Speakers
The Medical Wellness Congress is here to change the game. In 2022, MWC will launch its very first event with the theme :
“INTEGRATING HEALTH IN WELL-BEING”
More than just a congress, its goal is to bring together a community of wellness experts and practitioners who share the same vision : to enhance the physical, mental, and social well-being of their clients.
MEET OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Dr. George Gaitanos
Chief Operating & Scientific Officer Chenot Group
Dr. Gaitanos joined the company in 2013. His role is strategically important in the development of the brand within the health wellness sector. This includes continued operational success of all the Chenot facilities, the innovation of new diagnostics, treatments, programmes, guests’ experiences, and their implementation within the dedicated facilities. In addition, the development of skincare products and food supplements leading a dedicated R&D team of experts.
Alberto Apostoli
architect, trendsetter, author
Considered one of the most important award-winning architects and trendsetters in the wellness industry, author of the book “Architettura delle SPA” (Architecture of a Spa), Alberto Apostoli has designed numerous and wonderful spas all over the world as well as some products and equipment which became icons for the new way of experiencing the spaces of private wellness. For over 25 years he has contributed to the development of the sector through educational activities, workshops and publications.
Laszlo Puczko
CEO Health Tourism Worldwide
With more than 25+ years in the field of travel and health, László Pucko is an experience engineer, strategist, mentor and trainer, and wellbeing intelligence expert. He has gained experiences in the private as well as in public sector environments both in medical and wellness tourism. He was the project lead on the path making report for UNWTO & ETC titled Exploring Health Tourism, as well as a pioneering study for Global Spa Summit titled: “Wellness Tourism and Medical Tourism: Where do spas fit?”
Bärbel Frey
Managing Director AQUA DOME Tirol Therme Längenfeld LA PURA & Women’s Health Resort Kamptal / VAMED VITALITY WORLD
Both resorts have received prestigious awards from the world travel awards.
Lutz Lungwitz
President German Medical Wellness Association & Vice-president Global Healthcare Travel Council
Lutz Lungwitz, has been President of the German Medical Wellness Association and the International Medical Wellness Association, both based in Berlin, since 2004. He is appointed as vice-president of the Global Healthcare Travel Council since 2017. He worked many years as CEO, manager, and consultant in the private sector, as well as for federal organizations. His expertise is the development and management of hotels and clinics.
Martin Goldmann
CEO ASPA
Martin founded the bespoke spa and wellness design consultancy, ASPA International, in 1983, and together with its team of architects and designers, creates superior quality, profitable concepts for the luxury hospitality and wellness sectors. In five continents. The consultancy’s award-winning portfolio includes projects for Hilton, Sheraton, Accor Hotels, Marriott, Longevity, and Vila Joya.
RAiner Bolsinger
CSO & CMO artofcryo.com, a division of L&R Kältetechnik
In charge of establishing the new division Art of Cryo, expertise in international business development in the medical, sports, and hospitality industries. Speaker in various events and congresses, of which the Austrian Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine.
ANDREW GIBSON
International Wellness & Hospitality Specialist
Andrew has been part of the senior management teams that have created iconic spa and wellness brands such as Six Senses, Mandarin Oriental, Raffles, Fairmont, Pullman, Sofitel, MGallery and Sensei . Over the last 30+ years he has created global brands, operated in over 70 countries and managed multiple brands for large corporations while retaining the ability to guide startup companies or provide advice equally to world leaders or university students.
SANDIE JOHANNESSEN
Director of Health & Wellness / Zulal Wellness Resort
With over two decades’ experience as a wellness and spa professional and as the winner of multiple awards with leading spa media, Sandie’s expertise as a thought leader is called on in a variety of niches: hospitality, wellness, spa, medical, and product development.