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

Program

Mon

Pre-Event Registration and Refreshments

09:00am - 10:00am

30'

Exhibition Ribbon Cutting & Tour at the Exhibition Hall

10:00am - 10:30am

15'

Invocation

Philippines National Anthem

10:30am - 10:45am

15'

Opening Cultural Performance

10:45am - 11:00am

Opening Message — AgoraGroup

11:00am - 11:05am

Video Presentation

The Philippines as a Tourism Destination

11:05am - 11:10am

Keynote Speech

Mrs. Christina Garcia Frasco — Secretary of the Department of Tourism of the Philippines

11:10am - 11:15am

20'

Awarding of Plaques for Sponsors

11:15am - 11:35am

15'

Photo Opportunity

11:35am - 11:50am

10'

Closing Cultural Performance

11:50am - 12:00pm

1h'

End of Ceremonies and Lunch Break

12:00pm - 1:00pm

15'

Presentation

The Philippines as a Health Tourism Destination in the APAC Region

1:00pm - 1:15pm

15'

Sponsor Presentation

Saint Lukes Medical Center

1:15pm - 1:30pm

10'

Presentation

Health Tourism in Egypt

1:30pm - 1:40pm

20'

Coffee Break & Networking Session

1:40pm - 2:00pm

50'

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

2:00pm - 2:50pm

One-on-One Meetings

2:50pm - 4:50pm

10'

Closing Remark & End of Day One

4:50pm - 5:00pm

Tue

Registration and Refreshments

08:00am - 09:00am

10'

Opening Remarks & Recap of Day One

09:00am - 09:10am

45'

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

09:10am - 09:55am

45'

Panel Discussion
Patient Experience: The New Benchmark in Healthcare

09:55am - 10:40am

15'

Sponsor Presentation

Aesthetics Tourism: The Philippines as a Burgeoning Destination in Asia for the Discerning Beauty Traveler

10:40am - 10:55am

10'

Coffee Break & Networking Session

10:55am - 11:05am

15'

Sponsor Presentation

Dental Holidays in the Philippines

11:05am - 11:20am

15'

Sponsor Presentation

Philippine Airlines

11:20am - 11:35am

40'

Panel Discussion
The Evolving Landscape of Health Tourism Post-2024

11:35am - 12:15pm

1hr

Lunch Break

12:15pm - 1:15pm

One-on-One Meetings

1:15pm - 3:15pm

45'

Panel Discussion:
Trust and Accreditation: Pillars of Healthcare Excellence

3:15pm - 4:00pm

15'

Coffee Break & Networking Session

4:00pm - 4:15pm

10'

Sponsor Presentation

Facilitating Investments for Health Tourism: The Philippine Model

4:15pm - 4:25pm

35'

Panel Discussion
Investing in the Future of Healthcare

4:25pm - 5:00pm

Closing Remarks & End of IHWTC

5:00pm - 5:05pm

Gala Dinner c/o Next Host Country/Agora

8:00pm - 10:00pm

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