Australia’s peak body for exercise and active lifestyles, AUSactive, and AusFitness Expo, the county’s largest fitness and wellness event, have announced a two-year enhanced partnership, building on their previous collaboration. The Sydney expo will align with the AusFitness Industry Trade Show and Summit, the fitness industry’s night of nights – the AUSactive Gala Awards, and the Senior Management Summit, along with several other collaborative approaches to providing the ultimate experience for industry professionals.
Aus Fitness Expo and AUSactive in Alignment
In an attempt to provide the best environment for collaboration and forging professional relationships, the AusFitness Expo will host AUSActive’s Active Health and Trainer Summit on the Trade Show floor. The integration of these two events will make them more accessible to their target audience.
AUSactive CEO, Barrie Elvish, said that the partnership represents a significant step forward for the fitness industry in Australia. “It will create a platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and networking that will benefit both our members and AusFitness Expo attendees.”
New Content Revealed for AusFitness Expo 2024
With grand plans to scale attendance at the event, the team at AusFitness Expo is dropping an unprecedented line-up of content offerings for attendees. A number of exciting new activations have been established to draw in diverse fitness communities under one roof.
Working with leading industry associations and sporting bodies, the 2024 Sydney AusFitness Expo will see some of the nation’s fittest elite athletes compete, taking the event to the next level and inspiring attendees. AusFitness has a strong focus on bringing fitness communities together and is set to feature new activations with:
- Oceania Strongman Championships
- AusFitness Cross Functional Invitational
- Australian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships
- Australian Amateur Boxing Championships
- Australian Kettlebell Championships
- Australian Weightlifting Championships
- DEKA, the Decathlon of Functional Fitness
Along with these new offerings, the expo has continuing partnerships with events such as Powerlifting Australia Championships and OCN Natural Bodybuilding and Sports Modelling.
Shaun Krenz, Co-Founder and Event Director of AusFitness Expo, stated:
“This partnership marks a significant milestone for both entities, promising unparalleled value for event attendees and exhibitors alike.”
“Our core strategy revolves around creating an inclusive celebration of all the different fitness communities coming together under one roof, and we are thrilled with how it has all come together. The enhanced partnership and new offerings build on our mission to bring fitness communities together and further enrich the overall experience for our attendees, exhibitors, and partners. AusFitness Expo is the fitness event of the year, and we eagerly anticipate welcoming everyone to Sydney in October.”
About AusFitness Expo:
AusFitness Expo is the leading fitness and wellness event in Australia, bringing together fitness enthusiasts, industry professionals, and leading brands for an immersive experience. With a focus on community, innovation, and education, AusFitness Expo is the ultimate destination for all things fitness.
The next dates for AusFitness Expo are:
Melbourne, 13 – 14 April 2024, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Sydney, 11 – 13 October 2024, International Convention Centre Sydney
For more information, visit https://ausfitnessexpo.com.au/
About AUSactive: AUSactive is the peak association for the exercise and active health sector in Australia, dedicated to advancing and representing the interests of fitness businesses and professionals. For more information about AUSactive, visit https://ausactive.org.au/
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