National Association of Fitness Excellence (NAFE)

Women have always been at the forefront of progress- leading communities, shaping industries, building institutions and driving meaningful change across every sphere of society. Today, women continue to contribute as fitness professionals, researchers, founders, educators, clinicians, athletes, policymakers and industry leaders.

Yet, despite their central role, women’s health continues to remain under-addressed in many critical areas. From puberty and reproductive health to menopause and healthy aging, women experience unique health transitions that require greater research, awareness, preventive care, fitness education and collaborative action.

The NAFE Women’s Health & Fitness Summit 2026 is envisioned as a platform to foster meaningful dialogue and interdisciplinary collaboration across healthcare, fitness, sports, education, research and policy. The summit aims to encourage knowledge exchange, innovation and collective efforts toward advancing women’s health, wellness and performance at every stage of life.

Women’s health conversations have often remained fragmented, reactive and isolated across industries, limiting the scope of meaningful impact and long-term change. NAFE aims to bridge these gaps by creating a shared platform that brings together clinical experts, fitness practitioners, athletes, educators, policymakers, and community voices to encourage collaboration, knowledge exchange, and collective action. The vision is to build a stronger, healthier, and more connected ecosystem that supports women who continue to balance and lead through multiple roles in every stage of life.