2024 Agenda Overview
St Andrews, Scotland | November 4-7, 2024
As the foremost gathering of international leaders in the multitrillion-dollar global wellness economy, we are excited to reveal the theme for the 2024 conference being held in St Andrews, Scotland from November 4-7: “A Watershed Moment for Wellness.” The Summit agenda will have a double vision: broadly exploring how the wellness industry is at a pivotal moment for growth and disruption, while also taking a deep dive into the topic of water, from the explosion of interest in a new breed of bathing, sauna, hot springs, cold immersion, and wild swimming experiences to the water-hungry wellness and spa industries waking up to their role in creating a sustainable “blue economy.” These topics and more will be on the robust Summit agenda, with real-time translation available in over 30 languages. The full event agenda will be posted closer to the event, with the below overview intended to help for travel planning purposes.
Agenda Overview
EARLY NOVEMBER
Pre-Summit Trips for Registered Delegates including
a Scottish Highlands Tour and a stay at the Gleneagles Estate
PRE-SUMMIT
Mon., Nov. 4
8:30am – 12pm
Half Day St Andrews Walking Tour Learn more here
12pm – 10:30pm
- Registration open starting at 12 noon at the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa
- Global Wellness Institute Knowledge Workshop
- Sponsored Knowledge Workshops
- New Delegate Welcome Session
- VIP Reception
- All Delegate Welcome Reception
SUMMIT DAY 1
Tues., Nov. 5
8:30am – 9pm
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- A Walkshop with Thierry & Mary Anne Malleret (Learn more)
- Registration desk open starting at 8:30am
- Formal opening of the Summit
- Plenary sessions, panel discussions and interviews
- Networking Energy Break and Innovation Lab
- New research figures presented
- “Ask the Expert” Hosted Table topic discussions lunch
- Innovation Lab Open
- Press Conference for Media and Press Delegates
- Plenary sessions, panel discussions and interviews
- Networking Energy Break and Innovation Lab
- Plenary sessions, panel discussions and interviews
- Dine around evening
SUMMIT DAY 2
Wed., Nov. 6
8:30am – 11pm
- A Walkshop with Thierry & Mary Anne Malleret (Learn more)
- Registration desk open starting at 8:30am
- Plenary sessions, panel discussions and interviews continue
- “Shark Tank of Wellness” student competition
- Networking Energy Break and Innovation Lab
- “Ask the Expert” Hosted Table topic discussions lunch
- VIP GWI Ambassador Lunch (Learn more) and Innovation Lab Open
- Plenary sessions, panel discussions and interviews continue
- Networking Energy Break and Innovation Lab
- Plenary sessions, panel discussions and interviews
- Gala evening event
SUMMIT DAY 3
Thur., Nov. 7
8:30am – 4pm
- Plenary sessions, panel discussions and interviews continue
- Networking Energy Break and Innovation Lab
- Global Wellness Awards
- Relaxed Lunch
- Innovation Lab Open
- Plenary sessions, panel discussions and interviews continue
- Toast and announcement of 2025 Summit location
POST-SUMMIT
Post-Summit Trips for Registered Delegates including a Scottish Highlands Tour
and a stay at the Gleneagles Estate