We invite you to the 4th edition of RomaniaActive Health & Fitness BUSINESS SUMMIT 2025, at the Nord Events Center in Bucharest, a day dedicated to presentations, panels, and networking, designed to stimulate ideas and partnerships for the future of the industry. With each edition, we bring you up-to-date information and new perspectives, designed to connect you to market developments and the fitness community in Romania.
October 22, 2025
NORD Events Center, Bucharest
October 22, 2025
NORD Events Center, Bucharest
Useful information
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.
Collaborations and Networking
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.
DEVELOPMENT
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.
The full program and list of speakers will be announced soon. The information will be updated along the way to provide you with the most relevant experience.
Speakers lineup
ROMANIAACTIVE HEALTH & FITNESS
BUSINESS SUMMIT 2025
EVENT AGENDA
ROMANIAACTIVE HEALTH & FITNESS
BUSINESS SUMMIT 2025
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
Event start
17.00
Prepared for the future – Event ends
MC
TBA
09:30 – 10:00 – Opening keynote
President of Romania Active Kent ORRGREN
Kai Troll (CEO EuropeActive)
10:00 – 11:00 - The current landscape of the international fitness industry – challenges and opportunities
With proven experience in creating and expanding international brands in the durable consumer goods sector—particularly in sports, health, and fitness—Herman brings unique expertise to our event.
As International Ambassador for Europe Active and former Member of the Board of Directors of Basic-Fit, Europe’s largest fitness network, his insights into industry development, brand expansion, and strategic leadership are unparalleled. His experience also includes key roles at companies such as Life Fitness, FIBO, SATS, and IHRSA.
11:45 – 12:00 – The Science of Onboarding: How to Turn the First 7 Days into Long-Term Loyalty
George Damian (CEO, UPfit.cloud)
12:00 – 12:40 – The Power to Grow: Romania, Europe’s New Fitness Epicenter
Panel with Kent Orrgren (CEO, World Class Romania), Alex Lascar (CEO, Stay Fit Gym), Vlad Ronea (CEO, 18Gym)
12:40 – 13:40 – Lunch
13:40 – 14:30 – From Data to Decisions: Understanding the New Fitness Consumer
Panel with Costin Radu (Brand Strategist & Digital Marketing Consultant), Cristian Ignat (Founder, Canopy Digital), Sergiu Mircea (Marketing Director, Banca Transilvania) – TBD
14:30 – 15:00 – From Physical Health to Holistic Wellbeing: The New Role of Fitness Clubs
Discussion with Samir Kapoor (Mindset Coach & Author), Dr. Glenda Rivoallan (Resilience Coach & Author)
15:00 – 15:40 – Turning Passion for Fitness into a Sustainable Business
Panel with Daniel Bolba (Founder, FIT4U), Dan Damian (Founder, Dr. Fit) + TBD
15:40 – 16:10 – Coffee Break
16:10 – 16:40 – Public Policies for a Stronger Industry:
Presentation by Matei Repan (Public Affairs Consultant, RomaniaActive) + Ciprian Paraschiv (Chairman of the Youth and Sports Committee of the Chamber of Deputies)
16:40 – 17:00 – Closing Remarks
PARTENERS
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ROMANIAACTIVE HEALTH & FITNESS
BUSINESS SUMMIT
LOCATION
Bd. Dimitrie Pompeiu No. 4-6, Bucharest, Romania 2 minutes from Pipera metro station