What to Expect at The Pilates Journal Expo Los Angeles
This January, the global Pilates community is heading to Los Angeles for an immersive weekend unlike anything the industry has seen before. The Pilates Journal Expo Pilates Conference is landing in the iconic Huntington Beach, transforming the Expo floor into a vibrant hub of education, inspiration, and innovation.
Whether you're a studio owner, instructor, educator, student, or simply passionate about movement, the LA Expo promises a one-of-a-kind experience—where you can shop, learn, connect, explore, and elevate your understanding of Pilates and the business that surrounds it.
Here’s what to expect when you walk through those ballroom doors.
Explore the Biggest Brands in Pilates—Up Close
The LA Expo brings together the most influential brands and emerging innovators shaping the future of Pilates-from equipment manufacturers and tech platforms to apparel, props, accessories, and studio support services.
This is your chance to:
Compare reformers and equipment side-by-side
Test props and accessories in real time
Pick up studio tools and retail items
Get hands-on product advice from the experts
Whether you're upgrading your studio, opening a new space, or simply want the best tools for your clients, you’ll find trusted names and exciting new discoveries all in one place. You’ll see leading global brands like Peak Pilates, BASI Systems, Merrithew®, Balanced Body, and Elina Pilates, alongside exciting innovators entering the Pilates market such as Technogym, SKŌP Movement, and Tonal, plus brands making their first move into the US market including Your Reformer and Core Collab.
Been thinking about creating your own app? Visit the Uscreen team and explore how to bring your digital studio to life. Need a new studio booking or operations platform? Stop by Marianatek or Arketa and discover software designed specifically for Pilates businesses.
And if you're considering your next education pathway, make time to connect with Polestar Pilates, Pilates Addiction, the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP), and John Garey - Pilates Fitness TV to explore your options and map out the future of your learning and teaching.
And yes- come ready to shop. Many brands bring exclusive offers and Expo-only deals, so bookmark your favorites and make time to browse.
Business Panels That Get Real About the Industry
Los Angeles is a powerhouse market for Pilates - competitive, creative, and constantly evolving. Our business panels are designed to address exactly that landscape, with CEOs, founders, and leaders discussing what’s changing and what’s coming next.
In our Pilates Business Summit, expect straight-talking conversations on:
Studio growth and sustainability
Pricing strategies in premium markets
Technology, AI, and client experience
The future of instructor education
How to stand out in a saturated city
For studio owners, instructors who want independence, or anyone thinking ahead to 2026 and beyond, these sessions will be unmissable.
Bring your notes. Bring your questions. Bring your vision.
Workshops You Can Apply as Soon as You Get Home
The LA Expo features world-class presenters leading hands-on workshops, offering fresh approaches based in contemporary evolution, athletic conditioning, classical roots and more. Come to an Pilates Education Conference where you’ll leave with more than you imagined.
You’ll move, observe, and put new ideas into practice instantly. Expect to walk away with:
New programming concepts
Better cueing language
Strategies for progression and regression
Client-specific tools for real-world teaching
A renewed sense of purpose, creativity, and clarity
This a Pilates Workshop Weekend, this is education designed to ignite your teaching, not just inspire it.
Network, Connect & Celebrate the Industry Together
From the exhibitor floor to the morning classes to the Saturday evening networking drinks overlooking Huntington Beach - connection is at the heart of the LA Expo.
You’ll meet instructors from around the world, connect with brands, collaborate on ideas, and share stories that remind us why Pilates matters. These are the conversations that lead to future opportunities, partnerships, and lifelong friendships.
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Whether you’re attending to shop, to learn, to move, or to find your next big business shift, The Pilates Journal Expo Los Angeles is where it all comes together.
See it. Try it. Question it. Celebrate it.
And leave with more than you imagined.
Learn more at The Pilates Summit & Expo — The Pilates Journal Expo
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Join us at The Pilates Journal Expo - the global Pilates Summit and Conference bringing together educators, innovators, and the leading brands in Pilates.
