The Forbes Middle East Medical Tourism & Wellness Summit 2026 will take place on 14–15 December 2026 in Dubai, bringing together healthcare providers, hospital executives, policymakers, wellness innovators, insurers, and investors. The summit focuses on advancing medical tourism strategies, strengthening cross-border healthcare partnerships, and positioning the region as a global wellness destination. As Dubai continues to expand its healthcare infrastructure and international patient services, this summit serves as a strategic platform to discuss growth models, regulatory frameworks, innovation in patient experience, and investment in wellness ecosystems.

Key Highlights

• Executive discussions on positioning the Middle East as a global medical tourism hub

• Insights into healthcare innovation, patient experience optimization, and digital health integration

• Strategic panels on wellness investment trends and cross-border healthcare partnerships

• High-level networking connecting hospital groups, insurers, investors, and policymakers

Who Should Attend?

• Hospital CEOs and healthcare administrators

• Medical tourism facilitators and healthcare operators

• Wellness resort and spa executives

• Healthcare investors and private equity professionals

• Government healthcare policymakers and regulators

• Insurance providers and healthcare service consultants

Main Event Features

• Leadership Keynotes
  Prominent healthcare leaders and policymakers share perspectives on global medical tourism trends and regional competitiveness.

• Medical Tourism & Wellness Panels
  Discussions focus on patient journey management, healthcare quality standards, digital transformation, insurance frameworks, and sustainable wellness development.

• Executive Networking Platform
  Curated networking sessions designed to connect healthcare providers, tourism authorities, investors, and insurance stakeholders.