The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is the leading international conference focused on the business of wellness, bringing together senior executives, entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, academics, and thought leaders from across the global wellness economy. Often described as the “Davos of Wellness,” the invitation-only event explores the trends, technologies, investments, and ideas shaping the future of health, hospitality, spa, wellness tourism, longevity, real estate, beauty, and preventive medicine.
2026 Global Wellness Summit
Dates: November 10–13, 2026
Location: Angsana Laguna Phuket, Phuket, Thailand
Theme: The Science, Art and Soul of Wellness
The 2026 Summit marks the organization’s 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of advancing the global wellness movement. The event is expected to attract leaders from more than 45 countries representing sectors including spa, hospitality, tourism, medicine, beauty, fitness, technology, architecture, finance, and wellness real estate.
Why Attend?
The Global Wellness Summit provides unparalleled access to:
- Emerging wellness and longevity trends
- Global wellness tourism insights
- Wellness real estate and community development
- Investment and innovation opportunities
- Industry-leading research and forecasting
- Networking with CEOs, founders, investors, and decision-makers
- The annual Future of Wellness Trends report and thought leadership sessions
Attendees gain valuable insights into the rapidly growing global wellness economy, now estimated at $6.8 trillion, while building relationships that often lead to new partnerships, investments, and business opportunities.
Who Should Attend?
The Summit is designed for senior leaders in:
- Spa and wellness operations
- Luxury hospitality and resorts
- Wellness tourism
- Beauty and skincare
- Health and longevity
- Fitness and active lifestyle
- Wellness technology
- Real estate and community development
- Investment and venture capital
- Destination marketing organizations
Why It Matters to the Spa Industry
For spa professionals, the Global Wellness Summit serves as one of the industry’s most influential annual gatherings. The event offers a unique opportunity to understand evolving consumer preferences, discover emerging wellness concepts, connect with global spa leaders, and gain insights that can help shape future guest experiences and business strategies. Many of the wellness trends now common in the spa industry—including longevity programming, wellness real estate, recovery therapies, and integrative health offerings—were first discussed on the GWS stage.
Registration
The Global Wellness Summit is an invitation-only event. Previous attendees and approved delegates may register directly, while new participants must apply for delegate status. Registration fees do not include accommodations or travel.
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Event Details at a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Global Wellness Summit 2026 |
| Dates | November 10–13, 2026 |
| Venue | Angsana Laguna Phuket |
| Location | Phuket |
| Theme | The Science, Art and Soul of Wellness |
| Audience | Senior wellness, spa, hospitality, health, and investment leaders |
| Format | Conference, networking, trend forecasting, investment and innovation forums |
| Organizer | Global Wellness Summit |
