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Africa Wellness Initiative Trends for 2026

2026 Africa Wellness Initiative Trends Initiative Chair: Mariane Akwenye, Managing Director, Nomad Group, Namibia Initiative Vice-Chair: Michelle Saudan, Founder & Facilitator of Amanzi Wellbeing, Dubai-Zimbabwe TREND 1: Afro-Longevity The term “afrolongevity” represents a newly created word that sums up an African perspective for examining aging. The biophilosophical model brings together metaphysical insights from traditional thought with modern ethical analysis. Afrolongevity emphasizes the qualitative depth of aging:…

Psychedelics & Healing Initiative Trends for 2026

2026 Psychedelics & Healing Initiative Trends Honorary Chair: Rick Doblin, Ph.D., Founder and President Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). Initiative Chair: Mary-Elizabeth Gifford, Chief of Global Impact, Clearmind Medicine, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: Dingle Spence, MD, BSc., MBBS, DIP PALL MED, FRCR & Consultant in Oncology and Palliative Medicine International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC) Board Emerita If it seems the world is…

Nutrition For Healthspan Initiative Trends for 2026

2026 Nutrition For Healthspan Initiative Trends Initiative Chair: Michael Don Ham, Founder, Wild Orchard Tea Company, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: Alina Tyszkiewicz, International Business Development, Chief Wellbeing Officer, Poland TREND 1: The Ultra-Processed Food Backlash and Radical Transparency – Redefining What “Real Food” Means In 2026, a growing backlash against ultra-processed foods is reshaping the global wellness conversation. Consumers are increasingly questioning not only what…

Mental Wellness Initiative Trends for 2026

2026 Mental Wellness Initiative Trends Initiative Co-Chair: Prof. Gerry Bodeker, PhD, Green Templeton College, University of Oxford, United Kingdom; & Dept. of Epidemiology, Columbia University, New York, United States. Public Health Academic & Clinical Psychologist Initiative Co-Chair: Alina Hernandez, Organizational Advisor, Germany The mental wellness trends for 2026 reflect a profound shift in how humans are adapting to a rapidly changing environmental, technological and social…

Touchless Wellness Initiative Trends for 2026

2026 Touchless Wellness Initiative Trends Initiative Co-Chair: Erin Lee, Founder of the Touchless Wellness Association, United Kingdom Initiative Co-Chair: Alina Hernandez, Wellness Concept Creator/Advisory Board Member, Germany TREND 1: Think Quantum III Quantum thinking is entering its next phase, and is now moving from theory into practical biological and technological applications. The Third Quantum Wave is less about philosophy and more about measurement. It focuses…

Sleep Initiative Trends for 2026

2026 Sleep Initiative Trends Initiative Chair: Allison Howard, Founder and CEO, Nollapelli, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: JD Velilla, Founder, Designing Sleep, United States TREND 1: Sleep Tourism and the Growing Sleep Divide Sleep tourism has rapidly emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments of the global wellness economy. Luxury hotels, wellness resorts and destination spas are increasingly designing immersive experiences aimed specifically at improving sleep,…