Today, we can proudly annunce another Media Partnership. Novasans will from now on cover the important IMWell Summit 2010.
“There is a growing need for regional cooperation aimed at developing and strengthening the medical travel, wellness and retirement sectors, and the IMWell Summit addresses exactly this issue. This landmark event provides a platform where delegates and participants can share their thoughts and best practices, as well as find ways that will sustain the growth and development of healthcare travel and retirement in Asia,” said Philippines Tourism Promotions Board Chief Operating Officer Cynthia Carrion, who also acts as the Chairperson of the IMWell Summit.
The four-day event features a full agenda that includes plenary sessions on Industry Perspectives, Opportunities and Risks; Regional Presentation of Best Practices; Global Opportunities in the Retirement Industry; Marketing and Branding for Global Markets; Quality Management and the Continuity of Care; and the Future of Medical Tourism and Healthcare Travel Industry.
The IMWell Summit also includes Executive Workshops about Balanced Score Card in Healthcare Organization and Effective Leadership Styles in Healthcare Organization. Four break-out conference tracks will be presented: Quality in Healthcare, Marketing, Investment and Capacity Building, and Retirement, giving an in-depth look at each specific aspect of medical and wellness tourism.
“We have ensured that the program of the IMWell Summit is comprehensive and at the same, attuned to the needs and gaps in information of this growing field. By gathering the region’s leading policy makers, decision makers and solution providers, we aim to redefine, redesign and refine healthcare delivery around the world,” stated Dr. Sanjiv Malik, a renowned international guru in medical tourism, who sits as the Conference Honorary Chairman.
“Our topics aim to develop and strengthen trade in healthcare goods and services in the interest of participating countries and for the benefit of international patients and retirees. They also serve to determine how organizations and countries can enhance positive gains and avoid risks resulting from international healthcare travel,” said Joyce Alumno, IMWell Summit Conference Director.
The Advisory Board and Speakers of the IMWell Summit include prominent leaders in their fields of expertise, including Dr. David Vequist of the Center for Medical Tourism Research (USA), Dato’ Jacob Thomas of the Association of Private Hospitals in Malaysia, Dr. Nipit Piravej of Bangkok Chain Hospital (Thailand), Dr. Ares Leung of Union Hospital (Hong Kong), Mr. Samie Lim of Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Dr. Girdhar J. Gyani of the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (India), Dr. Jeff Staples of Parkwayhealth (China), Cornelius Steger of Lotuswell (Thailand and Switzerland); Li Jianglian of the Guangzhou YIHE Group (China); Tony Gibson of the Australian Human Resource Institute, Henry Schumacher of the European Chamber of Commerce, and many others.
The event also features a Hosted Buyer Program, which will present opportunities for companies and organizations to collaborate and forge mutually beneficial alliances. B2B interactions and one-on-one sessions will be held for buyers to meet with exhibitors and other delegates, enabling them to maximize networking and business opportunities during the event.
The summit is produced and organized by HIM Communications, supported by the Department of Tourism as Host and Presentor, and in collaboration with the Department of Health, Department of Trade and Industry, Retirement and Healthcare Coalition, Health and Wellness Alliance of the Philippines, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Philippine Wellness and Spa Association, and the Indian Medical Travel Association, with HealthCORE and Asian Academy for Healthcare Executives as Knowledge Partners.
The summit is one of the key events for global healthcare tourism in South East Asia this year, and the Hong Kong based internet business will be one of an exclusive number of media partners covering the event. Novasans will cover the event through newsletters, and interviews and articles posted on its websites and blogs.
Novasans participates in the summit with the aim of exchanging ideas and knowledge with other players in the growing medical tourism industry.
We hope to see you at the summit!
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