HFA Fly-In and Advocacy Summit
June 8–10, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
Where Industry Leadership Meets Federal Influence
The HFA Fly-In and Advocacy Summit is the health and fitness industry’s premier opportunity to engage directly with federal policymakers and shape the future of prevention, healthcare, and business policy.
Join health and fitness facility owners, operators, and team members, as well as supplier partners, in the nation’s capital at HFA’s next Fly-In and Advocacy Summit on June 8-10, 2026.
Where Industry Leaders Shape Federal Policy
This is not a traditional lobby day—it is a strategic convening of the industry’s most influential leaders to align, engage, and elevate our role in national policy conversations. Meet face-to-face with the decision-makers who shape the policies that shape our industry. This is your moment to show up, speak up, and shine the spotlight on the essential services that our industry provides.
Who Should Attend
This event is designed for senior decision-makers, including:
- Owners and Operators
- C-Suite Executives
- General Counsel and Legal Leaders
- Chief Marketing and Strategy Officers
If you are responsible for the future of your business—or the industry—this room is where alignment and influence are built.
What You’ll Tackle
At a high level, the Summit focuses on positioning the industry as a credible, scalable solution to national health and economic challenges, including:
- Aligning policy and regulatory frameworks to support industry growth
- Protecting and expanding access to fitness through Medicare and federal programs
- Strengthening consumer trust and shaping the future of regulatory policy
- Demonstrating the industry’s role in reducing healthcare costs and improving outcomes
Agenda
June 8
6:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception
Location: HFA Offices – 1627 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
June 9
12:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Advocacy Summit
Location: Hotel Riggs – 900 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
6:30 – 9:00 p.m. | HFA Fly-In & Advocacy Summit Dinner
Location: Hall of States, 444 N. Capitol Street
June 10
7:30 – 8:30 A a.m. M | Breakfast & Final Briefing
Location: Hotel Riggs – 900 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
8:30 a.m. | Bus Departure to Capitol Hill
9:00 a.m. | Group photo on U.S. Capitol steps
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Congressional Meetings
4:00– 6:00 p.m. | Debrief & Happy Hour
Location: VIDA Penthouse Pool Club – 1212 4th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Book Your Hotel at HFA’s Special Rate
Riggs Washington, DC
900 F St. NW
Washington, DC 20004
Riggs Washington DC brings new life to the landmark former Riggs National Bank on the corner of 9th and F Street—making it a fitting home base for this year’s Fly‑In and Advocacy Summit. With 181 guest rooms and suites, the hotel’s design evokes the golden age of banking. At its heart is Café Riggs and a striking lower‑level bar set within the building’s original bank vault.
We encourage all attendees to book within our room block to secure the best rates and enjoy the convenience of staying directly at the event venue.
Elevate Your Influence By Sponsoring the Fly-In
The HFA Fly‑In and Advocacy Summit brings together the most engaged and forward‑thinking leaders in the fitness industry. They gather to understand the issues shaping the future of health and fitness and to make their voices heard in conversations with legislators.
Industry Partners who support these efforts earn the respect and attention of these influential leaders—making sponsorship a powerful way to demonstrate commitment and thought leadership.
2026 Sponsors
Thank you to our 2026 Fly-In and Advocacy Summit sponsors for their generous support.
Premier Sponsor
Industry Leader
Industry Advocate
Supporters
Policy Insights That Inform Legislative Meetings
Our annual Fly-In and Advocacy Summit is a vital catalyst in raising awareness about the fitness industry and advocating for the policies that help get more Americans moving.
Dive deeper into the key moments from the 2025 event, including panels where experts from inside and outside the industry tackled the biggest questions in fitness, policy, and public health
Plug Into Advocacy
The health and fitness industry is no longer on the sidelines—we’re at the center of the policy conversation.
Explore HFA’s policy positions, how the industry impacts the US economy, how we’re taking the lead in the national dialogue on physical activity, and how your voice can drive policy forward.
