FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MedFit Global Virtual Conference Returns to FBA's SUCCEED! Platform for 2026
"Back after an incredibly successful 2025 debut, the MedFit Global Virtual Conference returns in late September 2026."
(Minneapolis, MN – March 1, 2026) - The MedFit Education Foundation is proud to confirm the second annual MedFit Global Virtual Conference, which will once again be produced on the SUCCEED! Virtual Conference platform. The 2026 edition is scheduled for late September 2026 (exact dates to be announced), expanding on a landmark inaugural event in 2025 that demonstrated overwhelming demand for clinically focused, practical education.
“MedFit’s first global virtual conference validated what clinicians and fitness teams already know: there’s a huge need for evidence-based, accessible education that fits into busy clinical and practice schedules,” said Josh Leve. “We’re excited to host MedFit again on the SUCCEED! platform and scale what worked; deeper clinical tracks, more practitioner pathways, and even greater on-demand access so teams can learn and implement without missing a beat.”
The momentum from 2025
The inaugural MedFit Global Virtual Conference (2025) delivered exceptional reach and engagement, proving virtual-first programming is essential for the medical-fitness ecosystem:
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Event hub momentum: the MedFit conference page recorded ~29,000 unique visitors and ~97,000 page views, accounting for roughly one-third of the site’s traffic during the window.
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New audience expansion: more than 23,000 first-time visitors landed on the conference hub, signaling strong net-new demand for clinically aligned fitness content.
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High engagement across deep subject matter: attendees consumed more than 80 expert-led sessions covering clinical, programmatic, and operational topics.
“From the beginning, we believed medical-fitness professionals needed a dedicated, practical education home,” said Lisa Dougherty. “The energy and engagement from our inaugural event proved that this format works. For fitness and health professionals balancing client care, business responsibilities, and family life, virtual learning is not a compromise; it’s often the most practical way to upskill teams together.”
Standout themes that will expand in 2026
The 2025 program highlighted clinically critical topics that resonated with attendees. Those themes, and new extensions planned for 2026, include:
- Bridging healthcare and fitness with practical referral pathways
- Precision programming for chronic conditions and aging populations
- Functional therapies that support foundational movement and system integrity
- Use of objective data and physiological signals in exercise programming
- Behavior change and long-term adherence strategies
- Innovations in patient-centered technology and gamified exercise
Real voices, real impact. Attendees praised the format and content:
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“The ability to watch the event when I had time and at my pace was truly a blessing.” - Jill Kitko
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“Everything just worked. The convenience of the vast array of education topics from home was extraordinary.” - Karen Gordon
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“One of the best online conferences I’ve been to… I would do this again!” - Jennifer Aube
Registration & updates
Join the mailing list for event updates and registration notification: https://medfitfoundation.org/virtualconference/
If you're interested in speaking at the event, you can submit a presentation proposal: https://medfitfoundation.org/presenter-submission/
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About the MedFit Education Foundation
The MedFit Education Foundation (MFEF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2017, is dedicated to advancing education for fitness and allied health professionals to better serve aging adults and those with chronic conditions, medical conditions and disabilities. Through online courses, webinars and conferences, MFEF provides knowledge & training needed to deliver safe, effective and inclusive programming.
About the FBA
The Fitness Business Association (FBA) is a community for fitness professionals pursuing excellence whereby you can build upon your technical certification with the fitness business principles necessary to elevate your skills and truly set you apart. The FBA hosts 3 Virtual Fitness Conferences a year, advances the industry with the FBA Certification Program, and provides premier association perks and benefits. Built upon legacy, credibility, and prestige, the FBA enjoys support from the most influential fitness companies & certifying organizations.
About the FBA Virtual Conference, powered by SUCCEED!
Launched in May 2019 as an in-person event, and continuing with three virtual events a year, the FBA Virtual Conference has drawn nearly 40,000 owners, operators, fitpros, and aspiring fitness business owners of all types. Up next is the Spring FBA Virtual Conference, happening April 9-11, 2026.