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MedFit Education Foundation and FBA Partner to Launch Global MedFit Virtual Conference Hosted on SUCCEED! Platform
"Strategic Partnership Unites Fitness and Healthcare Sectors; MFN and MedFit Classroom Named Diamond Sponsors"
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN – May 14, 2025) – The MedFit Education Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to redefining preventive healthcare through medical fitness, has announced a groundbreaking strategic partnership with the Fitness Business Association (FBA), and its SUCCEED! Virtual Conference, to launch the Global MedFit Virtual Conference, set for October 2025.
The event will be fully hosted on FBA’s custom-built SUCCEED! virtual platform, which has powered the most successful online events in the fitness industry. As part of the agreement, FBA will provide complete end-to-end support including marketing, ticketing, sales, tech infrastructure, and live production.
To further solidify the collaboration, the MedFit Network (MFN) and MedFit Classroom, both key arms of the MedFit ecosystem, will serve as Diamond Sponsors, the highest sponsorship tier offered. Their involvement will bring additional credibility, reach, and educational depth to the event.
“Our goal at the MedFit Education Foundation has always been to bridge the gap between fitness and healthcare,” said Lisa Dougherty, Founder and CEO of the Foundation. “With the FBA and the SUCCEED! platform as our partners, we’re taking that mission to a global audience. We’re also thrilled to have MFN and MedFit Classroom serve as Diamond Sponsors, amplifying the educational value and professional impact of this event.”
“This isn’t just another conference, it’s a strategic movement to bring fitness and healthcare into greater alignment,” added Josh Leve, Founder & CEO of the FBA. “We’re proud to host this event through our SUCCEED! platform, support MedFit’s mission, and welcome MFN and MedFit Classroom as top-tier sponsors.”
The Global MedFit Virtual Conference will offer multiple days of live and on-demand content for medical fitness professionals, personal trainers, allied health providers, and wellness leaders. Attendees can expect cutting-edge education, CEC/CE opportunities, and a truly global networking experience.
Full registration, speaker lineup, and sponsorship details will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information about the MedFit Education Foundation, visit www.medfitfoundation.org. Learn more about the FBA and SUCCEED! Virtual Conference at www.fbafitness.com. Explore the MedFit Network at www.medfitnetwork.org and MedFit Classroom at www.medfitclassroom.org.
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About 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 called: SUCCEED!, 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 SUCCEED! Conferences & Expos
Launched in May 2019 as an in-person event, and continuing with three virtual events a year, SUCCEED! the FBA Virtual Conference has drawn over 32,000 owners, operators, fitpros, and aspiring fitness business owners of all types. Up next is the SUCCEED! Virtual Conference, happening August 13-18, 2025.
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