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Jim Worthington to Deliver Opening Keynote at the 5th Annual Motionsoft Technology Summit; EOS Fitness, Excel Fitness Holdings, Gold’s Gym, and Planet Fitness Executives Join the Motionsoft Technology Summit Advisory Board

Posted: August 15, 2018 in Suppliers

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ROCKVILLE, MD – Motionsoft, a leader in advanced software, integrated payment processing and back office business management services for the health, fitness and wellness markets, and host of the annual Motionsoft Technology Summit announced that Jim Worthington will deliver the opening keynoted for the 5th annual Motionsoft Technology Summit in Washington, D.C.

Jim Worthington is the newly-elected chair of the Board of Directors of the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) and is the owner of the Newtown Athletic Club. The Newtown Athletic Club, celebrating their 40th anniversary, is the third-largest individually owned health club in the U.S. with over 250,000 square feet on 22 acres.

Mr. Worthington was recently named to The President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN). Mr. Worthington will be serving with other newly appointed leaders, including: Herschel Walker, Mariano Rivera, Bill Belichick, Dr. Oz, Lou Ferrigno, and Misty-May Traenor. The President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition was formed in 1965, to create and promote programs that allow Americans to adopt healthy lifestyles including the importance of regular physical activity and good nutrition.

Now in its fifth year, the Motionsoft Technology Summit is expected to draw more than 200 senior industry professionals in information technology, sales, and marketing from North America, Australia, and Europe.

Al Noshirvani, chairman of Motionsoft, and founder and co-host of the Motionsoft Technology Summit, said, “Jim Worthington is one of the most experienced club operators in our industry. He has been instrumental in gaining support and passing the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act, which will allow the use of tax-free health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts to be used on qualified activities such as gym memberships and youth sports through The U.S. House of Representatives. It’s an honor to have Jim share his insights and priorities as the newly-elected chair of the IHRSA Board of Directors with our attendees.”

Full conference registration includes a rooftop welcoming reception, breakfast and lunch both days, snacks, and a Summit dinner is available online at https://www.motionsofttechnologysummit.com. The official venue for the Motionsoft Technology Summit is the newly opened The LINE DC hotel, 1770 Euclid St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009.

The title sponsor of the 5th annual Motionsoft Technology Summit is Matrix Fitness. Content sponsors include eGym, InTouch Technology, Myzone, Wexer, Listen360, Silicus, Reunify, and Styku.

ROCKVILLE, MD – Motionsoft, a leader in advanced software, integrated payment processing and back office business management services for the fitness, health and wellness markets, announced that Troy Freet with EOS Fitness, Jeff Helfgott with Excel Fitness Holdings, Dave Reissman with Gold’s Gym, and Craig Miller with Planet Fitness have joined the 2018 Motionsoft Technology Summit Advisory Board.

The Technology Summit’s advisory board is an all-volunteer group of distinguished fitness technology leaders and wellness industry experts who serve one-year terms and provide advice on a broad range of business and technology trends that guide the creation of panel topics and education themes to address the challenges and opportunities of technology in the fitness industry.

The 2018 Motionsoft Technology Summit Advisory Board members are:

  • Troy Freet, Chief Information Officer, EOS Fitness;
  • Jeff Helfgott, Director of Strategy & Business Development, Excel Fitness Holdings;
  • Dave Reissman, Chief Marketing Officer, Gold’s Gym;
  • Craig Miller, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Planet Fitness.

“This year is a momentous milestone for the Motionsoft Technology Summit as we kick off our 5th year hosting and connecting professionals across the health, wellness, and fitness industry,” noted Al Noshirvani, Chairman, Motionsoft and, founder and co-host of the Motionsoft Technology Summit.

Full conference registration, which costs $449 and includes a rooftop welcoming reception, breakfast and lunch both days, snacks, and a Summit dinner is available online at http://www.motionsofttechnologysummit.com. The official venue for the Motionsoft Technology Summit is the newly opened The LINE DC hotel, 1770 Euclid St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009.

Jim Worthington, IHRSA Board Chair and Owner, Newtown Athletic Club, will deliver the opening keynote followed by our annual Technology Summit Roundtable session with the Advisory Board that will be moderated by industry luminary Rick Caro, President, Management Vision.

The Technology Summit Roundtable is moderated by industry luminary Rick Caro, President, Management Vision.

The title sponsor of the 5th annual Motionsoft Technology Summit is Matrix Fitness. Content sponsors include eGym, InTouch Technology, Myzone, Wexer, Listen360, Silicus, Reunify, and Styku.

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