The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) kicks off today (18 November) in Dubai, UAE, as more than 500 wellness leaders from 50 countries have assembled for the event.

Hosted by the Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai, the three-day conference programme will focus on all aspects of its theme, Longevity Through a Wellness Lens.

More than 60 expert speakers will share their insights on longevity science and trends impacting traditional wellness sectors during panel discussions and expert-led keynotes.

As in past years, the Global Wellness Institute will share an exclusive research update during the release of its annual Global Wellness Economy Monitor.

This highly anticipated announcement will provide key trends and insights into the recent performance and future direction of the global wellness economy, with detailed data on the 11 contributing wellness markets.

The GWS has complemented the jam-packed conference schedule with ample networking opportunities and daily wellness activities, including movement sessions with Sanctum, a pre-sunrise hypnomeditation in the hotel pool by The Beautilist Club and more.

Stay tuned for the next issue of Spa Business for a complete event review from this year’s GWS – sign up here to receive your copy.

The Spa Business team will be out in force, reporting from the GWS. Get in touch if you'd like to meet up during GWS by emailing [email protected].