Network Magazine Autumn 2019 | Page 11

Delegate Welcome Drinks, Friday 12 April The Fitness Show, Friday 12 – Sunday 14 April, ICC As always, the end of the first day at FILEX sees delegates requiring some liquid refreshment. FILEX isn’t just about learning new skills, it also doubles up as the industry’s weekend to party. The Delegate Welcome Drinks provide the opportunity to relax with industry peers, mingle with FILEX presenters, make new friends and reconnect with old ones (and you can grab yourself a free drink, so that’s always a good start!) FILEX is co-located with The Fitness Show, which is basically shopping nirvana for fitness professionals and a great place to see some of the latest gadgets and developments in fitness. Over the 3 days, FILEX delegates get unlimited entry to the Show, which is also open to the public. Of particular interest to club operators and professionals, though, is the Industry Zone, which has been created to provide fitness professionals with access to the latest equipment and suppliers. Round Table sessions for Sales, Retention and Team Performance This year, FILEX has introduced ‘Round Table’ sessions to the main 3-day program. By providing the opportunity to share experiences, ask questions and debate the challenges facing fitness businesses in 2019, the Round Tables look like a really valuable new addition to the program. Facilitated by leading names in fitness business sales (Steve Jensen), retention (Paul Brown) and team performance (Justin Tamsett), these have been designed to help club operators and fitness business owners run smoother and more profitable operations. Click here to find out more The FILEX Big Breakfast, Saturday 13 April Keynote Addresses, Friday 12 & Sunday 14 April FILEX is renowned for its inspiring keynote addresses and this year is no exception, with mindset coach, athlete and burns survivor Turia Pitt and strategic thinker Matt Church performing the honours. If you’ve ever heard Turia speak, you’ll know that her story is really quite something, and her FILEX presentation will undoubtedly motivate you to reassess your life, make the most of your abilities and embrace them like never before. One of Australia’s leading speakers, Matt is also no slouch, and if his previous form is anything to go by, his presentation will provide not only heart-pumping motivation but also lightbulb moments to help you guide your fitness career through the challenges of our continually disrupted industry. Click here to find out more The FILEX breakfast event is always a superb way to start the day. This year, leading social media strategist Jordana Borensztajn will be giving attendees the lowdown on boosting engagement, gaining more followers and achieving maximum cut-through in the fiercely competitive online space. As well as learning some valuable insights to enhance the effectiveness of your time spent online, it’s a great opportunity to enjoy breakfast while connecting, or catching up, with industry colleagues from around the country. Click here to find out more Women of Influence Forum, Saturday 13 April New to FILEX 2019 is the inclusion of the Women of Influence Forum in the standard FILEX program. This panel-led session promises to enable attendees to ‘share in the wisdom, experiences, lessons and losses experienced by key women of influence in the fitness industry’. Facilitated by Chantal Brodrick, who has proved herself a highly proficient MC at recent FILEX events, this super session is a rare chance to gain first- hand insight into some of the industry’s most prominent and influential female leaders and discover what they’ve achieved, the influences that shaped them, and how and why they approach business and life in the ways that they do. Click here to find out more NETWORK AUTUMN 2019 | 11