COMMUNITY
Riding high on a wave of positive energy !
Writing this column for this edition of Network magazine is one of my easiest tasks of the year . The reason for that is FILEX 2017 was just a few days ago , and , as I type this , we are literally in the process of unpacking the weekend and dissecting what was , without a doubt , our best event yet . The whole Network team is running on the smell of an oily rag after an extraordinary effort over four long days , but also riding high on a wave of the positive energy of thousands of fitness professionals .
It would be hard to recap in a few words the experience of the FILEX event , so instead I ’ ll use this space to express my thanks .
First , to our amazing presenters who brought their global expertise and their A-Game to hundreds of sessions over the weekend . We hosted some of the highest calibre presenters we ’ ve ever had , and they delivered in spades . A lot of work goes in to preparing even a short presentation , and for your efforts I thank you .
Second , to our unbelievable Event Crew of volunteers who worked their rear ends off to ensure that all sessions had the equipment and A / V they needed . We simply couldn ’ t put FILEX on without you , and for that I say thank you .
Third , to our extraordinary Network team who worked tirelessly for four very long days – not to mention long weeks in the lead up – to deliver a seamless onsite experience for everyone involved . I ’ m humbled to be a part of this team , and can ’ t imagine a better bunch to work with . Thank you , thank you , thank you .
And , finally , to Nigel and Lisa Champion , and Greg Hurst . Your tireless work over the past 30 years has literally made the Australian fitness community what it is today . We celebrated this enormous legacy at FILEX ( see page 10 ), and you deserve every accolade you receive .
FILEX is always an excellent reminder to me of just how fortunate I am , indeed we all are , to work in this amazing industry . Every handshake , smile , hug and kiss we shared onsite was full of optimism and energy , something that I believe is almost unique to the fitness industry and our community .
I look forward to repeating the experience with you all next year , from 20-22 April at ICC Sydney .
Regards ,
Ryan Hogan , CEO ceo @ fitnessnetwork . com . au
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