The Global Wellness Summit, an annual industry conference for the wellness business, comes to Phuket from 10 to 13 November 2026. It is the 20th edition, and it will be held at Angsana Laguna Phuket in the Laguna resort area on the island's west coast. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects around 600 Thai and international delegates.
It is a closed, paid conference rather than a public festival, so is it worth paying attention to if you live in Phuket? For anyone working in spas, clinics, hospitality or wellness retreats, the answer is probably yes. Here is what is confirmed so far.
The summit at a glance
| Detail | What the organisers say |
|---|---|
| Dates | 10 to 13 November 2026 |
| Venue | Angsana Laguna Phuket |
| Edition | 20th Global Wellness Summit |
| Theme | The Science, Art and Soul of Wellness |
| Expected attendance | Around 600 delegates, according to TAT |
| Thai hosts | Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, with TAT, the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and Phuket Province |
| Delegate fee | $6,000 listed on the organiser's site, with registration through approved or invited applications |
| Languages | Real-time translation offered, according to the organiser |
What happens on each day
- 10 November: delegate welcome activities and evening receptions.
- 11 November: the official opening, followed by keynotes, plenary sessions, panels and roundtables.
- 12 November: the Shark Tank of Wellness student competition, an Innovation Lab and a gala evening.
- 13 November: further industry sessions, innovation showcases and the announcement of where the 2027 summit will be held.
Who is exhibiting
TAT says it will run a booth presenting wellness routes across Thailand's five regions. The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine plans to show regional massage traditions, herbal products and food-based wellness, and TCEB will promote Thailand as a venue for international meetings. Other exhibitors named by TAT include Laguna, Chiva-Som, BDMS Wellness Clinic, the food innovation company Amathopia, Thailand's state drug maker GPO and the Sustainable Tourism Development Foundation, which will feature Phuket crafts and heritage.
Why it matters if you live in Phuket
- Investors and buyers in the room. TAT lists investors, entrepreneurs, academics and medical experts among the expected delegates, and says it will try to link Thai wellness operators with overseas partners after the event.
- A signal of where tourism promotion is heading. TAT is presenting the summit under its Healing is the New Luxury campaign and its focus on value over volume, which points to more promotion of higher-spending wellness travel.
- Research released at the summit. The organiser says delegates get access to Global Wellness Institute research released at the 2026 event.
FAQ
When is the Global Wellness Summit in Phuket?
From 10 to 13 November 2026, at Angsana Laguna Phuket.
Can the public attend?
No walk-in tickets are listed. The organiser lists a delegate fee of $6,000 and registration is through approved delegate sign-up or an invitation request.
Who is organising it in Thailand?
TAT says the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine is the organiser, with TAT, TCEB and Phuket Province as co-hosts. The organiser's site also names the Ministry of Public Health's department, TCEB and Amazing Thailand as host sponsors.
Will the summit come back to Thailand?
The host destination for 2027 is due to be announced on 13 November, the final day.
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- TAT spotlights Thai wellness as Phuket hosts Global Wellness Summit 2026 (30 October 2026)Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT Newsroom)
- 2026 Global Wellness Summit, Phuket, Thailand, 10 to 13 November 2026Global Wellness Summit