Our Program
Immerse in the latest research, consumer trends and best practice in wellness travel and tourism.
The event aims to provide you with practical insights into how to curate and shape wellness travel experiences for your business, while allowing you to meet other like minded businesses to collaborate with. Our wellness supplier activation hub is the perfect place to connect during breaks!
Monday 5 June 2023
VICTOR HARBOUR CONVENTION CENTRE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Our 2023 one-day program has been specifically created to take you on a journey of wellness, insights, connection and collaboration.
We have carefully curated a mix of keynotes, panel sessions, and an afternoon of networking and collaboration with our speakers and each other!
Unearthed Program
8:15 AM - 8:45AM
Welcome and Acknowledgement to Country
Mark Koolmatrie, Ngarrindjeri story-teller & Owner of Kool Tours
9:00 AM
Wellness tourism - the facts and latest consumer trends you need to know
Keynote: Katherine Droga, Well Traveller
9:25 AM
Mental wellbeing - how are we doing Australia?
Keynote: Joep Van Agteren, Be Well Co
9:40 AM
Creating a thriving wellness tourism region
Panel: Nick Jones, SATC | Tanya Jarman, Adelaide Hills Tourism | Luke Talbot-Male, Fleurieu Peninsula
10:00 AM
Morning tea
10:20 AM
Curating a culinary sense of place
Keynote: Kane Pollard, Topiary Dining
10:35 AM
Aboriginal values for wellbeing
Keynote: Bianca Stawiarski, Warida Wholistic Wellness
11:00 AM
How to incorporate First Nation elements into your wellness tourism experience
Q&A: Bianca Stawiarski, Warida Wholistic Wellness | Mark Koolmatrie, Ngarrindjeri story-teller & Owner of Kool Tours
11:15 AM
Vineyards and Distillers - branching into wellness
Panel: Rose Kentish, Full Circle Spirits | Melissa Brown, Gemtree wines | Lucy Golding, Golding Wines
11:25 AM
“Pause”
Candice Hooper, Pause Inhouse Wellbeing
11:45 AM
Creating 'Blue Zone' wellness experiences
Keynote: Sharon Kolkka, International expert - The Wellness Advisor
11:55 AM
Off grid cabins and the growing need to unplug
Panel: Michael Lamprell, CABN | Steve Kernaghan, ESCA Suites
12:15 PM
Nourishing lunch
12:35 PM
“Pause”
Candice Hooper, Pause Inhouse Wellbeing
1:30 PM
Reimagining wellness travel experiences
Keynote: Karen Golden, Destinations by Belgravia Leisure
1:40 PM
Wellness media and influencers - harnessing the power of content
Panel: Kelly Noble, Glam Adelaide | Katherine Droga, Well Traveller | Gabrielle Leonello, littlelion PR
1:55 PM
Let’s collaborate!
The intention of the afternoon sessions is to provide delegates the opportunity to move from one topic to the next to connect with industry leaders, to discuss the topic and ask questions.
2:10 PM
‘Connect & Discuss Sessions’
Scaling & investing in wellness, with Karen Golden (Destinations by Belgravia Leisure)
Exceptional spa experiences, with Neil Owen (Spa Vision)
Immersive Retreats, with Sharon Kolkka (Gwinganna)
2:20 PM - 3:20PM
Afternoon tea
3:20 PM
‘Connect & Discuss Sessions’ continued
4. Experiential accommodation, with Michael Lamprell (CABN)
5. Sustainability and provenance, with Kane Pollard (Topiary Dining)
3:50 PM - 4:30PM
What’s been Unearthed for you today?
Q & A
4:40 PM
5:00 PM
Event concludes
Delegate Registration
*Timing and speakers are subject to change
