The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) returns for its 19th year, gathering the world’s foremost minds in wellness, health, and hospitality from November 18–21, 2025, at the stunning new Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai. This year’s theme, “Longevity Through a Wellness Lens,” places a spotlight on the fast-evolving intersection of lifespan, healthspan, and holistic wellbeing.
From medical pioneers to spa visionaries, tech innovators, and wellness investors, delegates will explore how timeless wellness practices and cutting-edge science are reshaping how we live and age.
View the 3-day agenda.
A New Era of Wellness
Longevity has become one of the most dynamic movements in wellness. GWS 2025 will feature thought-provoking conversations, contrasting viewpoints, and new research on extending vitality. Key topics include wellness real estate, preventative healthcare, mental wellbeing, beauty, and sustainable tourism—particularly in the rapidly growing Middle East wellness market.
Co-Chairs Shaping the Conversation
This year’s co-chairs bring global expertise across medicine, media, and hospitality:
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Dr. Michael Roizen, longevity expert and Chief Wellness Officer at Cleveland Clinic
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Jeremy Jauncey, founder of Beautiful Destinations and leading voice in sustainable travel
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Ömer K. Isvan, president of Servotel and advisor on luxury resort development
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Anna Bjurstam, wellness pioneer at Six Senses and founder of Raison d’Etre
Spotlight on the Middle East
The MENA region is now one of the world’s most dynamic wellness economies—worth over $165 billion and growing rapidly. The UAE leads the charge with significant investment in wellness tourism, health infrastructure, and wellness-focused real estate.
A Platform for Innovation & Collaboration
In addition to keynotes and panels, GWS 2025 introduces new closed-door sessions encouraging collaboration across sectors, from hospitality and tech to design and science. The Global Wellness Institute will also unveil fresh data on the global wellness economy and present trends in the $1.1 trillion wellness real estate market.
“We’re at a pivotal moment where wellness is rapidly evolving toward longevity,” says GWS Chief Creative Officer Nancy Davis. “This Summit will challenge, inspire, and inform.”
Registration is now open. Learn more at: www.globalwellnesssummit.com
