With over 35 years of experience in the international hotel industry, Richvalszki has spent the last two decades specialising in pre-opening projects and five-star wellness concept development. Founder of Richvalszki Spa Consulting & Spa Academy, she focuses on wellness strategy and integrative medical wellness, blending advanced technologies with traditional practices and local heritage. A respected international educator and lecturer, she is deeply influenced by Ayurveda and the Satyananda yoga tradition, and co-founded Naya Lifestyle Clinic to support long-term health and quality of life.

Simone Ciolli is a SPA and Wellness Tourism Development Consultant with over 30 years of experience in the beauty, wellness, and professional spa sectors. He works as a project manager, educator, trainer, and international conference speaker, and regularly publishes on wellness management. Simone specialises in creating innovative spa business models and tailored strategies for urban, resort, thermal, medical, and fitness facilities. In December 2023, he was appointed Country Manager of CIDESCO Italy, further reinforcing his leadership within the global spa industry.

A visionary leader in Northern European wellness hospitality, Eglė has spent over 20 years creating and developing innovative medical and wellness projects across Europe. As Founder of E77, she has delivered more than 2,500 hotel rooms and over 80,000 sqm of spa spaces. Appointed World Spa Ambassador for the Baltic States in 2022, she is also a recognised sustainability advocate and board member of the Lithuanian Hotels and Restaurants Association. Her work focuses on future-forward spa hotels combining quality, subtle luxury, and measurable wellbeing outcomes.

Sven is a wellness consultant and founder of Huckenbeck Holistic Health, with over 20 years of international experience in spa development and operations. Holding a Master of Science in Sports Science, he has worked as Spa Director and Corporate Director in luxury hospitality. A recognised speaker, author, and visionary, Sven focuses on holistic health promotion through the concept of salutogenesis. He is also Director of the Hospitality & Salutology Department at the University of Salutology, with a strong emphasis on longevity and sustainable health potential.

Petula Elzenaar is a long-standing Ambassador of the Medi Wellness Congress, involved since its very first edition.

Founder of PURE COSMETIC SPA CONSULTING, Petula helps develop curated spa retail spaces using niche and trend-driven spa lifestyle items to generate sustainable revenue while enhancing the overall guest experience. She also supports cosmetic brands and spa operators through brand-focused audits that ensure spa protocols are properly respected, retail areas are aligned with brand standards, and teams have a strong understanding of products and treatments.

Judith Ertler is an international expert in spa management, sales strategy, and business development, with a strong passion for education and networking. As a spa consultant, she supports wellness businesses worldwide in project implementation and operational optimisation. Judith is also a university lecturer in Health and Spa Tourism across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. In parallel, she is a partner at Ertler Executive Search, where she leverages her extensive global network to connect leading wellness brands with top-tier talent.

Anna brings over 20 years of international experience in spa, wellness, fitness, and hospitality. Holding a Master’s degree in Tourism & Hospitality, she has led iconic spas for Fairmont and Mandarin Oriental in Acapulco, Prague, and Doha. In Slovakia, she has developed and overseen leading spa and membership concepts for prestigious hotels including Kempinski, Sheraton, and Crowne Plaza. Recognised for her strategic vision, Anna has contributed to advanced spa facilities, signature holistic treatments, award-winning spa designs, and successful proprietary spa brands.

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