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 & Fitness Summit
Fitness Summit
Business & Fitness Summit
Business
BallRoom 1 + 2 + 3
Fitness
Palm 1
Longevity & Biohacking
Palm 2
Strength & Conditioning
Palm 3
PILATES
Palm 4 + 5
Rehab & Corrective Exercise
Palm 6
8:30 - 10:00
am
Business Summit
TBC
Dose and shear — The Science of Compression, Self-massage, and the Sticky Five
Dr. Steve Capobianco
Nutrition for Midlife Women – Staying Strong Through the Change and Beyond
Kat Barefield
Prerequisites First: Building Better Squats
Adam Jongsma
The Peak Way
Mila Bonvini
The Foot-Ankle Powerhouse: Restoring the Kinetic Chain's Foundation
Marty Miller
10:15 - 11:45
am
Business Summit
TBC
Increase your revenue potential with Hyperice Assisted Stretching Certification
Remi Vanecht
GLP-1 drugs: Our Fat Loss Saviour?
Benjamin Siong
Building Better Sessions: Movement Prep That Actually Transfers
Kevin Carr
Find your Powerhouse
Elena Paraschiv
Hips Don’t Lie: Uncover What Your Hips Are Actually Capable Of… and Walk Out Buttery Smooth
Ava Rodriguez
12:00 - 01:30
pm
Business Summit
TBC
C-Section vs Vaginal Birth: What Actually Changes in Postnatal Rehab?
Gemma Ovens
Foundational Nutrition – The Link Between Micronutrients and Longevity
Kat Barefield
Building 3D Glutes: From Assessment to Application
Ross Gilmour
Pre and Post Natal Pilates Foundations
Mila Bonvini
Leveling the Playing Field: Correcting the Asymmetrical Hip Shift
Marty Miller
Lunch Break - 1.30pm to 02.30pm
02:30 - 04:00
pm
How to add online coaching to your personal training business
Mark Coles
Skin Signal — the Neuroscience of Kinesiology Taping and the Top Five Applications
Dr. Steve Capobianco
The FITPRO's Guide to Healthspan- Helping clients live stronger, healthier, longer lives.
Wattbike
Coaching Power: Plyometrics & Med Ball Training Made Simple
Kevin Carr
Balance the strength and the stretch
Elena Paraschiv
Shoulder Kinetic Chain Integration: Fixing the Overhead Athlete and Weekend Warrior
Marty Miller
04.15 to 05.45
pm
Train Like an Athlete: Performance Principles for All Levels
Benjamin Siong
The Science of Body Recomposition – Losing Fat and Gaining Muscle Simultaneously
Kat Barefield
Cold therapy technologies and programming that actually fit your clients’ Lives
Remi Vanecht
Strength From the Inside Out: Intra-Abdominal Pressure Creation, Training, and Integration
Adam Jongsma
Char-ismatic Flow
Mila Bonvini
The Shift — Understanding pain, threat, and the window that touch opens
Dr. Steve Capobianco
Fitness Summit
Fitness
Ball Room 1
Longevity & Biohacking
Ball Room 2
Rehab & Corrective Exercise
Ball Room 3
Functional Training
Palm 1
Strength & Conditioning
Palm 2 + 3
PILATES
Palm 4 + 5
Fitness
Palm 6
8:30 - 10:00
am
Behavioural Coaching for increased Client Compliance
Benjamin Siong
The Protein Priority: How Much, What Kind, & When It Really Matters
Kat Barefield
The Core-to-Periphery Link: Resetting the Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex (LPHC)
Marty Miller
Discover the power of the Turkish get up!
Marlon Villanueva
Faster & Stronger - Become a Better Athlete with SAQ and Plyos
Johnny Nemer
Youth-full Pilates
Elena Paraschiv
The Female Physique Coaching Blueprint: From Physiology to Practical Application
Ross Gilmour
10:15 - 11:45
am
Reverse Dieting: Eat More, Stay Lean
Marcin Olszewski
Metabolic Comeback: How Movement Rebuilds Insulin Sensitivity & Energy Control
Dr. Danny Gelan
The AMP Toolkit — IASTM, Cupping, Vibration, and Floss as Precision Sensory Instruments
Dr. Steve Capobianco
Beyond Pilates: The Reformer as the New Everyday Tool for Personal Training
Remi Vanecht & Yousra
Tweaking the Hinge: Biasing Glutes, Hamstrings, and Adductors
Adam Jongsma
Reformer Variations
Mila Bonvini
TBC
TBC
12:00 - 01:30
pm
How to sell coaching, stand out, & consistently grow, in a crowded market
Mark Coles
Protecting Muscle in the Age of GLP-1 – Nutrition for Clients Using Weight Loss Medications
Kat Barefield
The Hybrid Edge — AMP Pro Tools Applied to the Modern Fitness Competitor
Dr. Steve Capobianco
TBC
Andrew Clements
Conditioning Without Guesswork: Testing & Programming Made Practical
Kevin Carr
Back connections - Build your Stamina!
Elena Paraschiv
Why Mobility Exercises Won’t Get Rid of Your Rice Krispie Shoulders and Neck Pain
Ava Rodriguez
Lunch Break - 1.30pm to 02.30pm
02:30 - 04:00
pm
May The Force Oppose You! The One True Foundation For Understanding All Exercise
Ross Gilmour
The Embodied Breath: Nervous System Mastery for Performance, Readiness, & Leadership
Mona Bitar
Advanced CES Solutions for Dynamic Knee Valgus
Marty Miller
Where Strength Meets Motherhood: A Coach's Bala Mama Playbook
Yousra & Margarita
Applied Biomechanics: Mastering Muscle Bias in Pulling
Adam Jongsma
Mat Mastery: Precision & Feedback
Mila Bonvini
TBC
TBC
04.15 to 05.45
pm
Sports Nutrition – Fueling to Optimize Performance
Kat Barefield
Eating According to Your Body Type and Blood Type – What’s The Go?
Benjamin Siong
Advanced CES Solutions for Dynamic Knee Valgus
Marty Miller
AMP Pro — Bringing it all Together and Stepping into your New Identity
Dr. Steve Capobianco
Strength Training That Scales: A System for Any Client
Kevin Carr
The Magic in the Circle
Elena Paraschiv
Grumpy Knees & Wobbly Legs: Why traditional knee strengthening & rehab misses the mark & how to finally train them to tolerate load
Ava Rodriguez
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
AED 399
• Industry Leader Access
• Exclusive Lunch
• Insightful Panels
• MEFIT26 Goodie Bag
1 Day Ticket
AED 299
• Choose Your Day
• Focused Summit Access
• Refreshments Included
• Optional Buffet Lunch
2 Days Ticket
AED 440Best Seller
• Full Event Access
• All Summits Included
• Refreshments Provided
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