PRESS RELEASE
Press Release n. 3 of 22/05/2026 ( download download )
· The World Active Summit has chosen Rimini for the first time in its history as the venue for its General Assembly and to elect its new world Board
· The Global Fitness Leaders Meeting will see delegates from over 20 countries gather to define the profession’s new international standards and promote trainer mobility
· The Industry Leaders & Experts programme ignites the debate on artificial intelligence, new revenue models, and the best sports medicine thanks to the partnership with Isokinetic
Rimini, 28-31 May 2026 – The decision-making epicentre of global wellbeing: this is the trajectory of the 20th edition of RiminiWellness, Italian Exhibition Group’s (IEG) fitness, wellness, sport and healthy eating event, which further strengthens its positioning as a strategic platform for international business. The event, scheduled to take place from 28th to 31st May at Rimini Expo Centre and on the Riviera, will transform the exhibition facility into an ecosystem where institutions, large club chains and technological innovators will define the industry’s global scenario, where the rules of tomorrow's market are written through direct debate between the world's top stakeholders.
THE SECTOR’S WORLD LEADERS IN RIMINI: WORLD ACTIVE AND GLOBAL LEADERS
The international prestige of RiminiWellness is confirmed with the first Italian edition of the World Active Summit, scheduled for Friday 29th May. World Active has chosen Rimini as the location for the third General Assembly and the election of the new Board of Directors to define the federation's leadership and strategies for the coming years, strengthening the role of physical activity as a pillar of public health in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO).
The Global Fitness Leaders Meeting will also be held on Saturday 30th May, a summit co-organised by REPs Polska and Poland Active, which will see a gathering of fitness leaders from over 20 countries, including the USA, Brazil, India, the United Arab Emirates, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Egypt, Oman, the Czech Republic, Poland, Italy, Ukraine, Malta and the Netherlands, to discuss the development of an ethical and connected global industry
SCIENCE AND PERFORMANCE: ISOKINETIC SPORTS MEDICINE PARTNER
The Health sector of RiminiWellness 2026 will be further strengthened through a partnership with Isokinetic, an international medical group and FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence as Sports Medicine Partner. Specialising in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopaedic and sports injuries, Isokinetic stands out for a specific clinical approach that adheres to rigorous biological and biomechanical criteria in its daily pursuit of excellence for the patient. At RiminiWellness an elite multidisciplinary team including sports doctors, physiatrists, physiotherapists, chiropractors and nutritionists will be on hand to share specialised clinical activities and personalised approaches that integrate FIFA sports medicine at the heart of the wellness industry. The group will participate with technical and scientific content and brand vision led by scientific director Francesco della Villa: “The Isokinetic Medical Group is delighted to be the Sports Medicine partner for the upcoming edition of RiminiWellness,” he stated, emphasising how the two organisations share the same strategic objective: to improve quality of life through exercise and the promotion of an active lifestyle.
INNOVATION AND BUSINESS: INDUSTRY LEADERS IN ARENA
Business contents at RiminiWellness will be enhanced Industry Leaders, international professionals who guide the development of the fitness sector from a corporate perspective, and Industry Experts: industry experts and professionals who will focus on topics like health, wellness travel, nutrition and physiotherapy, with a particular emphasis on the Italian market.
The debate on the future of fitness, wellness, and physical activity clubs will take place in the Fitness Innovation Arena on Friday 29th May with the workshop "How gyms can unlock new revenue streams by understanding real user needs", led by Industry Leader Natalia Karbasova, Founder of FitTech Club, one of Europe's leading voices on fitness business. The session will analyse sector trends, from the concept of longevity to product and pricing strategies, with contributions from global innovators.
This will be followed by a technological focus with "Human First, Tech Forward: AI’s Role in the Future of Fitness & Health Coaching" with Kathleen Ferguson and Igor Castiglia. The event will explore the role of artificial intelligence in coaching, between technological value and the central importance of human connection. Castiglia will also lead the talk “From Fitness to Stress Management: how clubs can truly influence people’s wellbeing” illustrating tools, skills and technologies for improving both athletic performance and an individual’s physiological balance.
The day’s programme in the Fitness Innovation Arena will be rounded off in the afternoon of Friday 29th May by the REX Roundtables, moderated by Fausto Di Giulio. The REX World Fitness Panel will bring to Rimini the international visions of Aleksander Wilewski (Poland), Fahad Alhagbani (Armah Sports Company, Saudi Arabia), and Barry Walsh (Iconic Health Clubs, Ireland). The Successful Gyms training programme and Alessandro Madonia’s strategic business consulting will also be back, featuring five sessions designed for gym owners and trainers.
Topics addressed over the four days of the event will cover inclusion, physiotherapy, holistic wellbeing, wellness travel, nutrition and health, with interventions from Industry Experts: Andrea De Beni will be presenting the Adaptive Workout; Simona Oberhammer will be presenting “The Gymintima Method” on the importance of the pelvic muscles; and Paola Rizzitelli will be heading a panel on wellness tourism with the participation of representatives from DOVE, ItalCares, IEG’s congress division and Terme di Comano.
Lastly, through its Culinary Wellness Solutions, ALMA – The International School of Italian Cuisine has chosen Rimini to launch its new Master in Health and Performance Chef, transforming food into a strategic asset for longevity clinics, sports companies and B2B hospitality.
ABOUT RIMINIWELLNESS 2026
Dates: 28/31 May 2026; event: international trade show; organisation: Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A.; frequency: annual; edition: 20th; entry: public and trade; info: www.riminiwellness.com
PRESS CONTACT ITALIAN EXHIBITION GROUP
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press office manager: Marco Forcellini, Pier Francesco Bellini | press office coordinator: Luca Paganin | press office specialist: Mirko Malgieri; Nicoletta Evangelisti | press office assistant: Julia Andreatta media@iegexpo.it
MEDIA AGENCY RIMINIWELLNESS 2026
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