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INDUSTRY INSIGHT

Developments in the world of fitness .

FILEX ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL EVENT AND ‘ BRIGHT NEW ERA ’ UNDER NEW GM

FILEX , the fitness industry convention , will hold another iteration of its Virtual Summit on Friday 30 April and Saturday 1 May . Featuring local and international speakers , including Mark Fisher who will deliver the Opening Keynote , the event will also have a special focus on active ageing in recognition of the fact that much of the fitness industry continues to cater to a younger demographic , when the fastest growing market is actually aged over 50 .
The Summit will be overseen by its newly announced General Manager , Anthony Reed , whose appointment was described by the FILEX board as ‘ marking a bright new era for the organisation ’. With over two decades of event management experience , both in Australia and overseas , Reed has been tasked with delivering postpandemic growth and a long term brand vision for FILEX , that incorporates both education and trade show elements .
Chairman , Andrew Simmons , said , ‘ FILEX stands shoulder-to-shoulder with our friends and colleagues as we rebound , and this appointment should signal our belief that Australia ’ s fitness industry is ready to dust itself off . We are confident that under Anthony ’ s stewardship we will not only reach but surpass our pre-COVID levels .’
Reed said ‘ I couldn ’ t be more excited to take on this role and to work closely with brilliant partners like Fitness Australia ; together we have the opportunity to build a fitness industry that is more robust and more innovative than ever before . And it ’ s my job to make sure FILEX remains at its very heart .’
FILEX will again deliver face-to-face events later in the year , with its Leadership Summit , Business Summit and Trainer Summit . For details of the upcoming Virtual Summit , and to register , go to filex . com . au
Source : FILEX Holdings

STRONGER TOGETHER 30 APRIL & 1 MAY 2021

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