Agenda

Opening remarks and welcome

Interactive roundtable discussions 

Join a table of 8-12 of your peers to delve into a specific aspect of health and wellbeing. Led by a pre-appointed moderator, these engaging sessions encourage interactivity and open communication from the outset of the conference, setting a positive tone for the rest of the day. Choose from:

• Safeguarding mental health in the workplace 

• Navigating the supplement and nutraceutical market in the UAE

• Incorporating wellbeing into health outcome measurements

• Developing fit for purpose holistic wellbeing initiatives

• Fostering collaboration between governments, policymakers, businesses and communities

• Altering food environments for lasting health benefits 

• Getting in touch with the spiritual – practical actions for the non-religious

• Making time for movement

• Embedding wellbeing into your HR strategy with Media One Hotel Head of People and Culture, Lina Yousif

Panel discussion

Integrating holistic practices into mainstream healthcare

Explore real-world examples of how holistic practices are being successfully integrated into healthcare systems. Learn from practical case studies that highlight the benefits of combining traditional medical treatments with holistic approaches like mindfulness and nutrition to improve patient outcomes.

• Discover proven strategies for integrating holistic health practices into conventional healthcare models to enhance patient care.

• Gain insights into the measurable impact of holistic approaches on improving patient recovery, satisfaction, and overall well-being.

• Learn how to create a sustainable model that combines both traditional and holistic treatments to foster long-term health outcomes.

Panel discussion

Do well by doing good: Embedding wellbeing into your organisational strategy for a happier and more productive workforce 

This session brings together three HR leaders from prominent organisations across the Gulf to share insights on creating and maintaining a healthy workplace. People development and corporate wellbeing initiatives will be discussed as these experts examine the interplay between individuals, leaders, and organisations on the mission to create a sustainably high-performing company.

• Learn actionable strategies for embedding wellbeing into your organisational strategy to foster a happier, healthier, and more engaged workforce.

• Understand how investing in people development and corporate wellbeing initiatives can drive productivity, retention, and overall business success.

• Gain insights from HR leaders on creating a sustainable, high-performance culture by aligning individual, leadership, and organisational wellbeing efforts.

Featuring:

• Riyad Bank Senior Vice President People Development, Dr. Abdulrhman Fehan
• Ford Middle East & Africa Talent | DEI | Culture | Employee Experience Manager - MENA Cluster, Ghenwa Habbal
• du Senior Director Employee Wellbeing, Dr. Mansoor Habib

Coffee and networking

Interview

Unpacking the gut-brain connection

Learn from a senior researcher on the complex and bidirectional gut-brain connection. Understand how your enteric nervous system, vagus nerve and gut microbiome work together and what you can do to enhance this crucial pathway for improved mental and physical health. 

Panel discussion

Navigating the wellbeing, health, and fitness investment landscape

This session unites investors in the wellbeing, health, and fitness space to explore emerging trends, growth opportunities, and the financial dynamics driving innovation. 

• Uncover the strategies and decision-making processes behind investment decisions across the wellbeing, health, and fitness sector.

• Identify key trends driving consumer behaviour and tailor your pitch to the current investment climate to nail your approach to funding within this rapidly expanding industry.

• Reveal high growth areas for 2026 to inform your product development and approach to service delivery.

Lunch

Panel discussion

The role of sport, exercise, and nutrition in bolstering physical, mental, and emotional health

This session unites a diverse selection of leaders to examine the interplay between sport, exercise, and nutrition and will equip you with practical takeaways to improve your daily routine in a rewarding and fun way.

• Learn how combining sport, exercise, and nutrition can enhance physical, mental, and emotional health, while fostering personal growth and self-development.

• Discover the benefits of participating in organised sports to build accountability, improve consistency, and strengthen social well-being through team dynamics.

• Gain practical strategies for incorporating enjoyable and sustainable fitness routines into your daily life that also boost overall well-being and performance.

Featuring:

• Dubai Sports Council Director of Communication & Marketing Department, Khalid Al Awar 
• Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group Nutritionist and Clinical Dietician, Manal Ali
• Fitness First Middle East CEO, Mark Buchanan

Masterclass

Psychological flexibility – your superpower to overcoming workplace challenges

The benefits of psychological flexibility are far reaching and can touch many aspects of the workplace as well as your personal life. This session will equip you with the tools to allow yourself and others to make better decisions, examine problems in a different light, and manage situations more positively.

Panel discussion

Beyond “organised fun” – building emotional connections with your workforce in a hybrid working world

In a world of hybrid work, establishing and maintaining human connections with colleagues is more important than ever. However, employees often balk at overt efforts from a company to engender team spirit as they can feel forced. This session will explore how HR leaders can foster an environment conducive to the growth of genuine connections between colleagues for increased productivity and job satisfaction. 

• Discover effective strategies for building authentic emotional connections among employees, even in a hybrid work environment.

• Learn how to foster an inclusive, supportive culture that encourages genuine team bonding without the pressure of "forced fun."

• Understand how cultivating strong interpersonal relationships leads to enhanced productivity, job satisfaction, and long-term employee engagement.

Featuring:

• ACWA Power VP – Head of People & Culture, Hessah Al Moammar
• Spinneys General Manager Human Resources, Michael Green
• Sohar International Chief Human Resources Officer, Mahira Al Raisi

Experiential workshops and networking

• Breathwork: Experience the transformative power of breathing techniques which bring your body into a relaxed and loving state. 

• Guided mediation: Detach for your constant internal voice to experience a quieter mind and a more peaceful mental state.

• Internal Family Systems demonstration: Identify and address the multiple sub-personalities which exist within your mental system for enhanced self-knowledge and awareness.