{"id":6994,"date":"2026-02-08T21:30:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T20:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/europeanspas.eu\/?p=6994"},"modified":"2026-02-09T13:54:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T12:54:45","slug":"save-the-date-healthxchange-summit-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/europeanspas.eu\/save-the-date-healthxchange-summit-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Save the date:\u00a0HEALTHXCHANGE SUMMIT 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

EUROPE\u2019S FLAGSHIP EVENT FOR HEALTH, SPA & LONGEVITY <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From 11 to 13 May 2026<\/strong>, Varna, Bulgaria,<\/strong> will host a landmark European gathering dedicated to the future of sustainable health tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hosted by the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Bulgaria<\/strong> and the Municipality of Varna<\/strong>, and organised by the European Spas Association<\/strong> and the Health Tourism Industry<\/strong> in cooperation with BUBSPA<\/strong>, the event will bring together leading voices from across Europe and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a high-level platform, it will connect policy-makers, destinations, scientists, medical experts, and industry leaders to exchange knowledge, shape policy, and drive innovation in health tourism. With its rich spa heritage, natural healing resources, and growing international profile, Bulgaria takes centre stage\u2014positioning itself at the forefront of Europe\u2019s evolving health and wellness landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Programme at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

11 MAY \u2013 WELCOME EVENING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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12 MAY \u2013 HEALTHXCHANGE SUMMIT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morning Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Opening Remarks<\/strong> \u2013 Organisers & Hosts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Keynote Address \u2013 Minister of Tourism<\/strong>
    National Vision for Sustainable Health Tourism<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • EU Delegates Session<\/strong>
    EU perspectives, policies & cooperation opportunities<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • European Spas Forum<\/strong>
    The Science of Balneology \u2013 Where Tourism and Health Meet<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Networking Lunch<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Afternoon Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Fireside Chat<\/strong>
      Water Strategy \u2013 Healing Water as a Strategic Resource<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Health Tourism Industry<\/strong> Forum<\/strong>
      Europe as a Health Destination & the Importance of Collaboration<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Bulgarian spas and balneology Forum<\/strong>
      The Excellence of Bulgaria \u2013 Visionaries and M<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fireside Chat<\/strong>
      Climate & the Healing Climate<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Gala Dinner & Innovation Awards<\/strong> in partnership with SOTHYS <\/strong>
      Venue:\u00a0Aquahouse & Astor Garden Innovation Awards;\u00a0Celebration of\u00a020 Years of BUBSPA<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
      \n\n\n\n

      13 MAY \u2013 LONGEVITY FORUM & SITE VISITS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Longevity Forum \u2013 Ensana Aquahouse; <\/strong>New Medical Inputs from Balneology & Lifestyle Change<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      after the forum – Thematic Site Visits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Group 1:<\/strong> Detox Programmes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Group 2:<\/strong> Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Group 3:<\/strong> Thalasso & Marine-Based Therapies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Delegates depart Varna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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