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ISSA Announces First-Ever Global Virtual Conference on FBA's SUCCEED! Platform
"The event builds on the breakout success of June’s 2025 Virtual Functional Aging Institute (FAI) Summit"
(Minneapolis, MN – February 18, 2026) — The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) today announced it will host its first-ever global virtual conference June 9-12, 2026 on the SUCCEED! Virtual Conference platform hosted by the Fitness Business Association (FBA). The event will build on the tremendous engagement and momentum generated by the Functional Aging Institute (FAI) Virtual Summit hosted on SUCCEED! in June, 2025.
Registration is now open, featuring an expanded content footprint, deeper community programming, and employer-focused opportunities to connect learners with jobs.
“ISSA’s global reach and credibility, paired with SUCCEED!’s proven virtual infrastructure, is a win for fitness professionals everywhere,” said Josh Leve, Founder & CEO of FBA and the SUCCEED! platform. “We’re excited to deliver a world-class experience that blends education, career pathways, and community at scale.”
“This conference is designed to meet pros where they are, on any device, anywhere in the world, while keeping it fun, practical, and career-advancing,” said Kurt Mangum II, ISSA Vice President of Partnerships. “From hiring events to dedicated training tracks, we’re curating a program that helps attendees learn, connect, and get hired.”
What’s New & Exclusive for 2026 for ISSA's Global Virtual Conference? The event will feature a robust set of attendee-first experiences, including:
- Engaging Speakers and Influential Keynotes
- Hiring Events & Networking
- Coffee Sessions & Early Log-In Gifts
- Live Training + Virtual Workouts
- Gaming & Trivia (engagement and prize drops throughout the event)
- Registration Gifts from Top Industry Brands
- Connections with Partners (exposure and networking opportunities with top employers and brands)
- Focused Education Tracks, including planned themes with CEU eligibility (approvals to be announced)
Why Virtual, Why Now
Virtual remains a critical channel for working professionals, international attendees, parents, and those balancing multiple jobs. SUCCEED!’s highly-rated platform offers reliable streaming, global scale, tracking for CEC/CEU completion, and sponsor interactivity, while maintaining the convenience and flexibility pros demand.
Key Dates: Event Runs: June 9-12. Fitness professionals, employers, and industry partners are invited to attend. Register now to secure your spot.
Reach out to the Partnerships team at ISSA for more information: partnerships@issaonline.com
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About International Sports Sciences Association
International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) is the global leader in online fitness and wellness certifications. For 36 years, ISSA has been committed to delivering comprehensive, cognitive, and practical education grounded in industry research. Rooted in Certified Personal Training certifications, ISSA offers over 50 fitness and wellness certifications and specializations, including a Yoga Alliance-recognized Yoga 200-Hour Teacher Training Course, Certified Personal Training en Español, Health Coaching, Nutrition, and more. ISSA has educated more than 500,000 trainers across 176 countries while driving toward their vision to connect 100 million people to the power of healthy living by 2030.
About the FBA
The Fitness Business Association (FBA) is a community for fitness professionals pursuing excellence whereby you can build upon your technical certification with the fitness business principles necessary to elevate your skills and truly set you apart. The FBA hosts 3 Virtual Fitness Conferences a year called: SUCCEED!, advances the industry with the FBA Certification Program and provides premier association perks and benefits. Built upon legacy, credibility, and prestige, the FBA enjoys support from the most influential fitness companies & certifying organizations.
About SUCCEED! Conferences & Expos
Launched in May 2019 as an in-person event, and continuing with three virtual events a year, SUCCEED! the FBA Virtual Conference has drawn over 32,000 owners, operators, fitpros, and aspiring fitness business owners of all types. Up next is the SUCCEED! Virtual Conference, happening April 9-11, 2026.
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