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The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is an annual four-day meeting where leaders from business, government, academia and science come together to shape the interconnected world of wellness.
A lightning rod for innovative thinking, ground-breaking research and powerful, productive networking, the Summit joins together the leading minds in the business of wellness and prevention across all eleven sectors of the multi trillion dollar wellness economy. Held in a different location each year, the GWS is the event where relationships are forged, investments are made, and business gets done.

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20th Anniversary Global Wellness Summit

Phuket, Thailand | November 10-13, 2026

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the foremost gathering of international leaders in the now $7.5 trillion global wellness economy, recently held it’s 20th anniversary GWS at Angsana Laguna Phuket in Thailand under the theme “The Science, Art and Soul of Wellness”. With gratitude to our host sponsors Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), Amazing Thailand and the Ministry of Public Health, Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine. Real-time translation was available at the summit. ACCESS SUMMIT ON DEMAND.

 

2027 Global Wellness Summit

London, england | October 31 – November 3, 2027

A new era for the global wellness industry begins. In 2027, the world’s most influential leaders and visionaries will gather in London to shape the next chapter of wellness—at the powerful intersection of health, medicine, longevity and innovation. One global gathering. A defining moment. A future we shape together. Learn More.

 

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2026 Summit On Demand

The Future of Wellness. On Replay.

Watch over 50 keynotes. Hear leading voices. Learn the ideas shaping what’s next. In-person delegates invest $6,000. Summit on Demand delivers all the exclusive insight and thought leadership for just $1,200, within 24 hours, wherever you are, anywhere in the world. Save $300 with special presale pricing.
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Essential Insights for Business Leaders

Discover the top 10 trends shaping the future of the global wellness economy.

Wellness is no longer a niche industry. It is a $6.8 trillion global economy intersecting with healthcare, real estate, work, travel, technology, and longevity. As the category matures, the cost of being late is rising.

Whether you’re in hospitality, spa, fitness, wellness real estate, tourism, or consumer products, this reports will give you the foresight to spot opportunities, anticipate challenges, and position your business ahead of the curve. Order today and get access to over 150+ pages of research and insight that will keep you informed and inspired. Access Report.

 

The Future of Wellness 2026 Trends

Backed by more than a decade of trusted forecasting from the Global Wellness Summit, this annual report goes beyond trend spotting to deliver expert analysis, real-world implications, and strategic insight for leaders, innovators, and investors. Used worldwide to anticipate what’s next in wellness, this is the definitive guide to the forces that will shape the industry in 2026 and beyond. Order Today.

Women Get Their Own Lane in Longevity

Men have dominated the longevity market, but the future is female. Learn More.

The Over-Optimization Backlash

Pushing Back on Peak Wellness. Learn More.

The Rise of Neurowellness

Regulating the nervous system is the next frontier of human health. Learn More.

Fragrance Layering

The new art of combining scents to create unique personalized identities. Learn More.

Ready Is the New Well

Preparing for climate disaster is the new preventative wellness. Learn More.

Skin Longevity Redefines Beauty

Move over anti-aging: innovations in skin regeneration usher in a new era. Learn More.

The Festivalization of Wellness

A new wave of healthy, wild, cathartic wellness raves and gatherings. Learn More.

Women & Sports: The Revolution Continues

More women become empowered as athletes as the women’s sports economy booms. Learn More.

Tackling Microplastics as a Human Health Issue

We’ve grasped the severity of the microplastics crisis; this year is about action. Learn More.

Longevity Residences

Healthspan finally comes home. Learn More.

 

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