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NIRSA + IDEA World Conference & Expo 2026 Exhibitor List

B2B & B2CLarge-scaleIn-personInternational draw
📅 7 April 2026 – 10 April 📍 Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, US ↗ 🏢 IDEA Health & Fitness Association 🔁 annual

700

Exhibitors

14,000

Attendees

A premier global conference and expo uniting thousands of fitness, wellness, and nutrition professionals to explore industry research, source products, experience live session tracking, and participate in practical workshops.

Exhibitor mix: Features traditional category filters including Apparel, Barre, Beverage, Certification, Education, Equipment, Fit Tech, Footwear, Nutrition, Personal Training, Pilates, Software, and Supplements.

Wellness FitnessSports Outdoor fitnesswellnessnutritionrecreationpersonal traininggym equipmenthealth coachingsports science

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Venue

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

Convention centre · 56,897 m² · 1 halls · ~14,899 people

A large resort and convention hotel on the Potomac River in National Harbor, MD, featuring a 19-story atrium, nearly 2,000 rooms, and over 500,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space, including a dedicated 178,787 sq. ft. exhibition hall.

📍 201 Waterfront St, National Harbor, MD 20745, USA

Operated by Marriott International, Inc.

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Organizer

IDEA Health & Fitness Association

Private · San Diego, United States · Founded 1982

IDEA Health & Fitness Association is a global membership organization providing continuing education, professional resources, and live trade conventions for fitness and wellness professionals.

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Exhibitor list

NIRSA + IDEA World Conference & Expo exhibitor list

94 companies are exhibiting at NIRSA + IDEA World Conference & Expo. A sample of 12 is shown below — unlock the full list to see all 94.

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Why people attend

Buyers attend to discover current industry trends, demo new commercial training technology, source equipment, and obtain samples from prominent nutrition and lifestyle brands.

Who attends

Personal trainersgroup fitness instructorscampus recreation professionalsfitness and wellness leadersgym ownersand nutrition specialists.

Exhibitor categories

EquipmentFit Tech & SoftwareNutrition & SupplementsApparel & FootwearEducation & Certification

Speakers

5 speakers at NIRSA + IDEA World Conference & Expo

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"The Size-Sensitive Schedule"

Bio

A nationally-recognized speaker, educator and author of Real Fitness for Real Women. She holds a master’s degree from NYU specializing in plus-size exercise. Rochelle has appeared on the CBS Early Show and ABC World News Tonight.

inclusive fitnessobesitygroup exercise
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"Fitness Programming Equipment Trends"

Bio

Patricia Ryan, MS, develops educational content for leaders and professionals in the wellness, fitness and older-adult marketplaces. Ryan has conducted market research and authored numerous white papers, survey reports, industry analyses and research reviews along with producing educational webinars. She holds a master’s of science degree in instructional technology aimed at designing professional education. She was IDEA’s first editor in chief and developed the Gold Standard of content for which IDEA is still known.

fitness programmingequipment trendsfitness business strategy
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"Offering Holistic Health Programming"

holistic healthmind-body fitnesswellness programming
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"Show Me the $: How to Make Group Fitness Profitable With Fee-Based Programming"

group fitness profitabilityfee-based programmingfitness business
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Darren Jacobson

Innovator of the franchise personal training concept · Virgin Active South Africa

"Programming for Profit"

Bio

Darren Jacobson is the innovator of the franchise personal training concept for Virgin Active South Africa, where he manages over 750 personal trainers in 88 health clubs. He holds a bachelor’s degree in human movement science and is a featured writer for numerous industry publications. In addition, Darren sits on the IDEA Personal Training Committee and has presented at fitness conventions across South Africa, Canada and the United States.

fitness programmingrevenue generationmember retention

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Frequently asked questions

When is NIRSA + IDEA World Conference & Expo?+
NIRSA + IDEA World Conference & Expo takes place on 7 April 2026 to 10 April 2026.
Where is NIRSA + IDEA World Conference & Expo held?+
NIRSA + IDEA World Conference & Expo is held at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, US.
Who organises NIRSA + IDEA World Conference & Expo?+
NIRSA + IDEA World Conference & Expo is organised by IDEA Health & Fitness Association.
How many exhibitors attend NIRSA + IDEA World Conference & Expo?+
NIRSA + IDEA World Conference & Expo typically hosts approximately 700 exhibitors.
How often is NIRSA + IDEA World Conference & Expo held?+
NIRSA + IDEA World Conference & Expo is held annual.

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