{"id":2840,"date":"2026-01-08T13:59:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T13:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mwcongress.com\/?page_id=2840"},"modified":"2026-03-12T15:59:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T15:59:30","slug":"conference-pre-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mwcongress.com\/index.php\/conference-pre-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Preliminary Conference Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1727359458752{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][wgl_double_headings align=”center” title_color=”#232323″ subtitle_color=”#28577E” bgtitle_color=”#ffffff” custom_bgtitle_color=”true” bg_responsive_font=”true” bg_font_size_mobile=”50″ title=”Preliminary Conference Programme”][wgl_spacing spacer_size=”20px”][wgl_custom_text]Discover the preview of the Medi Wellness Congress programme, designed to explore the convergence of medicine, wellness, and preventive health. <\/strong><\/p>\n

This preliminary agenda highlights key themes, expert insights, and thought-leading discussions shaping the future of integrative wellbeing, and will be updated regularly as new speakers and sessions are confirmed<\/u>.<\/strong>[\/wgl_custom_text][vc_zigzag][wgl_spacing spacer_size=”30px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1767870765202{background-color: #E9E9E9 !important;}”][wgl_custom_text font_size=”16″]Burnout Is Not a Mental Health Breakdown\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/b>
\n Dr Petra Bailey<\/i><\/span><\/b>
\nBurnout is not a mindset issue but a measurable biological state. In this session, Dr. Petra Bailey challenges conventional narratives and explains how early physiological warning signs are often ignored by high-performing professionals. Bridging medical diagnostics with nature-based therapeutic strategies, she reveals why rest alone is insufficient and outlines practical approaches to protect the nervous system and prevent long-term damage.[\/wgl_custom_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_zigzag][wgl_custom_text]Redefining Aging: Reset \u00b7 Recharge \u00b7 Regrow \u2013 From Science to Everyday \u00a0Longevity <\/span><\/b>
\n Dr Katharina Sepp<\/i><\/span><\/b>
\nLongevity means staying healthy, active, and resilient as we age. Based on the idea of\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Reset \u00b7 Recharge \u00b7 Regrow<\/span><\/b><\/span>, this talk explains how simple science-based methods \u2014 such as whole-body cryotherapy, IHHT, and everyday lifestyle habits \u2014 can help the body recover better, boost energy, and support long-term health and vitality.<\/span><\/span>[\/wgl_custom_text][vc_zigzag][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_zigzag][wgl_custom_text]Recharging\u00a0the Client\u00a0Experience:\u00a0Personalizing,\u00a0Anticipating, and\u00a0Regenerating\u00a0in the Digital\u00a0Wellness\u00a0Era<\/span><\/b>
\nLaurent Delporte<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/b>
\nAs\u00a0wellness\u00a0becomes\u00a0increasingly\u00a0data-informed,\u00a0medi-wellness\u00a0destinations can\u00a0redefine\u00a0guest\u00a0experience\u00a0through\u00a0personalization\u00a0and anticipation. This\u00a0conference\u00a0explores how\u00a0integrating\u00a0physical\u00a0fitness, stress management,\u00a0sleep, nutrition, and\u00a0emotional\u00a0balance enables\u00a0tailored\u00a0journeys.\u00a0Combining\u00a0data insights, on-site observation, and\u00a0human-centered\u00a0care,\u00a0it\u00a0shows how to\u00a0enhance\u00a0guest\u00a0satisfaction,\u00a0team\u00a0engagement, and\u00a0overall\u00a0operational\u00a0performance.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/wgl_custom_text][vc_zigzag][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1767870765202{background-color: #E9E9E9 !important;}”][wgl_custom_text font_size=”16″]Conversational\u00a0AI as the\u00a0Behavioral\u00a0Bridge:\u00a0Translating\u00a0Health\u00a0Knowledge\u00a0Into\u00a0Sustained\u00a0Behavior\u00a0Change<\/span><\/b>
\nDr Frederik\u00a0Dierick\u00a0& Beata\u00a0Bouwer<\/i><\/span><\/b>
\nMany\u00a0guests\u00a0know\u00a0what\u00a0healthy\u00a0behaviors\u00a0look like but struggle to\u00a0sustain\u00a0them. This session explores how\u00a0conversational\u00a0AI bridges the gap\u00a0between\u00a0knowledge\u00a0and action. By\u00a0delivering\u00a0timely,\u00a0personalized\u00a0dialogue\u00a0grounded\u00a0in\u00a0behavioral\u00a0science,\u00a0conversational\u00a0AI supports motivation,\u00a0accountability, and\u00a0emotional\u00a0understanding,\u00a0enabling\u00a0lasting\u00a0behavior\u00a0change\u00a0precisely\u00a0when\u00a0it\u00a0matters\u00a0most.<\/span>[\/wgl_custom_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_zigzag][wgl_custom_text]How You\u00a0Feel\u00a0Depends\u00a0on How You Look<\/span><\/b>
\nTim Cranko<\/i><\/span><\/b>
\nResearch shows a strong connection between perceived attractiveness and overall health, driving the growth of aesthetic solutions within wellness environments. This session examines non-invasive treatments that stimulate collagen, hyaluronic acid, circulation, and cellular renewal. It highlights which solutions are suitable for spas and wellness centers and outlines the critical success factors for effective integration.<\/span><\/span><\/span>[\/wgl_custom_text][vc_zigzag][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1767870765202{background-color: #E9E9E9 !important;}”][wgl_custom_text font_size=”16″]Sexual\u00a0Health, Mental\u00a0Health, and\u00a0Longevity<\/span><\/b>
\nDr\u00a0Leni\u00a0Marseglia<\/span><\/b><\/em><\/span>
\nSexual health is a vital yet often overlooked pillar of overall well-being. This session explores the biology of pleasure, the impact of desire on mental health, and the links between sexual health and longevity. It also examines how lack of desire can contribute to pelvic pain, emotional imbalance, and long-term health consequences.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/wgl_custom_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_zigzag][wgl_custom_text]Longevity in spa: Separating hype from sustainable value<\/strong>
\nRegis Boudon-Doris<\/i><\/span><\/b>
\nThis presentation aims to establish a clear, pragmatic methodology to assess, on a case-by-case basis, whether a longevity spa represents a genuine business opportunity or a potential financial risk. Moving beyond hype and one-size-fits-all models, it equips stakeholders with the tools and critical questions needed to make informed, rational decisions tailored to their specific context.[\/wgl_custom_text][vc_zigzag][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1768218109467{background-color: #E9E9E9 !important;}”][wgl_custom_text font_size=”16″]Trends, Technologies, and the\u00a0Sustainable\u00a0Future of\u00a0Wellness<\/span><\/b>
\nMiroslav\u00a0Zverina<\/i><\/span><\/b>
\nSustainability\u00a0is\u00a0now\u00a0central to the future of\u00a0wellness\u00a0hospitality. This\u00a0presentation\u00a0introduces\u00a0innovative technologies,\u00a0including\u00a0advanced\u00a0water-recycling\u00a0systems\u00a0for pools and\u00a0wellness\u00a0facilities.\u00a0Attendees\u00a0will\u00a0learn\u00a0how smart solutions\u00a0reduce\u00a0water and\u00a0energy\u00a0consumption,\u00a0lower\u00a0operating\u00a0costs, support ESG goals, and\u00a0create\u00a0a\u00a0measurable\u00a0competitive\u00a0advantage\u00a0through\u00a0sustainable\u00a0innovation.<\/span>[\/wgl_custom_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_zigzag][wgl_custom_text]The Recruitment\u00a0Conundrum:\u00a0Empowering\u00a0Teams\u00a0with\u00a0Empathy\u00a0and\u00a0Emotional\u00a0Resilience<\/span><\/b>
\nBeata\u00a0Aleksadrowicz<\/i><\/span><\/b>
\nRecruitment and\u00a0retention\u00a0remain\u00a0major challenges for spa and\u00a0medi-wellness\u00a0operators. This session explores how\u00a0shifting\u00a0training\u00a0from\u00a0rigid\u00a0protocols\u00a0to coaching and mentoring can\u00a0prevent\u00a0burnout and\u00a0build\u00a0emotional\u00a0resilience. By\u00a0fostering\u00a0self-discovery\u00a0and\u00a0empathy,\u00a0this\u00a0approach\u00a0improves\u00a0staff\u00a0retention,\u00a0guest\u00a0satisfaction,\u00a0operational\u00a0efficiency, and long-term\u00a0business performance.<\/span>[\/wgl_custom_text][vc_zigzag][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1768218109467{background-color: #E9E9E9 !important;}”][wgl_custom_text font_size=”16″]Supporting Recovery Through Massage: The Skill That Makes the Difference <\/span><\/b>
\nJessie Breard Hubert<\/i><\/span><\/b>
\nWellness establishments increasingly welcome guests experiencing fatigue, pain, or complex medical histories. This session explores how massage can support convalescence through attentive presence, refined body reading, and adaptive techniques beyond standardized protocols. By training teams in this essential skill, operators enhance safety, credibility, and differentiation, positioning their venue as a responsible and forward-looking partner in recovery.<\/span>[\/wgl_custom_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_zigzag][wgl_custom_text]A complete philosophy of revitalization Body \u00b7 Mind \u00b7 Spirit <\/span><\/b>
\nNelly Grosjean<\/i><\/span><\/b>
\nHow detox, living foods, and aromatics release energy, a return to vital life force.
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