The PerformX Stage, in partnership with Velites

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When: 9am-5pm, both days

Where: The PerformX Stage

The PerformX Stage is designed to help leaders unlock the strategies that drive business success in the fitness industry. With a 400-seat capacity, this stage is designed for the ambitious and aspiring gym owners and managers eager to hear from top mentors about the essential lessons that will help them thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Understand and master all the hats required of a gym owner, from leadership to sales and marketing, from finance to mindset. 

Curated by our Advisory Board, the programme brings together the best in the game. This year’s line-up is epic with all the UK’s leading mentors, including JC Vacassin, Ollie Marchon, Jenz Robinson, Two-Brain Mentorship, Dan Aguilera and FMA.

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Gym of the Future

When: 9am-5pm, both days

Where: Gym of the Future

Innovation and future thinking is at the core of what we do at PerformX. So, it’s a no-brainer that the Gym of the Future returns as a centrepiece to our 2026 show. Working with leading designers and thought leaders, we’re bringing you a taste of things to come when it comes to gym design and customer experience.
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XLAB Stage sponsored by Cloud Gym

When: 9am-5pm, both days

Where: XLAB Stage

The XLAB Stage is where coaches, PTs, and practitioners can level up their skills in business, coaching, and behaviour change. With a focus on cutting-edge insights, it attracts a large crowd eager to learn. This year’s programme is packed with valuable lessons for anyone looking to take their expertise to the next level.
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The PerformX Stage, in partnership with Velites

When: 9am-5pm, both days

Where: The PerformX Stage

The Business Stage is where gym owners and managers learn the strategies to drive success in the fitness industry. With a 400-seat capacity, it’s designed for those eager to hear from top mentors on leadership, sales, marketing, finance, and mindset. Curated by our Advisory Board, the programme features the UK’s leading mentors.
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The Main Stage Auditorium, in partnership with Life Fitness / Hammer Strength

When: 9am-5pm, both days

Where: The Main Stage Auditorium

The Auditorium is the main stage at PerformX, hosting keynotes, panels, and masterclasses from top talent, all curated by our Advisory Board. Past speakers include Steven Bartlett, Ben Francis, Amir Khan, Gabby Logan, and Barry Hearn. This year’s lineup is our strongest yet. With 600 seats and standing room, it’s the busiest stage, attracting the industry’s leaders. It’s where big ideas and opportunities unfold.
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The VIP Club: Brought to you by REP Fitness

When: Access all day

Where: The VIP Club

The PerformX VIP Club, brought to you by REP Fitness, is where the industry’s brightest minds come to connect, collaborate, and recharge. Think of it as your exclusive, behind-the-scenes sanctuary: designed for 800+ high-level decision-makers from the top fitness and wellbeing brands like Everlast, Third Space, Accor, everyone active, David Lloyd and more. It’s not just a space; it’s the epicentre of innovation, insight, and high-powered networking.
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The Coaching Zone, powered by Pure Energy Music

When: 9am-5pm, both days

Where: The Coaching Zone

The Coaching Zone, powered by Pure Energy Music, is where science-backed coaching comes to life. It’s a hands-on space for personal trainers to deep-dive into the practical elements of coaching, with a series of actionable workshops over two days. Expect constant energy as professionals sharpen their skills.
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