From May 28 to 31, Rimini hosts the world’s leading reference point for fitness, wellness and longevity.
In the final four days of May, the Rimini Expo Centre becomes the beating heart of the global wellness industry with the comeback of RiminiWellness. Twenty years of history, a format that continues to expand, and an edition — the twentieth — with a sharper identity than ever: wellbeing is no longer merely a lifestyle choice, but a long-term strategy. And swimming pools, together with water as an environment for training and regeneration, are becoming increasingly central to this vision.
Water Takes Centre Stage
In a landscape where fitness is evolving towards increasingly integrated and scientifically grounded approaches, the world of aquatic wellness and swimming pools is claiming a growing share of the spotlight. RiminiWellness 2026 reflects this with Water Cross — the method that brings HIIT intensity into the pool — featured in the outdoor pool areas of the venue.
This is a trend that industry operators are monitoring with mounting interest: water-based training is low-impact on joints, highly effective in terms of cardiovascular and muscular conditioning, and lends itself exceptionally well to programmes targeting an ageing population determined to stay active.
Longevity: The Theme Redefining the Sector
Longevity is one of the defining themes of this year’s edition. With a global estimated value of 500 billion euros, the longevity economy has become one of the most strategically significant drivers for fitness clubs, wellness centres, clinics and hospitality facilities. RiminiWellness dedicates a specific panel to the topic, bringing together scientific experts and investors to examine growth opportunities and emerging development models across the sector.
The central concept is the integrated approach: longevity is pursued through the synergistic combination of physical activity, nutrition, preventive medicine and mental wellbeing.
Within this framework, swimming pools and aquatic environments take on a role that spans therapy, recovery, movement accessible to all ages, and social engagement — all factors that research identifies as key determinants of healthy ageing.
A Platform for Industry Professionals
For those working in the aquatic wellness and swimming pool sector, RiminiWellness is an unrivalled platform in Italy for professional development, exchange of expertise and business.
The figures from the 2025 edition speak for themselves: 130,000 visitors, 350 exhibiting companies, more than 190,000 square metres of indoor and outdoor space, 80 conferences, seminars and training courses, and a social media reach of 13.5 million contacts.
Among the scheduled activities, the Fitness Innovation Arena will host international workshops covering topics such as sports ecosystems, investment and innovation, with the participation of AquaBloom International Sports Technology Group — a clear sign that the aquatic sector has a seat at the table in the global debate on wellness innovation.
Why Attend
RiminiWellness is where trends take shape before they reach the mainstream: the integration of water and functional fitness, the centrality of longevity within facility offerings, and the new business models built around prevention are the forces that will reshape investment decisions and positioning strategies for the most forward-thinking operators in the months ahead.
Furthermore, the professional training sessions, the opportunity to network with operators from around the world, and the chance to get an early look at product and methodology innovations make the fair an essential appointment for professionals across the pool and wellness industry.
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