Conference program - September 5, 2025
Morning
9:00 am
Casey Beros - MC, Health Journalist, Author
Welcome!
The wellness opportunity – what’s the data telling us?
Katherine Droga - Chair, Global Wellness Institute’s Wellness Tourism Initiative, Summit founder
Global wellness trends you need to consider right now.
Katherine Droga - Well Traveller, Kate Leff - Revivo Wellness Resort, Kate Duncan - Wellbeing Magazine
The sleep revolution - all you need to know.
Olivia Arezollo, Sleep Expert
The social wellness boom – bathing, saunas, and the secrets to success.
Alexis Dean - SOAK, Brendan Lawless - The Banya Bathhouse, Neil O'Sullivan - Nimbus Co.
Morning tea
10:40 am
The evolution of a wellness entrepreneur.
Lisa Messenger - Author & Wellness Entrepreneur
The potential and peril of AI Wellness.
Damian Chaparro - Aro Ha Wellness Retreat
Creating ‘on farm’ wellness that visitors will flock to.
Cherie Hutchinson - Jurlique, Georgina Baker - Levenvale Farm
Lunch
12:35 pm
Session breakouts
1:40 pm
Choose one of the following two program options
What do consumers expect from spa rituals now and in the future?
Judy Chapman - Global Spa & Wellness Consultant, Kristy Morris - The KAILO Group, Stacey Pagliarulo - Vanessa Megan Skincare, Theme Rains - Synthesis Organics
Or
Giving back. How Hawaii is championing regenerative experiences that wellness visitors will love.
Jacquie Walshe - Walshe Group
Session breakouts
2:15 pm
Choose one of the following two program options
Asia in focus - How to partner and scale a wellness business while staying true to your USP.
Samantha Dunn - The Farm at San Benito Philippines
Or
Creating engaging wellness spaces through design.
James Mugavin - Loyly Studio
Afternoon tea
2:35 pm
The cultural roots and neuroscience behind sound-healing + a very special sound healing experience.
Tanya Alijani - Sound Healing Practitioner, Meditation and Breathwork Guide
Building successful immersive retreats – learn from these industry leaders.
Damian Chaparro - Aro Ha Wellness Retreat, Paul Von Bergen - Billabong Retreat Sydney, Emily Griffin - Gaia Retreat & Spa
A conversation with TV host, wellness advocate and cancer survivor Barry Du Bois
Barry Du Bois - Well Traveller TV Host
How a successful wellness Bcorp is using wellness events to innovate and drive engagement.
Tim Pocock - Wanderlust
Wild wellness – unplug and off-grid experiences.
Samantha Dunn - The Farm at San Benito Philippines, Renee Kidd - Into the Wild Escapes, Alice Hansen - Wild Wellness Tasmania, Cameron D'arcy - Sierra Escapes