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B OSTON, MA—April 6, 2023 —Health and fitness industry professionals turned out in force for the IHRSA 2023 Convention & Trade Show in San Diego March 20-22. An impressive 8,500 participants from 82 countries connected with more than 330 exhibi- tors at the industry’s leading sales, networking, and educational event. IHRSA President & CEO Liz Clark delivered a President’s Address to kick off the event on Monday, March 20, as she celebrated industry recovery and shared the vision for the future. Event highlights included keynotes from: • Robyn Benincasa, adventure racer, San Diego Firefight- er, and New York Times Best-selling Author, sponsored by ABC Fitness Solutions, • Rob O’Neill, former U.S. Navy SEAL, New York Times Best-selling Author, sponsored by Keiser Corporation, and • Cassandra Worthy, founder & CEO of Change Enthusi- asm Global, author, and consultant, sponsored by Matrix Fitness. IHRSA 2023 showcased over 150 speakers guiding in-depth education on topics such as finance and operations, diversity, equity, and inclusion, business marketing and leadership skills, and the state of the industry’s economy. Meetings and networking were crucial at the event as IHRSA and federation partners from Latin America, Europe, and Canada held forums and special gatherings. In addition, the Global Health & Fitness Alliance—IHRSA’s international advocacy arm—and the National Health & Fitness Alliance—IHR- SA’s U.S.-based advocacy arm—held various events and meetings. The vision for a Strategic Advisory Council became IHRSA 2023 Convention & Trade Show Wraps in San Diego IHRSA 2023 sets a high-water mark for global health and fitness industry engagement. Text / Press Center Photo/— Joy Wang TRADE SHOW REVIEW www.IMB2B.com 169