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Join us this October
A pivotal platform that brings together cutting-edge research, visionary ideas, and transformative practices. Thought leaders, experts, and enthusiasts from diverse fields come together, envisioning a harmonious blend of ancient and modern approaches to health, mindfulness, nutrition, fitness, and mental well-being.
Inviting Wellness Directors, Head of HR and Employee Wellbeing, Personal Trainers, Wellness Coaches and Healthcare Professionals, the Future Wellness Summit will be its best yet.
Agenda
Chairperson: Muneer AlObeidli, Founder, Future Wellbeing
2:00 - 2:45PM
From Policy to Practice: Shaping a Longevity-Driven Health System
2:00 - 2:45PM | From Policy to Practice: Shaping a Longevity-Driven Health System
This panel explores how forward-thinking health policies can be translated into actionable strategies that promote longer, healthier lives across the UAE. It brings together leaders from government, healthcare, technology, and wellness to discuss the integration of longevity science into public health systems. Key topics include preventive care, digital health, aging-in-place innovations, and the role of public-private partnerships in building a future where extended healthspan, not just lifespan, is the national standard.
Why attend:
Discover how the UAE is turning longevity from vision into action. This session brings together health leaders, innovators, and policy-makers to explore how we can build a future-ready, wellness-driven health system. Gain insights, spark collaborations, and be part of shaping a healthier, longer-living nation.
Panelists
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Paulina Mercader
CEO GCC, The Longevity Suite
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Dr. Craig Cook
Chief Executive Officer, The Brain & Performance Centre, A DP World Company
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Dr. Maya Shahsavari
Medical Director, Ouronyx Dubai
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David Stalker
Strategic Industry Advisor, Active IQ
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Hinda Daggag
Director – Longevity, PureHealth
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Lorenzo Ciappina
CSO & Co-founder, REPZERO
2:45 - 3:15PM
Beyond Reps: The Rise of Wellbeing in the Fitness Industry
2:45 - 3:15PM | Beyond Reps: The Rise of Wellbeing in the Fitness Industry
Join us for a fast-paced 30-minute session inspired by Beyond Reps: The Rise of Wellbeing in the Fitness Industry. Beyond Reps was co-edited by Dr Glenda Rivoallan and Casey Conrad and brings together 19 leaders, each sharing how we can create a new story for fitness - one that prioritises wellbeing, resilience, and human connection. In this session you’ll discover why the industry is shifting from workouts to whole-person wellbeing. Followed by 15 minutes of interactive Q&A with the editor and your chance to engage directly with the minds shaping the next era.
All attendees will also receive a complimentary signed copy of the book.
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Dr. Glenda Rivoallan
Founder and CEO, We Talk Wellbeing
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Fiona Cresswell
Director, My Healthy Shift
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Norris Panton
Founder, Gulf Active Industry Network (GAIN)
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Yves Preissler
Founder, Global Consultant, Wellness Visionary
3:15 - 4:00PM
Wellness Escapes of the Future: Rethinking Spas and Retreats in a High-Performance World
3:15 - 4:00PM | Wellness Escapes of the Future: Rethinking Spas and Retreats in a High-Performance World
Cities are rapidly becoming global hubs for luxury wellness and transformative travel. As demand for holistic wellbeing accelerates across the Middle East and beyond, hotels and retreats are no longer just indulgent experiences, they are becoming essential pillars of modern hospitality and lifestyle. This panel unites industry pioneers to explore how hotels and wellness destinations are reimagining their offerings to serve modern travelers, biohackers, and recovery seekers. From immersive healing journeys to AI-powered personalization, discover how hospitality and wellness are converging to shape the next generation of wellness tourism.
Why Attend:
With wellness tourism on the rise and cities positioning itself as a global destination for holistic health, this panel offers a front-row seat to the future of hospitality and retreats. Whether you are in hospitality, wellness, design, or investment, you’ll gain valuable insights into emerging trends, evolving guest expectations, and strategies for creating transformative experiences. Learn how to build wellness-centered spaces that resonate with today’s high-performance lifestyle while unlocking new opportunities in one of the fastest-growing sectors of global travel and tourism.
Panelists
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Christian Kiefer
CEO and Founder of Spa Wellness Project Management
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Zena Habi
Lifestyle Wellness Consultant
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Ammar Samad
General Manager, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som
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Muneer AlObeidli
Founder, Future Wellbeing
4:00 - 4:30PM
From Supplements to Cell Therapies, What is Next-Gen Interventions for Longer Living
4:00 - 4:30PM | From Supplements to Cell Therapies, What is Next-Gen Interventions for Longer Living
As the science of longevity rapidly evolves, the frontier of interventions is expanding beyond traditional supplements and lifestyle strategies. This session explores the cutting-edge of next-generation therapies designed to extend not just lifespan, but healthspan. From advanced nutraceuticals and personalized supplementation to groundbreaking innovations in stem cells, gene editing, and regenerative medicine, participants will gain insight into the most promising tools shaping the future of healthy aging. The discussion will also highlight the challenges, ethical, regulatory, and accessibility - that come with bringing these interventions from the lab into everyday life.
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Dr Rochael Debideen
Medical Manager, Everwell
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Dr. Karima Arroud
Consultant – Functional Medicine & Aesthetics, Wellth
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Muneer AlObeidli
Founder, Future Wellbeing
Included in the complementary Trade Pass
B2B Matchmaking App
Exhibition - All 3 Days
VIP Buyers Lounge
Official Networking Party
Speed Networking
MENA Roundtable
ICREPS Global Standards Summit
XPRO Summit
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