Roundtables
The Global Wellness Institute convenes international Roundtables to create a forum for conversation, and to catalyze action, on the most relevant issues within the wellness industry. These events bring together business and thought leaders from the medical, beauty, science, business, technology, research, media, fitness, workplace wellness, spa, hospitality, and retail worlds to help shape the future of the $4.5 trillion wellness industry.
2020
Implications and Applications of the 2020 Global Wellness Trends
On January 28, the Global Wellness Institute hosted a Roundtable on the “Implications and Applications of the 2020 Global Wellness Trends” during the annual New York Press Event. LEARN MORE
The Interplay of Fashion, Clean Beauty and Cancer
On January 20, the Wellness for Cancer Initiative hosted a roundtable discussion moderated by Julie Bach, initiative chair for the Wellness for Cancer Initiative.
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2019
The Stress Economy
On January 28, the Global Wellness Institute hosted a Roundtable on the emerging markets of mental wellness during the annual New York Press Event. LEARN MORE
2018
Beauty Meets Wellness
On November 13, the Beauty Meets Wellness Initiative hosted a “Global Deep Dive” Roundtable in an interactive format with several satellite locations joining the New York City event. LEARN MORE
Wellness Architecture
On September 20, the Wellness Architecture Initiative hosted a Roundtable on “Maximizing Your Next Project’s Hidden Capital.” LEARN MORE
Global Wellness for Children
On June 25, the Wellness for Children Initiative hosted a Roundtable in Miami, Florida. LEARN MORE
Social Impact in the Wellness Industry
On June 7, the Social Impact Initiative hosted a Roundtable at The Open Center in New York City. LEARN MORE
Beauty Meets Wellness
On May 29, the Beauty Meets Wellness Initiative hosted a Latino Roundtable at Workshops 360 in Miami. LEARN MORE
Wellness For Cancer
On May 4, the Wellness for Cancer Initiative hosted a Roundtable at the Mayo Clinic, Well Living Lab to discuss ‘Teachable Moments Fostering Lifestyle Behavioral Choices. LEARN MORE
Health Cities
On April 22, the Eastern European Initiative hosted a Roundtable in Cracow, Poland to discuss the development of wellness destinations in Central and Eastern Europe.
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Beyond Sustainability
On March 11th, the Sustainability Initiative hosted a roundtable and interactive forum in Carmel Valley, California. LEARN MORE
New Frontiers in Fitness, Mindbody and Wellness
On January 24th, GWI hosted a roundtable in New York to discuss the future of the fitness and mindbody industries. LEARN MORE
2017
Beauty Meets Wellness – Hong Kong
On November 17, the Beauty Meets Wellness Initiative hosted a roundtable and interactive forum in Hong Kong.
Beauty Meets Wellness – London
On September 25, the Beauty Meets Wellness Initiative hosted a roundtable and interactive forum in London. LEARN MORE
Beauty Meets Wellness – New York
On August 21, the Beauty Meets Wellness Initiative hosted a roundtable and interactive forum in New York. LEARN MORE
The Future of Wellness in the AEC Industry
On June 27, the Wellness Architecture Initiative hosted a roundtable & interactive forum. LEARN MORE
Best Practises – Wellness in the Baltics
On April 20, the Eastern European Initiative hosted a roundtable to discuss today’s trends, opportunities and challenges in the region. LEARN MORE
Wellness for Cancer
On March 31, the Wellness For Cancer Initiative hosted a roundtable that included leaders of visionary spa and wellness brands. LEARN MORE
Redefining What it Means to “Live Well”
On Jan. 31, thought leaders gathered in New York City to explore the topic of wellness communities and lifestyle real estate. LEARN MORE
2016
Wellness Tourism 2.0
On Oct. 17, thought leaders gathered in Austria to discuss “Wellness Tourism 2.0: How to Make a Destination Successful by Incorporating Wellness.” LEARN MORE
2015
Senior Tourism Leaders
On Nov. 2, 2015, senior tourism leaders gathered at the World Travel Market, hosted by the Global Wellness Institute, to discuss the challenges and opportunities of wellness tourism. LEARN MORE
Shifting Dynamics, Response over Function
On Oct. 27, 2015, the Global Wellness Institute held a roundtable exploring shifting dynamics and relevance of today’s health and wellness industry. LEARN MORE
Workplace Wellness
On Sept. 16, 2015, the Global Wellness Institute held a roundtable asking the question, “Workplace Wellness: What can we Accomplish Together that we cannot Accomplish Alone?” at its global headquarters in Miami. LEARN MORE
Re-Defining Workplace Wellness
On July 15, 2015, the GWI held a roundtable discussion entitled “Re-Defining Workplace Wellness.” LEARN MORE
Building a More “Well” Wales
On July 14, 2015, the GWI held a roundtable at the Institute of Life Science at Swansea University Medical School in Wales. LEARN MORE
Science of Wellness Roundtable
On Feb. 11, 2015, thought leaders gathered in New York to discuss “The Science of Wellness: Hype or Hope?” LEARN MORE
2014
The Business of Wellness
On Nov. 19, 2014, the GWI held its first roundtable on “The Business of Wellness” at the French Embassy in NYC. LEARN MORE
Wellness Tourism Roundtable
On Sept. 10, 2014, global leaders from all over the world gathered in Marrakech, Morocco to continue the discussion of the USD $494 billion wellness tourism niche. LEARN MORE
Wellness Tourism
On April 1, 2014, tourism ministries, as well as travel and healthcare establishments, convened at The Dorchester hotel in London to deliver insights into the rapidly growing wellness tourism market. LEARN MORE
The Global Wellness Institute serves as an umbrella organization for numerous Initiatives, that are independently chaired and run. The resources, editorial, research and opinions presented by the Initiatives do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Global Wellness Institute.