The 2023 Global Wellness Summit

“A Time of Transformation”

Doha, Qatar | November 6-9

At each annual gathering, the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) explores business through a wellness lens, identifying the most important global trends and investment opportunities. This year’s 17th Summit is dedicated to the theme: “A Time of Transformation.” Qatar is transforming itself at warped speed, in a region fast positioning itself as a formidable wellness tourism destination. What it has achieved in merely 50 years of nation-building is nothing short of remarkable.

The radically changing wellness economy is experiencing quantum leaps in consumer demand since the pandemic—leading to new intersections in business and investment from wellness and real estate to mental health and technology to beauty and neuroscience to luxury hospitality and sports. These topics and more will be on the robust Summit agenda, with real-time translation available in over 30 languages. While our focus is helping Delegates make business connections, there will be time to explore the culture and customs of Qatar and enjoy the Summit’s signature social and wellness events.

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On the Agenda


Agenda Snapshot

View the preliminary agenda for travel planning purposes below and check back for updates as we get closer to the Summit.

PRE-SUMMIT
Oct 30 – Nov 6

  • Optional Pre-Summit Trip to Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som
    (3-night/5-night/7-night stay options available)
    Learn more
  • Optional Full-Day Doha City Tour (Nov. 5): Learn more


PRE-SUMMIT DAY
Mon., November 6
8am – 10:30pm

  • Doha half day city tour (Learn more)
  • Registration open starting at 12noon at the Mandarin Oriental Doha
  • Global Wellness Institute Knowledge Workshop
  • Sponsored Knowledge Workshops
  • New Delegate Welcome Session
  • VIP Reception
  • Msheireb Properties All Delegate Welcome Reception, celebrating the culture and cuisine of Qatar
  • After-dinner conversations at each hotel, hosted by two industry leaders, on specific, relevant topics


SUMMIT DAY 1
Tues., November 7
8:30am – 9pm

    • Registration desk open starting at 8:30am
    • Formal opening of the Summit
    • Plenary sessions, panel discussions and interviews
    • Networking energy break & Innovation Village
    • New Wellness Economy research figures presented
    • “Ask the Expert” Hosted Table topic discussions lunch
    • Innovation Village Open
    • Press Conference for Media and Press Delegates
    • Plenary sessions, panel discussions and interviews
    • Dine-around evening in Souq Waqif
    • After-dinner conversations at each hotel, hosted by two industry leaders, on specific, relevant topics


SUMMIT DAY 2
Wed., November 8
8:30am – 10pm

  • Registration desk open starting at 8:30am
  • Plenary sessions, panel discussions and interviews continue
  • “Shark Tank of Wellness” student competition
  • Networking energy break & Innovation Village
  • “Ask the Expert” Hosted Table topic discussions lunch
  • VIP Ambassador Lunch with Investors (Learn more)Innovation Village Open
  • Plenary sessions, panel discussions and interviews continue
  • Gala evening with GWI auction


SUMMIT DAY 3
Thur., November 9
8:30am – 4pm

  • Plenary sessions, panel discussions and interviews continue
  • Networking Energy Break & Innovation Village
  • Global Wellness Awards
  • Relaxed Lunch
  • Innovation Village Open
  • Plenary sessions, panel discussions and interviews continue
  • Toast and announcement of 2024 Summit location


POST-SUMMIT
Nov. 9-16

    • Optional Post-Summit Trip to Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som
      (3-night/5-night/7-night stay options available)
      Learn more


Snapshot Overview