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Psychedelics & Healing Initiative Trends for 2026

Psychedelics & Healing Initiative 2026 Trends Initiative Chair: Mary-Elizabeth Gifford, EVP, Psyence, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: Rick Doblin, Pdh, Founder & Executive Director, Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), United States Honorary Chair: Rick Doblin, Ph.D., Founder and President Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). If it seems the world is falling in love with psychedelics, it may be easy to understand why. Ground-breaking studies on…

Nutrition For Healthspan Initiative Trends for 2026

Nutrition For Healthspan Initiative 2026 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

Mental Wellness Initiative 2026 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

Touchless Wellness Initiative 2026 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

Sleep Initiative 2026 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,…

Wellness Tourism Initiative Trends for 2026

Wellness Tourism Initiative TREND 1: Cocooning Wellness As global uncertainty continues to shape how we travel, many wellness seekers are turning inward, choosing restorative escapes closer to home for much needed nervous system resets. Short flights, easy-drive journeys and regional retreats are replacing long-haul trips, offering reassurance and simplicity, while still delivering meaningful and much needed wellbeing. These “cocooning” wellness trips allow travellers to step…