Behind the Scenes at the PMA: Getting Ready for the 2025 Conference
There’s something exciting happening behind the scenes at the PMA right now - and it’s bigger than just planning another event. We’re working on something that reflects where our profession is heading, honors where it came from, and brings together voices from across the globe in one shared space. The 2025 PMA Conference is coming - and this year, we’re going to China.
Why China?
Choosing China as this year’s host location wasn’t just a strategic move - it was a reflection of the global reach Pilates has achieved and the remarkable growth we’re seeing in the Asia-Pacific region. The Pilates community in China is vibrant, fast-growing, and filled with professionals who are deeply committed to learning and contributing to the global conversation. There’s a hunger for connection, education, and recognition - and we believe the PMA can (and should) play a meaningful role in bridging the gap between East and West in our field.
Hosting the conference in China allows us to highlight the incredible educators and practitioners emerging from the region, while also offering international presenters the opportunity to share their work with a broader audience. This year is about exchange, access, and honoring our truly international community.
What We’re Building
Organizing the PMA Conference is a full-scale collaboration involving time zones, languages, cultural logistics, and dozens of moving parts. And at the heart of it is one question: What do movement professionals really need right now?
We’ve been listening to feedback. From seasoned teachers to new instructors, the message is clear: we want depth. We want relevance. And we want to feel connected to a community that values quality and growth over quick fixes and shortcuts.
That’s exactly what this year’s conference will deliver.
The 2025 program includes a diverse lineup of presenters covering a wide spectrum of topics - classical work, contemporary research, somatics, rehab, special populations, fascia, neuro-motor integration, business development, and more. You’ll see well-known international educators alongside fresh voices who are bringing innovative approaches to the method.
No matter your background or area of interest, you’ll find sessions that challenge your thinking, expand your skills, and inspire you to keep growing.
A Conference for Connection
This year, we’re also building in more opportunities for meaningful connection - because one of the most valuable parts of the PMA Conference has always been what happens between the sessions.
We’re creating spaces to meet other professionals from around the world, share experiences, ask questions, and build relationships that last long after the conference ends. From informal meetups to structured networking events, the goal is to help attendees feel part of something bigger: a profession that values integrity, curiosity, and collaboration.
We Can’t Wait to See You There
It’s easy to think of a conference as a once-a-year gathering. But for the PMA, it’s more than that. It’s our way of supporting the future of our profession - by curating meaningful education, creating real-world connections, and celebrating the diversity and depth of the global Pilates community.
This year, we’re proud of what’s coming together. And we’re even more excited to share it with you.
So mark your calendar. Book your ticket. And prepare to be inspired.
See you at the Summit.
