Global Wellness Summit 2026: Where Science, Art and Soul of Wellness Converge.
Phuket, Thailand – From 10 to 13 November 2026, อังสนา ลากูน่า ภูเก็ต will welcome international leaders, innovators and visionaries for the 20th Annual Global Wellness Summit. Held under the theme “The Science, Art and Soul of Wellness,” the four-day gathering will bring the global wellness community together to exchange knowledge, explore emerging ideas and help shape the future of an industry now valued at US$6.8 trillion.
Widely recognised as an influential gathering for the business of wellness, the Global Wellness Summit will connect leaders from across hospitality, healthcare, tourism, technology, research, investment and public policy. The event will create a platform for perspectives from different sectors to come together, encouraging collaboration around opportunities and challenges transforming how people understand and experience wellbeing.
This year’s theme reflects the increasingly multidimensional nature of wellness. Scientific advances are creating new possibilities in preventative health and healthy longevity, while art, culture and creativity continue to influence emotional and social wellbeing. Alongside these developments, the human need for purpose, connection and balance remains central to building healthier lives and communities.
Through general sessions, breakout discussions and the latest research from the Global Wellness Institute, delegates will gain insights into the forces shaping the global wellness economy. The programme will also include the Innovation Village, morning activities and opportunities for professional exchange, with real-time translation available in more than 30 languages.
The 2026 speaker programme brings together influential voices from around the world. The growing line-up includes Dan Buettner, founder of Blue Zones; Thomas Heatherwick, founder and design director of Heatherwick Studios; Andrea Maier, director of the NUS Academy for Healthy Longevity; and Ho KwonPing, founder and executive chairman of Banyan Group. Their diverse areas of expertise reflect the Summit’s ambition to examine wellness through scientific, creative, commercial and deep human perspectives.
The programme will extend beyond keynote presentations and formal discussions. Special initiatives will include the Susie Ellis Scholarship for Equity in Wellness and the Shark Tank of Wellness Global Student Competition, which provides a platform for the next generation to present new ideas and solutions for the industry. These programmes reinforce the Summit’s role not only as a place for established leaders, but also as a space where emerging voices can contribute to the future of wellness.
For ลากูน่า ภูเก็ต, welcoming the 20th anniversary edition represents an opportunity to support meaningful international dialogue while showcasing Phuket as a destination where hospitality, wellbeing, culture and a connection to nature come together. With อังสนา ลากูน่า ภูเก็ต serving as the venue, delegates will experience the Summit within an integrated destination that reflects many of the ideas at the heart of modern wellness.
Hosting the event also reinforces Phuket’s growing position within the international wellness landscape. Thailand’s traditions of holistic care, therapeutic practices and hospitality provide a fitting setting for conversations about the relationship between established wisdom and contemporary innovation. The 2026 Summit is supported by the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), Amazing Thailand and the Ministry of Public Health’s Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine.
The choice of Phuket extends the conversation beyond the conference venue. As wellness tourism continues to connect travel with physical, mental and social wellbeing, destinations have an increasingly important role to play. They can create environments that encourage healthier lifestyles while supporting local culture, responsible tourism and the long-term wellbeing of surrounding communities.
The Summit’s presence at ลากูน่า ภูเก็ต therefore carries significance beyond the successful hosting of an international event. It provides an opportunity to connect global ideas with a destination that has long placed wellbeing, hospitality and community at the centre of its identity. It also strengthens Phuket’s visibility as a place where international conversations can lead to new partnerships, approaches and possibilities.
As the wellness economy continues to evolve, its future will depend on more than individual products or experiences. Progress will require collaboration across industries, responsible innovation and a deeper understanding of the different factors that influence human wellbeing. Science can provide evidence and new discoveries. Art and culture can inspire creativity and connection. A sense of purpose can ensure that progress remains centred on people.
The 20th Annual Global Wellness Summit will bring these dimensions together at อังสนา ลากูน่า ภูเก็ต. Over four days, ideas will be exchanged, relationships will be strengthened and new perspectives will emerge. For ลากูน่า ภูเก็ต, hosting this global gathering marks an opportunity to contribute to the next chapter of wellness while welcoming the world to experience the distinctive character, hospitality and sense of place that define Phuket.
Global Wellness Summit 2026
10–13 November 2026
อังสนา ลากูน่า ภูเก็ต, Thailand