Teamwork Expert Erica Dhawan to Deliver The HFA Show 2026 Opening Day Keynote

Her presentation at the Health & Fitness Association’s annual conference will explore how teams can thrive and innovate in the age of AI.

Erica Dhawan has spoken to audiences such as World Economic Forum at Davos, the US Army, Goldman Sachs, Walmart, and Cisco.

Best-selling author and teamwork expert Erica Dhawan will deliver the opening day keynote on March 16 at The HFA Show 2026 in San Diego.

Sponsored by Zenoti, her keynote, “Win Together: Building Resilient, High-Performing Teams in the Age of AI,” will explore research-backed strategies for building trust, fostering agility, and elevating performance in a rapidly changing world. She will show attendees how to turn digital challenges into opportunities, harness AI as a catalyst for smarter decision-making, and create a culture where collaboration and innovation thrive. Her message is clear: AI won’t replace us, but those who master it will lead the future of work. 

Dhawan is an internationally recognized authority on modern teamwork, collaboration and innovation.

Named as one of the top 50 management thinkers in the world by Thinkers50, she is the author of two best-selling books, ”Get Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional Intelligence” and “Digital Body Language: How to Build Trust and Connection, No Matter the Distance.”

In this increasingly digital world, Dhawan helps organizations navigate change with confidence. She offers practical, innovative strategies to unlock the collective power of teams, build a culture of trust, and create authentic engagement that drives competitiveness.

Rated No. 1 on the Top Women Keynote Speakers list, Dhawan frequently appears in the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and The Wall Street Journal. She has spoken on some of the world’s most influential stages ranging from the World Economic Forum at Davos, to the US Army, and for companies such as Coca-Cola, FedEx, Goldman Sachs, Walmart, and Cisco.

Dhawan holds degrees from Harvard University, MIT Sloan, and The Wharton School.

She joins a keynote lineup that includes entrepreneur and author Jesse Itzler (sponsored by Matrix) and Olympian and author Apolo Ohno (sponsored by ROR).

The HFA Show 2026 occurs March 16-18 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego.