fuel SYD summit 26th AUGUST 2026

Presenter: Billie Cox

Leading you and your people on a transformational journey, discovering your passion and purpose for the greatest impact.” 

What does it really take to step into your power?

In this honest and inspiring Fireside Chat, Nat Grosvenor shares the leadership lessons behind her journey to CEO—exploring resilience, people-first leadership, continuous growth, and the courage to make bold decisions.

Through authentic storytelling and practical insights, Nat will challenge you to rethink success, embrace the realities of leadership, and back yourself with confidence.

Whether you're leading a team, building a business, or taking the next step in your career, you'll leave inspired to step into your power.

Presenter: Mairi Thompson

Women over 40 are re-shaping the fitness industry, and with them, the role of every movement professional is evolving.

As clients expectations grow, understanding menopause is no longer about becoming a specialist. It’s about confidently integrating menopause informed practise into the work you already do.

In this inspiring and practical session, Mairi Thompson explores the hidden influence of estrogen on movement, performance, bone, connective tissue and long term health, alongside emerging topics including joint pain and GLP-1 medications.

Discover why every PT, Fitness & Pilates Instructor and Movement Professional has a unique role to play in supporting women through midlife, and how stepping into this knowledge can strengthen your confidence, deepen client relationships and future proof your business.

Presenter:  Amal Wakim (Equ)

Building a successful business isn't about following the rules—it's about having the courage to challenge them.

Join Amal Wakim, Co-Founder and CEO of equ, as she shares how she transformed a bold idea into one of Australia's fastest-growing health technology companies. Recognised on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia-Pacific list and leading a business that has helped more than 150,000 people, Amal will explore what it takes to disrupt an industry, build a purpose-led brand, and scale with impact.

Discover why the greatest opportunities often come from questioning the status quo—and having the confidence to build something different.

Panel : Anna Davies (Refined Wellness), Alexis Dean (Soak Bathhouse), Bianca Sengos (Rainbow Sounds), Georgia May (Avive)

How Female Founders Are Building Wellness Brands Around Recovery, Regulation & Human Connection

In a world defined by burnout, overstimulation, and constant performance pressure, wellness is evolving into something far deeper than self-care — it’s becoming essential infrastructure for how people recover, regulate, and reconnect.

In this conversation, female founders from some of Australia’s leading wellness brands share how they’ve transformed this growing human need into impactful businesses and communities. From immersive recovery experiences to sound therapy and intentional wellness spaces, this panel explores the intersection of purpose, innovation, consumer behaviour, and leadership — and how modern wellness founders are building brands that people emotionally connect with and keep coming back to.

The most powerful ideas don't always come from the stage—they come from the conversations around the table.

Ring of Fire is an interactive leadership roundtable where delegates will tackle the biggest opportunities and challenges shaping the future of the fitness, health and wellness industry.

Together, you'll exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and learn from the collective experience of fellow founders, executives, managers and emerging leaders. 

Each discussion is designed to spark fresh thinking, practical solutions and meaningful connections that continue long after the event.

This isn't about finding the perfect answer.

It's about sharing perspectives, challenging each other's thinking, and leaving with new ideas, new connections and renewed confidence.

Because when leaders come together, we all step into our power.

Panel : Clare Gioules (FLG) Danielle Monroy (Planet Fitness Australia), Adriana Kalidis (PCYC NSW) and Jodie Sims (Viva Leisure)

The Leadership Behind Experiences That Empower People To Keep Showing Up:

In today’s fitness, health and wellness landscape, members are seeking more than workouts — they’re looking for spaces where they feel confident, connected, supported, and inspired to return. 

People rarely stay because of equipment alone. They stay because of how a place makes them feel.

In this conversation, executive leaders from some of Australia’s most influential fitness and community organisations explore the leadership, culture, and member experiences that turn fitness spaces into places people genuinely want to keep showing up to. From empowering frontline teams to building communities that foster belonging and confidence, this panel examines what it really takes to create powerful spaces that drive both impact and retention.