2019 Summit Videos & Presentations

The 2019 Global Wellness Summit took place October 15-17 at the Grand Hyatt Singapore, under the theme, “Shaping the Business of Wellness.” The three-day event featured an unprecedented roster of speakers and presenters, each sharing his or her unique insights on the ten major sectors that comprise the $4.5 trillion global wellness economy.

DAY 1: Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Mission Accomplished: Wellness Is a Global Force…What’s Next?

Welcome to the Asian Century

J Wellness: The Future of Wellness in Japan

Welcome to the Business of Wellness

Fighting Jet Lag Actually Is Rocket Science

Why Healthcare Is Ripe for Disruption

Move to Be Well: The Global Economy of Physical Activity

The New Emerging 50+: Unpacking the Most Powerful, Discerning Consumer

Acting My Age: Redefining Myself at 55

2019 Debra Simon Award for Leader in Furthering Mental Wellness

The New CEO Mandate: Purpose, Profit and Philanthropy

Mental Wellness, from Public Health to Private Lives: Thriving in Life and Work

Forest Bathing 2.0: The Art and Science of Shinrin-Yoku

Robot Assisted Activities

Sound Dimension: Finding Clarity in the Midst of Chaos

DAY 2: Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Listening to the Wind

From the Garage to NASDAQ: Building a Billion Dollar Wellness Business

The Wellness Investment Climate in Japan

A New Paradigm, A New Era of Wellbeing

From Small Steps to a Giant Leap: The Wellness Moonshot

“Shark Tank of Wellness” Global Student Competition

Look Around, Not Ahead: The Art of Sustainable Style

Global Wellness Award: Leader in Innovation

Beauty, Science & Technology: Skin in the Game

China Rising: Understanding/Decoding the World’s Biggest Market

Raising Well Children

The End of Illiteracy: We Can Do This!

The Business of Purpose

Global Wellness Award: Leader in Social Impact

DAY 3: Thursday, October 17, 2019

The Future is Catching Us: Rejuvenation Medicine

Energy Medicine…Woo Woo or What??

What Does Faith Have to Do with Wellness? Everything!

From Appealing to Healing: The Future of Food

Why Successful Wellness Entrepreneurs Need a Vacation

UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals

New Life Builders: Ageing Is Better Than You Think!

Architecture for Humankind: One Race, Many Cultures

Maintaining Brand Integrity in a World of Mergers & Acquisitions

Message from Your 90-Year-Old Self

A Lifetime of Sensible Environmentalism to Share

Global Wellness Award: Leader in Sustainability

Mindful Warriors: Conquering the Future with Lessons from the Past

Caught Between Tradition and Modernity: How Chinese Gen Z and Gen Y View Wellness

Creating a Purpose-Driven Organization

The New Emerging 50+: Unpacking the Most Powerful, Discerning Consumer in History

Global Wellness Award: Leading Woman in Wellness