12/10/2026
Delighted to host the third edition of the Exercise for Health event on 2 December at the European Parliament in Brussels.
For the second year in a row, Nina Carberry and EuropeActive will welcome European policymakers, health stakeholders, researchers and fitness and physical activity sector representatives to discuss practical examples of cross-sectoral collaboration that pave the way to building a healthier, more active Europe.
The focus is clear: how can we turn the strong evidence for physical activity into practical action for prevention and public health?
Physical inactivity remains a major driver of noncommunicable diseases and premature death, yet physical activity is still underrepresented in many public health strategies. Exercise for Health creates a space for the sectors that can help change this to connect, share evidence and explore practical solutions.
This year, the event moves from dialogue to delivery, with discussions and examples of cross-sector collaboration across:
→ Healthcare through movement: exercise in prevention and the case for greater investment
→ Medical weight loss: redefining fitness and the essential role of resistance training
→ Mental health & youth: supporting mental wellbeing and engaging younger generations
→ Innovation & tech: turning data into action responsibly
📅 2 December 2026
📍 European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium
🎟️ Attendance is by invitation only