Annual Wellness Summit 2024 | National Wellness Institute | 26 August 2024 | Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, 200 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

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)—join forces at this year’s ultimate wellness Conference. This Summit will bring the best of the NWI’s National Wellness Conference and WELCOA’s Summit into one powerful gathering of thought leaders, experienced practitioners, and industry experts.

The 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.

2024 Speakers

KEYNOTES:

Kristen Hadeed
CEO, Kristen Hadeed, Gainsville, IL

Michelle Segar
Sustainable Behavior Change Researcher, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Angela Howard
CEO & Founder, Call for Culture, Downer's Grove, IL

Jessica Grossmeier
CEO, Jessica Grossmeier Consulting, Morgan Hill, CA

Eduardo Sanchez
Chief Medical Officer for Prevention, American Heart Association, Dallas, TX

SPEAKERS:

Marissa Alert
Clinical Psychologist, Founder, Consultant, MDA Wellness

Michael Arloski
CEO and Founder, Real Balance Global Wellness

Michelle Arnett
Manager, Employee Well-Being, St Luke's Health System

Rachel Boehm
Owner, BS On Burnout, Rachel Boehm Coaching & Consulting LLC

Rachel Bozich
Project Manager, Tampa General Hospital

Barbara Broadbear
Associate Professor and Director, School of Exercise Science & Sport, Millikin University

Jim Broadbear
Professor & Program Director, Illinois State University

Lauren Fleck
Mental Wellness Dietitian, Speaker, and Consultant, Lauren Fleck, LLC

Sean Foy
Founder/President, Personal Wellness Corporation

Patricia Grabarek
Industrial/Organizational Psychologist, Co-Founder & President, Workr Beeing

Jesse Greenfield
Founder, Director of Programming & Facilitator in Chief, Kaleidoscope Training Center

Stephanie Gularte
Founder/CEO, The Energy Advantage, LLC

Emya Lee
Sr. Public Health Educator, City of Houston

Heather Sayers Lehman
Behavior Change Expert and Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Overcoming U - Cultivating Employee Well-Being

Jenie Michael
Founder and Director of Operations & Development, Kaleidoscope Training Center

Ashley Miller
Owner/Consultant, Miller's Edge, LLC

Michelle Moore
Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Section Chief of Psychology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Sarah Nielsen
Life and Wellness Coach, Health and Outdoor Educator, SG Wellness, LLC

Katie O'Neill
Vice President/Director of Clinical Wellness, McGriff Insurance Services

Sara Shondrick
Director – Leadership Coaching, Wyndmoore

Sean Small
Wellness Program Director/Public Health Education Chief, City of Houston

Mettie Spiess
Founder & Lead Trainer, A World Without Suicide

Sharon Unis
Founder & CEO, Waterbear Planet

Janie Warner
Vice President/National Human Resources Advisory Practice Leader, McGriff Insurance Services

Tracy Ziebell
Client Advocate, Marathon Health