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'Back to the Future' theme for The Global Wellness Summit 2016
The 10th annual Global Wellness Summit takes place in Tyrol, Austria this October 17 to 19.
The
theme, “Back to the Future,” reflects the conference’s 10th anniversary and the agenda will be
packed with speakers and panels exploring the future of spa and wellness and celebrating its long
history – with a sharp focus on how spa and wellness has developed throughout Europe over the
last century.
Illustrious economists and trend researchers will share deep, provocative insights into what’s
coming next and how it impacts the future of the spa and wellness economy.
Delegates will hear
from David Bosshart, managing director of European think tank, Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute;
Barbara Kolm, director of the Austrian Economics Center; Thierry Malleret, co-founder of the
predictive analysis resource, The Monthly Barometer; and The Future Hunters’ President & CEO
Edie Weiner.
Pioneers in medical wellness, including Henri Chenot, founder of the Chenot Group; Dr. Harald
Stossier, director of the Viva Mayr Medical Clinic, famed for its FX Mayr detox cure; and Dr.
Elke Benedetto-Reisch, medical director, Lanserhof Group, known for her approach to modern
Mayr medicine, will present.
And the next generation of wellness gurus will share their insights
into the future, including Irene Forte who will reveal how Rocco Forte Hotels is appealing to the
ever-influential millennial mindset.
Over its 10-year history, the Summit has consistently inspired delegates with its rich and diverse
content – and a plethora of networking opportunities with leaders from every sector of the
wellness economy: tourism, spa, education, beauty, fitness, nutrition, finance, environment,
medicine, architecture, workplace wellness, wellness communities and technology.
More information on keynote speakers, panels and forums can be found on the Summit’s website