2nd International Health & Wellness Tourism Congress, Manila, Philippines

Following the resounding success of its inaugural event in Düsseldorf, Germany, the International Health & Wellness Tourism Congress is set to make an impactful return.
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This year, the congress will be hosted in the vibrant and diverse Philippines, a country poised to emerge as a global leader in medical, health, and wellness tourism.

The International Health & Wellness Tourism Congress is an exclusive, invitation-only event, meticulously designed to foster meaningful connections. Through pre-arranged and pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings, the congress links medical and wellbeing travel solution providers with pre-qualified corporate buyers from across the globe. This unique platform ensures that every participant has the opportunity to engage in productive discussions, explore innovative solutions, and forge valuable partnerships.

Join us in the Philippines to discover the unparalleled potential of this beautiful nation in the realm of health and wellness tourism.

WHY SHOULD SPONSORS ATTEND?
The International Health & Wellness Congress reduces time and cost for you by connecting you with the right buyers at the right time. Sponsors will:

Meet Senior Decision Makers: Conduct one-to-one business meetings with top decision-makers, meet with 75+ international corporate buyers, and initiate new business.
Pre-Arranged Meetings: Personally select the executives you would like to meet at the event and review detailed profiles of all delegates and the organizations they represent.
Restricted Competition: Obtain exclusive access to the senior delegation and present your services and products in a controlled environment where provider participation is strictly limited per product category.
Formal and Informal Networking: Take advantage of extensive networking opportunities built into the summit agenda, including luncheons, coffee breaks, and entertainment activities, all conducted in a professional setting that allows for focused business interactions.
Key Industry Insight: Attend keynote presentations, case studies, and discussion groups, and become part of a genuine industry think tank that allows you the opportunity to outline concerns and primary strategic objectives directly with prospective clients.

WHY SHOULD BUYERS ATTEND?
Our event is the ideal platform to learn all about the new trends in health andwellness tourism industry, explore new partnership opportunities, and meet some of the most amazing solution providers from all over the world. Buyers will:

Key Industry Insight: Attend cutting-edge conference sessions, obtain access to unique expertise, and take away new solutions to your day-to-day business challenges.
Formal and Informal Networking: Network face-to-face with the world’s top executives, discuss and debate strategies with your peers and most experts in their field, and rapidly build a network of new business relationships.
Leading Providers: Meet and make contact with leading solution and service providers to solve your most pressing business challenges.
Event Documentation: Receive full access to all summit documentation via high-end post-event reports, obtain copies of presentations of your choice, and participants’ contacts upon request.

Program

Mon

Registration and Refreshments

09:00am - 10:00am

10'

Opening Remarks - Welcome Note

The Honorable Liza Araneta Marcos, First Lady of the Philippines

10:00am - 10:10am

20'

Keynote Opening Address

Her Excellency Maria Esperanza Christina Garcia Frasco, Secretary of the Department of Tourism of the Philippines

10:10am - 10:30am

20'

Keynote Opening Address

His Excellency Ted Herbosa, Secretary of the Department of Health oif of the Philippines

10:30am - 10:50am

10'

Presentation

10:50am - 11:00am

10'

Presentation

11:00am - 11:10am

10'

Presentation

11:10am - 11:20am

10'

Presentation

11:20am - 11:30am

15'

Coffee Break & Networking Session

11:30am - 11:45am

1h30'

One-on-One Meetings

11:45am - 1:00pm

1h'

Lunch Break

1:00pm - 2:00pm

45'

Panel Discussion
Putting the Philippines on Top of the World Map of Medical, Health & Wellness Tourism

2:00pm - 2:45pm

45'

Panel Discussion
The Evolving Landscape of Health Tourism Post-2024

2:45pm - 3:30pm

2h'

One-on-One Meetings

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Chairman Closing Remark and End of Day One

5:30pm - 5:35pm

Tue

Registration and Refreshments

08:00am - 09:00am

Opening Remarks and Welcome from the Chairman of the Congress

09:00am - 09:10am

10'

Welcome Remarks

09:10am - 09:20am

10'

Sponsor Presentation

09:20am - 09:30am

10'

Sponsor Presentation

09:30am - 09:40am

10'

Sponsor Presentation

09:40am - 09:50am

45'

Panel Discussion
Revolutionizing Access to Healthcare: The Facilitator’s Role

09:50am - 10:35am

45'

Panel Discussion
Capitalizing on Medical, Health & Wellness Tourism Investments in the Philippines

10:35am - 11:20am

10'

Coffee Break & Networking Session

11:20am - 11:30am

1hr45'

One-on-One Meetings

11:30am - 1:15pm

1hr'

Lunch Break

1:15pm - 2:15pm

40'

Panel Discussion:
Trust and Accreditation: Pillars of Healthcare Excellence

2:15pm - 2:55pm

40'

Panel Discussion
Patient Experience: The New Benchmark in Healthcare

2:55pm - 3:35pm

15'

Coffee Break & Networking Session

3:35pm - 3:50pm

40'

Panel Discussion
Tailoring Wellness Journeys to Individual Needs

3:50pm - 4:30pm

Closing Remarks

4:30pm - 4:35pm

Testimonials

We wish to thank you, the sponsors and all the staff of Agora Group for the very prestigious, professional, and valuable event you did organize with your team. Every detail was so professionally managed.

From the buyer's point of view, the quality of the B2B was very high - we had the possibility to meet several groups of Hospitals, Clinics, and Hotels which represent the Leading Excellence in Healthcare in Europe and in the World, as well as Tourism Boards for visualizing a complete experience to offer our readers on our platform.

When B2B is well organized, as you did, it allows us to save time and money in meeting and selecting our esteemed colleagues and qualified future partners, as well as to connect with new professionals and expand our education.

During the event, we had a wide range of speeches and panel discussions focusing on insights and experiences, with dedicated attention to the enhancement and sustainable transformation of healthcare provision worldwide.

Maria Antonietta Princivalle

Founder, BookingsMe

I recently had a chance to attend the IHWTC- International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress, and I must say it was a truly remarkable experience. From start to finish, Agora organizing team demonstrated their dedication to creating an enriching and impactful gathering.

First and foremost, the lineup of speakers was outstanding. Renowned experts from various hospitals, facilitators, and tourism shared their knowledge, insights, and experiences, providing valuable perspectives on the medical tourism topic. The diversity of the speakers ensured a well-rounded program that catered to a wide range of interests and disciplines.

One aspect that particularly impressed me was the engagement between participants. The organizers had thoughtfully incorporated networking sessions and panel discussions, fostering meaningful connections and facilitating fruitful discussions. The atmosphere was vibrant with intellectual curiosity, and I had the opportunity to meet and learn from professionals and enthusiasts who shared my passion.

The warm and welcome and hospitality shown by Mr. Hadi Malaeb & Mrs. Rim El Aridi were outstanding. Overall I highly recommend anyone to participate the events organized by Agora Group.

Prakash Korisal

Country Head, Anavara Limited

It was an absolutely amazing time I had at the International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress 2023 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Agora Group organized a perfectly-arranged event for our industry of health and wellness tourism. I was able to meet governmental representatives, medical institutions, and facilitators from all over the world to greet and discuss the future of the industry.

Düsseldorf was a beautiful city and the venue hotel for the event was a luxury for the organizer and sponsors for the great opportunity and fruitful hospitality.

Looking forward to attending the next year event.

So Iizuka

Co-Founder/CEO, Trambellir

Thank you for having us at #IHWTC 2023 in Dusseldorf! We were thrilled to participate in this prestigious conference dedicated to healthcare & medical tourism advancements. It was an incredible opportunity to showcase our innovative solutions, network with industry leaders, and contribute to the positive transformation of healthcare. We are grateful for the experience and excited about future collaborations.

Altoa Medical Tourism

It’s a great honor to participate in the International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress 2023 that was held in Düsseldorf. The congress had renowned speakers in the field of health tourism where they shared their knowledge and expertise and challenges in the health travel market. The B2B meetings were very beneficial. I met many providers from various healthcare sectors that enriched my expertise and helped my business to flourish.

I sincerely wish Agora Group all the very best in their upcoming future events.

Laila AlJassmi

CEO, Health Beyond Borders

Thank you Agora Group for organizing the event. It was enjoyable and productive and we are following up on the meetings to build up on the connections established and revisited.

Zahid Hamid

Director, Right Choice Home & Away

Wonderful experience at The IHWTC! Connecting with professionals from around the world who are dedicated to providing the best healthcare has been truly enriching. Events like these provide valuable opportunities to learn from each other, share insights and best practices, and foster collaborations that can have a positive impact on the healthcare industry as a whole. I'm glad I had the chance to be a part of such an event and contribute to the collective knowledge and expertise in the field of healthcare.

Alejandra Castellanos

Consultant, Best Dr Insurance

Agora gave us a platform to come out from our captured Pacific Islands and Western Pacific Region, and to open to the bigger, more coveted Middle East - a bridge to important buyers and decision-makers from that side of the world through this Congress.

For what it’s worth, the IHWTC opened more doors for us than we imagined. A 6,200% estimated ROI through generated sales lead after the entire Congress is undeniably overwhelming, but we’re excited to be able to go deeper into the GCC market, as well as explore possibilities of North Africa and East Mediterranean. Thank you to The Medical City and UrbanSmilesPH for trusting the DOT and coming with us to explore unchartered territories.

Padayon Pilipinas! Looking forward for more that’s to come for health tourism!

Paulo Benito s. Tugbang

Director, Department of Tourism of the Philippines

Agora Group hosted The International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress (IHWTC) on 08.-09.06.2023, at Hotel KÖ59 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The congress showed how interesting and useful an event organized by professionals with international experience can be for the medical tourism industry. From the choice of venue to the selection of speakers and participants, everything was top-notch. I particularly enjoyed the 1 on 1 meetings with representatives of clinics, hotels and tourism departments from different countries and cities. New contacts for business have already started to work. I wish all participants and organizers of IHWTC’23 great success!

Dr. med. Anna Weegen

Founder and Director of DeutschMedic GmbH, Essen, Germany

I really liked the exhibition, it was so well organized, I was very grateful that I was at the exhibition, as I received very important information that I can use in the future, thank you. I will be happy to be with you again. I learned a lot of new things and met new partners in operating in the same field of work and exchanged valuable information. Cool hotel and tourist tours.... everything is very well organized thank you.

Tatjana Kabadayi

Owner, Morindo Travel

The event was absolutely amazing! It was very well-organized and the team did a fantastic job. The professional people who were involved made it even more special. I am definitely looking forward to collaborating with multiple companies/hospitals that I met during the event. The speakers were engaging and informative.

I had a great time. Thank you for putting on such a wonderful event!

Ahmed Aloraij

President & CEO, Promed Tourism, Saudi Arabia

The event was great and impactful, from the hotel to the attendees and speakers. The attendees constituted of professionals and experts of the field, and I enjoyed every bit of it. Making great contacts and connecting with people is what I call tourism. The organizers did a very good job. Thanks for the invite. The combination of fun and work made the event even more appealing!

Leesi Vizor

CEO, Leevenchybrand

Thank you for your exceptional, prestigious and invaluable event "International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress" that you organize with your professional team at Agora Group.

Atefeh Zare

Co-Fonder & CEO, SSKmedtour

GLOBAL BLOCKCHAIN CONGRESS, LONDON

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Venue of the Event