World Active, the global platform uniting fitness, wellness and physical activity associations and professional registers, announces its Third World Active Summit, taking place on Friday, 29 May 2026, in partnership with RiminiWellness in Rimini, Italy.

This year’s Summit carries particular significance. In addition to strategic dialogue among international leaders, the event will host the World Active General Assembly and the election of a new Board of Directors, a decisive moment that will shape the next chapter of the organization and define its global leadership for the coming term. The General Assembly and Board elections represent more than a formal governance process. They are a call to leadership. Member organizations from all continents are invited not only to participate in the vote, but also to actively consider presenting candidates for the new Board.

World Active encourages experienced, forward-thinking leaders from associations and professional registers worldwide to stand for election and contribute their expertise to strengthening global representation of the sector. Balanced continental representation, strategic vision and commitment to collaboration will be essential to ensuring that World Active continues to evolve as a credible and influential global federation. Serving on the Board of World Active offers a unique opportunity to shape international advocacy, contribute to strategic partnerships - including cooperation with global institutions such as the World Health Organization — and help position physical activity as a central pillar of public health, prevention and economic sustainability.

At a time when physical inactivity remains one of the leading risk factors for noncommunicable diseases worldwide, the fitness and wellness sector must speak with a stronger, coordinated global voice. World Active was founded on a simple but powerful ambition: more people, more active, more often.

The Rimini Summit will bring together representatives from all continents to:
• Strengthen global advocacy for physical activity as a public health priority
• Align sector leadership around shared standards and best practice
• Foster international cooperation across associations, registers and strategic partners
• Elect new leadership and define the strategic direction of World Active for the next phase