

Driving Talent, Service & Culture

Moderated by Brent Darden, CEO, Brent Darden Consulting

Don Allen, Director, Territory Development, Orangetheory Fitness

Adrian Antigua, General Manager, Gainesville Health and Fitness

Shawn Stewart, COO, O2 Fitness Clubs

[ Leadership Track ]

The Member Experience: It’s Your Competitive Edge

Chris Stevenson, Owner, Stevenson Fitness

[ Member Retention Track ]

Making it BIG in Small Group Training

Ryan McKenzie, Consultant and Coach, Training with Ryan

[ Personal Training Track ]

World Class Branding

Jarod Cogswell, General Manager, ClubSport

[ Sales & Marketing Track ]

Market & Consumer Changing Dynamics

Bill McBride, President & CEO, Active Wellness

[ Strategy & Finance Track ]

Drive Member Retention, Community Involvement & Membership Growth With Community Events

Andrew Barranco, Regional Operations and Aquatics Manager, Merritt Clubs

[ Wellness & Community Programming Track, Member Retention Track, Sales & Marketing Track ]

2:00pm - 3:00pm | Networking Roundtable

Status Matters: Independent Contractor vs. Employee

Moderated by Andrew Sommer, Partner, Conn, Maciel, Carey LLP

NOTE: This session will have limited seating to ensure full interaction between the moderator and all participants.

[ Leadership Track ]

2:00pm - 3:00pm | Fireside Chat

Sales Mastery: Tips, Tactics & Strategies to Long-Term Success

Facilitated by Mark Miller, COO, Merritt Clubs

NOTE: This session will have limited seating to ensure full interaction between the facilitator and all participants.

[ Sales & Marketing Track ]

3:30pm - 4:30pm | Education Sessions

Leadership Excellence in Club Business

Carrie Kepple, Owner, Styles Studios Fitness

[ Leadership Track, Strategy & Finance Track ]

Building Retention by Building Brand Ambassadors with Members and Staff

Deborah Heisler, M.Ed., Director of Operations East Coast, Active Wellness

[ Member Retention Track ]

Outside the Box: A 20/20 Approach to Marketing

Shannon Malooly, Sales and Marketing Director, The Claremont Club

[ Sales & Marketing Track ]

Build Your Dream Team

Ashley Selman, Founder & Owner, Evolution Trainers

[ Staffing Track ]

From Surviving to Thriving: Successfully Outmaneuvering Industry Disruption

Annick-Isabelle Marcoux, Founder & Managing Partner, LangLeven Group

Farid Mheir, CTO, LangLeven Group

[ Strategy & Finance Track ]

Lessons from the Boutiques: Generating Growth & Retention by Creating Communities within Your Community

Michele Melkerson-Granryd, General Manager, Castle Fitness

[ Strategy & Finance Track, Member Retention Track, Sales & Marketing Track ]

Disruptive Innovation: Capitalizing on Wearables

Jeffrey Cooper, Senior Manager Business Development, Samsung Electronics America

[ Technology Track ]

Embed Behavior Change into your Health Club

Allison Flatley, Industry Consultant

Jason Reinhardt, Owner & Founder, Go M.A.D. Fitness, LLC

[ Wellness & Community Programming Track ]

3:30pm - 4:30pm | Networking Roundtable

Maximizing Personal Training Revenue

Moderated by Derek Gallup, EVP of Fitness, New Evolution Ventures

NOTE: This session will have limited seating to ensure full interaction between the moderator and all participants.

[ Personal Training Track ]

3:30pm - 4:30pm | Fireside Chat

Strategy Based on Trends

Bill McBride, President & CEO, Active Wellness

NOTE: This session will have limited seating to ensure full interaction between the facilitator and all participants.

[ Strategy & Finance Track ]

3:30pm - 4:30pm | Canadian Forum

David Hardy, President & CEO, Orangetheory Fitness Canada, and Founder, Fitness Industry Council of Canada, CANADA

Sponsored by Fitness Business Canada Magazine

[ Leadership Track, Strategy & Finance Track ]

3:30pm - 5:30pm | Latin American Forum

Hosted by Jacqueline Antunes

Moderated by Guillermo Vélez

NOTE: This session will be presented in Portuguese and Spanish.

Sponsored by Fitness Brasil and Mercado Fitness

5:00pm - 6:00pm | California Club Operators Meeting

Moderated by Helen Durkin, J.D., Executive Vice President of Public Policy

6:00pm - 7:00pm | Canadian VIP Reception

Hosted by the Fitness Industry Council of Canada (FIC)

6:00pm - 7:00pm | Scandinavian Networking Reception

7:00pm - 9:00pm | Planet IHRSA: The International Attendee Reception

International Attendees & Invited Guests

Sponsored by Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.