2026 NYC Experience Wellness & Travel Media Event Agenda
OVERVIEW
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Media Arrival & Check-In
10:00 AM | Event Opens
EXPERIENCE ROOM
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Experience Room/Show Floor
EDUCATION ROOM
10:00 AM - 12:20 PM | Wellness Around the Globe Symposium & Panel Sessions
1:40 PM - 5:00 PM | Wellness Around the Globe Symposium & Panel Sessions
PRESS CONFERENCE | DR. WILLIAM LI
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Press Room
NOURISH AND UNWIND BY JADEYOGA
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Wellness Activation Space
Sponsored by JadeYoga
BUFFET LUNCH
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
PRESS CONFERENCE | KIANNA WEBB
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Press Room
Sponsored by Luxaris: Arise
MEDITATION: GETTING BACK TO YOUR TRUE SELF
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Wellness Activation Space
Sponsored by Healing Hotels of the World
WELLNESS AFTER PARTY
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Ila Only Spa
Sponsored by Ila Only Spa
AGENDA
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Trends in Wellness & Transformative Travel
Wellness travel is evolving beyond spas and into deeply personal, purpose-driven experiences. This panel explores how travelers are seeking transformation, both mental and physical, through immersive journeys that prioritize intention, authenticity, and long-term well-being over traditional luxury.
Education Room – Wellness Around the Globe Symposium
10:30AM - 10:40 AM | Special Presentation - Eywa by R.Evolution
Sponsored by R.Evolution
10:40 - 11:00 AM | Fireside Chat: Jessica Jesse
Mindful Glamour pioneer and Founder, CEO, and Creative Director of world-renowned BuDhaGirl, Jessica Jesse, shares her take on intention and longevity.
Education Room - Wellness Around the Globe Symposium
11:10 AM - 11:40 AM | Longevity Across the Board: Travel, Beauty & Lifestyle
Longevity is no longer niche, it’s shaping how we live, travel, and care for ourselves. Industry leaders unpack how science, design, and consumer demand are influencing longevity-focused experiences across travel, beauty, and lifestyle, and what this shift means for the future of wellness-driven living.
Education Room – Wellness Around the Globe Symposium
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Wellness Activation – Nourish and Unwind by Jade Yoga
Sponsored by JadeYoga
11:40AM - 11:50 AM | Q & A: Kiana Webb
Education Room – Wellness Around the Globe Symposium
11:50 AM - 12:20 PM | Clean Beauty: Is There Really an Alternative?
As consumers demand transparency and efficacy, clean beauty has become a standard…yet questions remain. This conversation examines what “clean” truly means today, how brands balance performance with integrity, and whether alternatives exist in an industry navigating regulation, innovation, and conscious consumerism.
Education Room – Wellness Around the Globe Symposium
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Organic Gourmet Luncheon
Sponsored by Lotte New York Palace
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Press Conference - Kiana Webb
Sponsored by Luxaris: Arise
1:40 PM - 2:10 PM | Socializing: The New Wellness Priority
Connection is emerging as a cornerstone of modern wellness. This panel explores the rise of community-driven experiences, from social wellness clubs to urban sanctuaries, and why meaningful connection and belonging are now considered essential to holistic health.
Education Room – Wellness Around the Globe Symposium
2:00 - 3:00 PM | Wellness Activation - Meditation: Getting Back to Your True Self
Sponsored by Healing Hotels of the World
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM | Fireside Chat: Joy Bauer
Joined by Organic Spa Media's Founder & CEO and Editor in Chief, renowned healthy lifestyle expert for NBC's TODAY show, Joy Bauer, welcomes the group with answers to this year's hottest health and nutrition questions.
Education Room – Wellness Around the Globe Symposium
2:40 PM - 3:10 PM | Health Tech & Touchless Wellness
From AI-driven diagnostics to touchless therapies, technology is reshaping how we engage with wellness. Experts discuss how innovation is enhancing accessibility, personalization, and safety, while redefining the balance between human care and high-tech solutions in the future of health and wellbeing.
Education Room – Wellness Around the Globe Symposium
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM | Featured Speaker: Dr. Natalie Azar
NBC News Medical Contributor and Associate Professor of Rheumatology at NYU Langone, Dr. Natalie Azar, educates on bone health and shares some of the best ways you can look after yourself.
Education Room – Wellness Around the Globe Symposium
3:40 PM - 3:50 PM | Guest Speaker: Dr. William Li
Internationally renowned physician, scientist, and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. William Li, shares his expertise on treating food as medicine.
Education Room – Wellness Around the Globe Symposium
3:50 PM - 4:20 PM | Women's Health Comes of Age: The Menopause Moment
Once overlooked, women’s health, particularly menopause, is now at the forefront of wellness innovation. This discussion explores how brands, travel experiences, and healthcare solutions are addressing hormonal health, longevity, and quality of life, marking a cultural shift toward visibility, research, and empowerment.
Education Room – Wellness Around the Globe Symposium
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM | "Wellness Your Way": Customized Travel Experiences
One size no longer fits all in wellness travel. This panel dives into the rise of highly customized journeys— designed for solo travelers, families, retreats, and social groups—and how personalization is redefining luxury, intention, and impact in the wellness travel landscape.
Education Room – Wellness Around the Globe Symposium
5:00 - 7:00 PM | Wellness After-Party
Sponsored by Ila Only Spa