GWI Takes Center Stage at the 2025 Global Wellness Summit
November 18–21, 2025 | Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai
Every year, the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) takes the spotlight at the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) — the premier gathering of global leaders, investors, academics, and visionaries shaping the future of the $6.3 trillion wellness economy.
This year’s Summit, held at the brand-new Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai, will be a milestone moment, with the theme “Longevity Through a Wellness Lens.” GWI’s work will once again be central to this world-class event.
Where GWI Leads the Conversation at the Summit
1. Groundbreaking Global Research Presentation
Our Research Fellows will unveil the new Global Wellness Economy Monitor, including the highly anticipated “Bubble Chart” sizing all 11 wellness sectors. This data-driven session defines where the industry is—and where it’s headed.
This is the data the world’s wellness investors, brands, and governments wait for each year.
2. The Susie Ellis Scholarship for Equity in Wellness
Funded by generous GWI donors, this scholarship brings new voices to the Summit by supporting wellness leaders from underserved communities. Recipients gain unmatched access—and bring their insights back to their local regions.
Equity isn’t just a goal. It’s built into the fabric of the GWS, thanks to GWI supporters.
3. Initiative Chairs on the Main Stage
GWI’s Initiative Chairs—top thinkers and practitioners in everything from mental wellness to wellness real estate—bring their cutting-edge insights to keynotes, panels, and Table Topic discussions. Their leadership helps shape the direction of wellness globally.
Thought leadership in action, driving real-world impact.
4. Exclusive GWI Ambassador Luncheon
Our global network of GWI Ambassadors convenes for a private luncheon during the Summit, featuring an exclusive conversation with top wellness investors about where they’re bullish, where they’re cautious, and why.
An inside look at the future of wellness investing—from the people shaping it.
New: United Arab Emirates Wellness Economy Report Now Available
Explore the latest data and insights on the United Arab Emirates’ wellness market, part of GWI’s Geography of Wellness platform.
Do You Belong at the Summit?
An Invitation to Visionaries We Haven’t Met Yet
As the Global Wellness Summit arrives in Dubai, we’re opening the door to new voices—leaders, creators, and changemakers shaping the future of wellness and longevity. If you’re
building something meaningful, whether from inside the industry or at its edge, we want to hear from you.
The Summit is invitation-only. Think you belong in the room? Tell us why.
Ready to Learn More?
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