Health & Fitness Business Summit

November 16, 2023
Nord Events Center
Bucharest 2023

Join us at the 2nd edition of RomaniaActive Health & Fitness BUSINESS SUMMIT 2023, held in Bucharest at the Nord Events Center.

A day full of interesting presentations and panel discussions. A unique opportunity to connect with other professionals in the field, exchange ideas, draw inspiration from the success stories of industry leaders and beyond, and develop new partnerships with the sole purpose of opening up opportunities for future growth.

You will learn the latest industry information and trends from top speakers in panel discussions, from the people you will meet and interact with during debates, lunch, or coffee breaks. It will be a day full of know-how, information, and inspiration, valuable new knowledge, and positive energy for the future.

The summit will be an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas, experiences, and information with numerous suppliers, owners, and operators of fitness clubs, alongside Romanian and international experts and leaders who will share best practices and strategies for developing businesses in the field and our industry in an efficient and innovative way.

There are dedicated coffee breaks and networking opportunities so that you can get to know and interact with other participants in the field.

It will be the ideal setting to find information about future growth opportunities, development strategies, and best practice advice. You will be able to share your own knowledge and, at the same time, learn a lot of valuable information for your future success, either from special guests or from other colleagues in the industry who have found their way to success.

Speakers lineup

ROMANIAACTIVE HEALTH & FITNESS

BUSINESS SUMMIT 2023

EVENT AGENDA

ROMANIAACTIVE HEALTH & FITNESS

BUSINESS SUMMIT 2023

We are building the future of the Romanian health & fitness industry together!

USEFUL INFORMATION * COLLABORATION AND NETWORKING * DEVELOPMENT

09.00
Participant registration
Find your seat
09.30
Change begins
- Event start
17.30
Prepared for the future
– Event ends

MC

Costin Deşliu

He played soccer for Steaua | made his debut on National TV | Money Channel | Kanal D | News of the Day on GSP TV | presenter of the Sport TVR program. Journalist, presenter, and producer of sports programs, with impressive experience in television, Costin Deșliu will be the MC of this year’s Summit.

09:30 – 10:15 OPENING SPEECHES – Outlook on the future of the health & fitness industry in Europe and Romania
  1. President of RomaniaActive Kent ORRGREN – Development plans and foundations for future success
  2. Andreas PAULSEN EuropeActive CEO / Jana HAVRDOVA EuropeActive Vice President – European Vision
  3. Iulius Marian Firczak, Member of the Romanian Chamber of Deputies
  4. Sotiris Chatzidakis, CEO of Club Romania CEO – Success through collaboration
  5. Gabriel Toncean – Vice President of the National Agency for Sport

*EuropeActive = leading non-profit organization representing the European fitness and physical activity sector

10:15 - 11:15 PRESENTATIONS – Market data and the role of RomaniaActive in the development of the health & fitness industry
  • Presentation Update on the Romanian market and report on trends – Cosmin NAE, Kent ORRGREN,
  • Results of the BeActive Day initiative in Romania – Anca Ionescu (National Agency for Sport) and Cristina Toma (RomaniaActive)
  • 2024 Activity Plan RomaniaActive – Cristina Toma (RomaniaActive)
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Wargha ENAYATI,
Founder of Enayati Medical City/Regina Maria Private Network: Exercise is Medicine—a recipe for success.

Wargha Enayati, a cardiologist, visionary entrepreneur, and innovator in the healthcare business, is the founder of the Regina Maria Private Network and Enayati Medical City, Romania’s first medical city. He laid the foundations for Romania’s private healthcare system and took on a pioneering role in several medical projects in Romania, such as the introduction of medical subscriptions and the launch of concierge medicine and second opinions through Intermedicas.

  • Recipe for success. How the healthcare system in Romania can be revolutionized
    and how the health & fitness industry can learn from the success story
    Wargha ENAYATI/Regina Maria.
  • Leading the synergy between health & fitness and wellness. How we can work together for a
    A healthier Romania?
  • Innovating in the field of well-being. Wargha Enayati’s insights into the future of healthcare &
    fitness.
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. KEY NOTE PANEL: Investments in the health & fitness industry
Omer Tetik, CEO Banca Transilvania
Chintan Surana CEO Vectr Holdings, owner World Class Romania
Sotiris Chatzidakis, CEO al CEO Club România
Andrei Gemeneanu, Managing Partner Morphosis Capital și owner Stayfit
  • How to kickstart your growth strategy. Why is the health and fitness industry a successful investment?
  • How to strengthen your fitness brand. How to generate results, attract more investors, and grow your fitness business faster.
  • How to take it to the next level and stand out in the market. What tools do you need for a winning business strategy? Professional advice for SME entrepreneurs on how to attract more funding.
12:45 - 1:45 LUNCH & NETWORKING
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. PANEL 1 Improving service quality for better results – Insights from educational leaders: Les Mills, MoveOn, Fitness Scandinavia, StayFit Academy, Lotus Sport, Elod-Lajos ABRAHAM – Advisor to the Minister of Transport and Communications (2020-2022) Moderator: Gabriel Vasilescu, CEO MoveOn
  • How can we grow and develop professions in the health and fitness field so that they command the same respect as dentists and doctors?
  • Improve your business results by adopting the most successful trends in fitness products and services.
  • Grow your health and fitness business with group fitness classes and personal training.
  • Improve service quality for faster results.
2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. PANEL 2 Maximizing fitness center services with the right suppliers
George Damian – CEO UPfit.cloud
Dimitrios Sabalis – Managing Partner Living Well (Technogym Romania)
Marius Tudor -Comercial Directo Matrix România
Sergiu Manofu – Managing Partner DY Nutrition
Sabin Piso – CEO 7Distribution
  • Developing fitness club services with the help of industry suppliers
  • The perspective of the most important suppliers on the market on how clubs can increase their revenues
3:15-3:45 p.m COFFEE & NETWORKING
3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. PANEL 3 The challenges of scaling a chain of fitness centers in Romania
Milan Mirkovic - Head Of Business Development World Class Romania
Adrian Netea - Operating Partner Stay Fit Gym
Florin Stancu – Regional Manager 18 Gym & Beauty
  • The successful strategies behind the expansion of fitness center networks
  • How adapting to local trends, optimizing resources, and innovation can influence sustainable growth
4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. PANEL 4 Advice and insights from the Romanian fitness market
Liviu Istratescu – CEO Live4Fit
Dan Tănase – General Secretary Romania Active
Radu Pertea – COO SWEAT Concept
Dacian Sarivan – CEO Barzz Fitness
Dr. Cezar Amititeloaie – Vivertine founder
  • The roadmap to success for local fitness brands: how to reap all the benefits and what the next steps are.
  • Identifying growth niches and capitalizing on emerging trends.
  • Steps that can boost the visibility of your fitness brand in Romania
5:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

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BUSINESS SUMMIT 2023

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BUSINESS SUMMIT 2022

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