Anthony Geisler To Give Keynote at ATN Innovation Summit, Fueling Speculation on Future Plans

Boutique fitness pioneer Anthony Geisler will serve as a keynote speaker at the Athletech News Innovation Summit this June in New York City, it was announced on Thursday.

Geisler is known throughout the industry for building boutique fitness brands such as LA Boxing and Club Pilates into globally recognized powerhouses, and for redefining how fitness entrepreneurs own and operate studios. He continued to grow his portfolio of brands, creating a company with thousands of franchise locations in 48 states and more than 10 countries under the umbrella of Xponential Fitness, which Geisler founded in 2017 and stepped down from as CEO last year.

Geisler is also a well-known philanthropist, supporting veterans, educational causes and families in need in his native Southern California and across the country.

Geisler said in an exclusive interview with ATN last summer that he saw major opportunities in the fitness industry, and in recent months he’s continued sharing his insights on emerging trends. This has fueled speculation about his next move in fitness and wellness.

Geisler’s keynote at the ATN Innovation Summit will be his first major public appearance since leaving Xponential last May.

During his speech, Geisler will detail his vision for the future of boutique franchising. With scores of fitness and wellness industry leaders, investors and entrepreneurs set to attend the Innovation Summit in June, there’s also a chance Geisler will share info on his much-anticipated next move.