August 19-21, 2025
JW Marriott Austin, Texas
Join hundreds of your like-minded peers as two of the most respected wellness organizations—Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) and the National Wellness Institute (NWI)—have joined forces as the Wellness Alliance. The Annual Wellness Summit will bring together one powerful gathering of thought leaders, experienced practitioners, and industry experts.
The 2025 Annual Wellness Summit will provide attendees with strategies, connections and resources needed to advance well-being for themselves, their workplaces and communities, and the individuals they serve. Focused on bringing the industry’s latest trends and best practices to the forefront, respected subject matter experts will present inspirational keynotes, breakout sessions with tangible takeaways, and activity sessions that prepare the mind and body for optimal learning. Additional engagement opportunities will provide attendees with numerous opportunities to make new connections and expand their networks with Summit exhibitors, through on-site receptions, and must-not-miss surprise experiences!
Benefits of Attending:
- Gain insight from engaging and knowledgeable speakers through high quality sessions and one-on-one conversations.
- Discover innovative well-being approaches from industry experts and vendors.
- Evaluate current challenges and develop actionable solutions.
- Expand collaboration opportunities and build community with like-minded professionals.
Call For Proposals Are Open!
The Wellness Alliance is excited to invite qualified presenters to submit proposals for concurrent sessions at our upcoming event, the Annual Wellness Summit, held August 18-21, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
Presenting a session at the Annual Wellness Summit is an opportunity to share your wellness knowledge, experience, and ideas, while building your professional network and standing out as an expert among your peers.
Registration is Open!
What to Expect:
- Intensive Training Seminars
- Welcome Reception
- Keynote Presentations
- Concurrent Sessions
- Wellness Activities
- Networking Meet Ups
- Exhibit Hall
- Book Signing
Attendees will leave with new professional connections, practical strategies to make their work more effective, and helpful resources needed to advance well-being for themselves, their workplaces and communities, and the individuals they serve.
Who Should Attend
The Annual Wellness Summit is for wellness professionals supporting the health and well-being of individuals, organizations, and communities. These professionals represent a variety of industry sectors, including corporations healthcare systems, hospitals, universities, school systems, government entities, and more
2024 Conference Agenda
- Practical Advice to Improve Employee Well-Being Through Systemic and Individual Behavioral Changes
- Food as Medicine: Reimagining Healthcare With a Food Prescription
- Cultivating a Wellness Presence: Projecting Well-Being to Clients and Employees
- Look, Listen, and Link—Providing Psychological Support After Stressful Events
- Addressing Ableism in Wellness
- Deeper Than DNA—The Role of Cultural Health Behaviors on Chronic Conditions
- Fitness Made Simple—From Sitting to Strong in No Time!
- Empowering Healthcare With AI: Chat GPT as Your Coaching Ally
- Elevating Your Mental Health Movement: Best Practices Top Employers Leverage for Meaningful Impact
- Models of Healthy Aging: Implications for Wellness Professionals
- Applied Improvisation: Play Our Way to Wellness, Together
- Innovating Wellness: Key Inquiries for Program Enhancement
- Lifestyle Choices and Emotions: Affective Skills for Wellness and Health Promotion Practitioners
- Rethinking Workplace Nutrition Programs to Prioritize Mental Wellness
- Nature and Well-Being: Getting More From Your Green Time
- Bridging the Gap: How Health Coaches and Organizational Consultants Can Unite to Prevent Burnout
- Telling Your Story: How Self-Disclosure Can Enhance Intellectual and Spiritual Wellness
- Understanding and Addressing Shame in Health and Wellness Service Delivery
Interested in Exhibiting or Sponsorship?
Please complete the Sponsorship Information Request Form or email sales@annual-wellness-summit.org.
Austin, Texas
JW Marriott Austin
This modern hotel is in the heart of Austin. Rooms contain Flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, coffer maker and desk area. The hotel has an Italian restaurant, burger bar and Starbucks. Enjoy city views from the rooftop pool or get a workout in at the fitness center.
- Reservation Deadline: July 21st, 2025
- Rate: $265 Single/Double Occupancy
- Taxes & Fees (subject to change): 17.614%
- Resort Fee: None
One of the fastest growing cities in America, Austin is an exciting place to be with its multinational tech companies setting up shop here, and being home to some of the most well-known live music festivals such as South by Southwest and Austin City Limits. Most importantly, Austin provides a food and drink experience unmatched by many cities in the U.S. – from food truck tacos to BBQ brisket joints and local craft breweries. Stroll down 6th Street and experience the best in Austin nightlife.
Hotel Cancel Policy: A fee of one (1) night room rate plus tax will be charged for reservations cancelled within 24 hours prior to arrival.
Note: Hotel room availability is not guaranteed outside of scheduled program dates.
Introducing the Wellness Alliance
You no longer have to choose! The best wellness organizations have joined forces to become the Wellness Alliance. New members can access the National Wellness Institute’s (NWI) and WELCOA’s trusted resources, tools and more.
Member registration rates for the Annual Wellness Summit will apply to Wellness Alliance, WELCOA, National Wellness Institute, and International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans members. A student rate is available to student members of NWI and Wellness Alliance.
