Integrating Mental Well-being into the Spa Ecosystem
The 4th edition of Medi Wellness Congress (MWC), held on April 28th & 29th, 2025, at Hilton Geneva Hotel & Conference Centre in Switzerland, brought together more than 130 professionals from across the medispa, medical, innovation and hospitality sectors for an exceptional opportunity of learning, inspiration, and connection. Organised by HaB France, in collaboration with the industry veteran Vladi Kovanic, founder of Forum HOTel&Spa in Paris, the congress marked a key moment for the sector, offering a platform where experts, brands, and medical professionals came together to explore the future of wellbeing. This year’s theme, «Integrating Mental Well-being into the Spa Ecosystem», resonated strongly with the attendees.
Siyka Katsarova PhD, Vice-President of the European Spas Association (ESPA), and Secretary General Csilla Mezösi had the opportunity to attend the 4th edition of the MediWell Congress in Geneva and speak about the »Role of international cooperation to inform about the long-term positive effect of balneotherapy- medical spas«. Their lecture focused on the long-term positive impact of balneotherapy- medical spas with treatment of different diseases, such as non-communicable diseases, mental health, including prevention and healthy lifestyle through balneotherapy in cooperation between public and private enterprises.
A special highlight was their meeting with Sammy Gharieni, the founder of Gharieni Group and Jan Kern – winner of the European Spas Innovation Award 2024. As a global leader in advanced wellness technologies, Gharieni presented cutting-edge solutions, and they had the opportunity to experience the RLX Satori.
Highlights of the 4th MEDIWell Congress included:
• 23 expert conferences featuring thought leaders such as Dr. Filippo Ongaro, Ozgur Cengiz, Alina M. Hernandez, Dr. Tamas Gulyas, Wojciech Tworek, Martin Goldmann, Dr. Claudio Tavera, Hans-Peter Veit, and Jean-Guy de Gabriac.
• Interactive coaching session on Designing evergreen health and well-being, healthy aging: Understanding change, building resilience, and transforming narratives.
• Sponsors area with 19 pioneering brands and product launches
• Networking sessions that sparked new collaborations and business opportunities
«With this 4th edition of MWC in Switzerland, we are proud to have created a space where professionals and leading players in the sector could reconnect, learn, and reimagine the important of mental well-being in hotels, spas, and medispa properties.”
Pradip Bala, Managing Director of HaB France.
Participants praised the rich content, the various take aways of the conferences, the welcoming atmosphere, the pleasant ambience, and the strategic networking opportunities that made this congress a standout event on the professional calendar.
What’s next?
Following this success, Hab France is already preparing for the 5th edition taking place end of April 2026 in Geneva, with new surprises and themes to continue pushing the boundaries of wellness excellence.
PRESS CONTACT:
Christine Eskandar, Event Director / christine.eskandar@health-and-beauty.fr
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