Middle East's Leading Fitness and Wellness Summit
MEFIT SUMMIT 2026
- Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
- 16 - 17 Oct 2026
INTERNATIONAL & LOCAL PRESENTERS
ATTENDEES FROM THE MENA REIGION
HOURS OF SEMINARS AND EDUCATION
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
Middle East’s Flagship Fitness & Wellness Summit
MEFIT Summit returns to Dubai in October 2026, bringing together fitness professionals, entrepreneurs, wellness brands, and global thought leaders. Over 4 action-packed days, discover expert-led sessions, hands-on workshops, and powerful networking — all designed to elevate your skills, grow your business, and inspire your journey.
INTERNATIONAL & LOCAL PRESENTERS
ATTENDEES FROM THE MENA REIGION
HOURS OF SEMINARS AND EDUCATION
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
INTERNATIONAL & LOCAL PRESENTERS
ATTENDEES FROM THE MENA REIGION
HOURS OF SEMINARS AND EDUCATION
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
Big News for the UAE Fitness Industry!
MEFIT Summit X Health & Fitness Association (HFA)
The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) and MEFITPRO are joining forces in a landmark collaboration ahead of the 2026 MEFIT Summit. Together, they’re uniting global expertise with local innovation to drive long-term industry growth and professional development.
The Countdown Begins
Agenda
Business Summit
Fitness Summit
Fitness Summit
Business Summit
8.30 AM - 9.00 AM
Arrival of Dignitaries & Welcome Networking Breakfast
Sponsored by Nuzest
Coffee, Tea, Snacks & Smoothies
9.00 AM - 9.15 AM
Welcome Speech
MEFITPRO
9.15 AM - 10.00 AM
KEY NOTE SPEECH - LEAD, EXECUTE, AND MULTIPLY
Aidan O'Brien
Strategic Advisor & Executive Mentor
10.00 AM - 10.15 AM
9D BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Joe Moore
CEO & Co-Founder, 9D Breathwork
10.15 AM - 11.15 AM
HITTING DEPTH WITH SALES
Daniel Webster
Co-Founder, Boxology
11.15 AM - 11.30 AM
BREAK
11.30 AM - 12.00 PM
THE GROWTH LEAK
Hamza Gherara
Founder, GHM Consultancy
12.00 PM - 1.00 PM
THE FUTURE OF WELLNESS SPACES
Panel Discussion 1
1.00 PM - 2.00 PM
THINK GLOBALLY. ACT LOCALLY
Panel Discussion 2
Fitness Summit
BallRoom 1 + 2 + 3
Palm 1
Palm 2 + 3
Palm 4 + 5
Palm 6
8:30 - 10:00
am
Business Summit
Prerequisites First: Building Better Squats
Adam Jongsma
GLP-1 drugs: Our Fat Loss Saviour?
Benjamin Siong
The Peak Way
Mila Bonvini
Shoulder Pain, Scapula & Posture
Dr. Bilal Al Baba
10:15 - 11:45
am
Business Summit
Building 3D Glutes: From Assessment to Application
Ross Gilmour
Mushrooms & the Biology of Ageing: Exploring the evidence for medicinal mushrooms in healthspan, cellular resilience and longevity
Romina Melwani
Find your Powerhouse
Elena Paraschiv
The Everyday Athlete: Developing Strength, Power & Peakspan
Remi Vanecht
12:00 - 01:30
pm
Business Summit
TBC
Burgener Strength Coach - Snatch Workshop
Gemma Webster
Beyond Recovery: The Science of Contrast Therapy for Performance, Resilience, and Longevity
Dr. Elie Abirached
Pre and Post Natal Pilates Foundations
Mila Bonvini
Pain Management and Injury Prevention in: Hips, Knees & Ankles
Dr. Bilal Al Baba
Lunch Break - 1.30pm to 02.30pm
02:30 - 04:00
pm
How to add online coaching to your personal training business (without losing service quality and income)
Mark Coles
Strength From the Inside Out: Intra-Abdominal Pressure Creation, Training, and Integration
Adam Jongsma
The Peptide Protocol: Precision Strategies for Repair, Resilience & Healthy Ageing
Dr. Jenna Burton
Mat Mastery: Precision & Feedback
Mila Bonvini
Hips Don’t Lie: Uncover What Your Hips Are Actually Capable Of… and Walk Out Buttery Smooth
Ava Rodriguez
04.15 to 05.45
pm
Train Like an Athlete: Performance Principles for All Levels
Benjamin Siong
BlazePod’s Reactive Intelligence- Next Level Human Performance
Simon Jacobs
Breathe to Perform: Using Breathwork to Optimize Stress, Recovery & Longevity
9D Breathwork / AJ
Youth-full Pilates
Elena Paraschiv
Hyperice Assisted Stretching Certification
Remi Vanecht
Fitness Summit
Ball Room 1
Ball Room 2 + 3
Palm 1
Palm 2 + 3
Palm 4 + 5
Palm 6
8:30 - 10:00
am
The Female Physique Coaching Blueprint: From Physiology to Practical Application
Ross Gilmour
Behavioural Coaching for increased Client Compliance
Benjamin Siong
Discover the power of the Turkish get up!
Marlon Villanueva
Faster & Stronger - Become a Better Athlete with SAQ and Plyos
Johnny Nemer
Char-ismatic Flow
Mila Bonvini
The Future of Coaching: From Fitness Professional to Transformation Facilitator
AJ
10:15 - 11:45
am
Reverse Dieting: Eat More, Stay Lean
Marcin Olszewski
The Gut's Role in What You Eat and How You Recover
Dr. Omar Khokhar
Trauma-Informed Coaching in Fitness
Mona Bitar
From Postural Assessment to Movement Application
Dr. Bilal Al Baba
Balance the strength and the stretch
Elena Paraschiv
Cold therapy: Hype, Help or Both?
Remi Vanecht
12:00 - 01:30
pm
How to sell coaching, stand out, & consistently grow, in a crowded market
Mark Coles
THE MIDLIFE METABOLIC RESET: Why Women Stop Responding to Diet & Training After 40
Gayu Lewis
Motivation Redefined by Reactive Intelligence - Powered by BlazePod
Simon Jacobs
Burgener Strength Coach - Clean & Jerk Workshop
Gemma Webster
Reformer Variations
Mila Bonvini
Rice Krispie Shoulders and Neck Pain: Why Mobility Exercises Won’t Get Rid of them
Ava Rodriguez
Lunch Break - 1.30pm to 02.30pm
02:30 - 04:00
pm
The Embodied Breath: Nervous System Mastery for Performance, Readiness, and Leadership
Mona Bitar
May The Force Oppose You! The One True Foundation For Understanding All Exercise
Ross Gilmour
RockTape Fundamentals: Taping for Movement & Performance
Dr. Bilal Al Baba
Applied Biomechanics: Mastering Muscle Bias in Pulling
Adam Jongsma
Back connections - Build your Stamina!
Elena Paraschiv
Grumpy Knees & Wobbly Legs: Ditch the traditional knee strengthening and train them to tolerate load
Ava Rodriguez
04.15 to 05.45
pm
The Business of Breathwork
Joe Moore
Eating According to Your Body Type and Blood Type – What’s The Go?
Benjamin Siong
Beyond Exercise - Coaching Fibromyalgia Clients
Mais Jawhari
Tweaking the Hinge: Biasing Glutes, Hamstrings, and Adductors
Adam Jongsma
The Magic in the Circle
Elena Paraschiv
Reformer Without the Machine: Programming Pilates Resistance Anywhere with the Bala Pilates Method
Yousra Shaher
Get Your Pass to MEFIT Summit 2026
Secure your spot at the Middle East’s premier fitness and wellness event. Choose from a range of ticket options designed for professionals, educators, and enthusiasts.
Business Summit
1 Day Ticket
• Choose Your Day
• Focused Summit Access
• Refreshments Included
• Optional Buffet Lunch
2 Days Ticket
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