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Anticipation builds for 2025 Medi Wellness Congress in Geneva this April

Mental health and wellbeing are at the core of the wellness industry’s evolution
– Christine Eskandar
Credit: Health and Beauty France

The Medi Wellness Congress (MWC) returns in 2025, bringing together industry leaders at the Hilton Geneva Hotel & Conference Centre from 28-29 April.

This year’s theme, “Integrating Mental Well-being into the Spa Ecosystem,” highlights the growing importance of mental health in hospitality and wellness. Attendees will explore how prioritising mental wellbeing can elevate guest experiences and drive business success.

The event will welcome a diverse mix of spa, wellness and hospitality property owners and operators, industry associations, suppliers and media.

Christine Eskandar, MWC event director, commented: "Mental health and wellbeing are at the core of the wellness industry’s evolution. As one of the most influential forces shaping our sector’s future, this topic deserves deep exploration. We’re thrilled to spotlight it in the fourth edition of MWC."

Organisers have already unveiled the full agenda, featuring an impressive speaker line-up and a bounty of networking opportunities.

One of the standout sessions is "Augmented Hospitality: Transformational Experiences Addressing Mental Health in the Hospitality Industry," led by Aldina Duarte Ramos, founder of Spoon & Spoon Agency. This event requires individual sign-up via MWC's website.

MWC 2025 is proudly supported by top industry brands, including Capsix, Gharieni Group, Kerstin Florian, Yon-Ka Paris, Novothor, Gaia Skincare, Valmont and more. To check out the full list of sponsors, follow this link.

Secure your spot today! Register with the code LM25 to receive a 10 per cent discount on your ticket.

Company Details
Health and Beauty France
The company HEALTH AND BEAUTY FRANCE manages the brand BEAUTY FORUM (magazine and events) in France, and has also several match-making events abroad. Furthermore the company launched the MWC in 2022, an annual conference dedicated to the Medical Spa universe.

In 2025, the organiser has successfully launched Africa Wellness Congress, an event dedicated to the wellness sector in Africa. The 2nd edition is scheduled on October 13th & 14th, 2026 in Morocco
Address
117 rue de Charenton, 75012 Paris, France
Telephone
+33.1.84.79.27.83
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