HVLP is doubling down on efficiency, scale, and most importantly, experience. We’ll break down how leaders are leveraging automation, lean staffing, dynamic pricing, and high-value digital and wellness add-ons to grow market share, deepen unit economics and build loyalty. Walk away with clarity on where to invest, what to streamline, and how to unlock even greater profitability in this rapidly scaling segment.

John Penny

John Williamson
John Williamson is a partner in Finnegan’s D.C. office. He advises companies on protecting and enforcing their intellectual property, with a strong focus on trade secrets and patent litigation. With more than 20 years of experience, John has represented clients in complex disputes before federal and state courts, the U.S. International Trade Commission, arbitration panels, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. John works closely with in-house legal teams to develop IP strategies that align with business goals and mitigate risk. His practice includes trade secret investigations, litigation preparedness, and counseling on technical standards, economic exposure, and freedom-to-operate issues. He also supports clients in building and managing IP portfolios, helping them navigate competitive landscapes and protect proprietary technologies across a range of industries.
Luxury fitness is entering a new phase defined by biometric optimization, AI-curated longevity programs, and ultra-personalized, high-touch ecosystems that extend far beyond the gym floor. We'll unpack how forward-thinking brands are building premium revenue streams through medical-grade recovery, hormone and metabolic diagnostics, and exclusive community tiers that drive lifetime value. Walk away with key intel on how to prioritize high-margin innovation, future-proof your offering, and outpace competitors in the next evolution of luxury fitness.

John Penny
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Site selection is strategy, especially when you're scaling. This session unpacks how top fitness brands are using real estate analytics to choose winning locations, negotiate smarter leases, and decide between foot traffic hubs and destination spaces. Walk away with proven tactics to optimise rent, minimise risk, and expand with confidence, whether you're opening your second location or your twentieth.

John Klein
As the SVP of Real Estate for Equinox, from 2002 to 2018, John led the expansion for both Equinox and Soulcycle.
As Co-founder of Pause, John is focused on business vision and strategy, growth, real estate development, and financing for the company.
With tighter wallets and a shifting economy, brands need more innovative strategies to grow. In this workshop, discover how to harness machine learning and payments data to optimize every stage of your funnel - boosting acquisition, increasing LTV, and keeping customers happy.
