By Our Staff Writer
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) announced that its 20th anniversary Summit will take place at Angsana Laguna Phuket in Thailand.
The GWS has named four co-chairs who will help shape the agenda for the November 10–13, 2026 conference. Cathy Feliciano-Chon, managing partner of FINN Partners Greater China, Jiří Dvořák, Professor Emeritus of Neurology at the University of Zurich and co-founder and executive senior adviser to BDMS Wellness Clinic in Bangkok, Jessica Jesse, founder & CEO of BuDhaGirl, and Pongsadhorn Pokpermdee, director-general of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine at Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health, are the co-chairs.
Phuket is widely recognized as one of the world’s most dynamic wellness destinations, with a rich mix of traditional healing, luxury spa experiences, medical wellness clinics and nature-based retreats. Hosting the Summit here will allow delegates not only to convene for the industry’s leading conference, but also to experience firsthand the region’s world-class wellness offerings, GWS said.
The invite-only Summit – expected to be the largest in the organization’s history – will convene CEOs of leading wellness companies, physicians and academics, investors, technology innovators, and policymakers for four days of discussions on the forces shaping the wellness economy.
“The global wellness and longevity movement must be grounded in science,” said Dvořák. “If we want to improve public health, we need evidence-based approaches that governments, healthcare systems and insurers are willing to adopt. As a co-chair of the 20th Global Wellness Summit, I look forward to advancing that dialogue and helping position prevention and lifestyle medicine at the center of future healthcare,” he added.
Jesse said serving as co-chair of the 20th anniversary Global Wellness Summit in Phuket was a profound honor for her – not only as a member of the GWS board, but as someone whose life and work have been deeply inspired by Asian culture. “Having worked in Thailand for more than fourteen years, I’ve experienced firsthand the country’s extraordinary devotion to wellbeing, spirituality and gracious living. Bringing global wellness leaders together in Phuket allows us to celebrate the roots of wellness while helping shape the future of a $6.8 trillion global economy,” Jesse said.
Set within lush tropical gardens and surrounded by waterways, Angsana Laguna Phuket blends nature, adventure and relaxation, with extensive spa, wellness and outdoor amenities that reflect Thailand’s long tradition of holistic wellbeing. The resort’s setting offers Summit delegates the rare experience of both lagoon and beachfront views within one of Phuket’s most distinctive luxury destinations.
