HTF 2026 Agenda

Dates: 17–18 June 2026
Location:  Fairmont Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Conference Hours: 09:00 – 17:00

Event Briefing

The Health Tourism Future Forum 2026 stands as a premier international platform dedicated to shaping the future of medical, therapeutic, and wellness tourism. The Forum brings together senior policymakers, healthcare leaders, global medical institutions, wellness destinations, insurers, investors, and technology pioneers to define new standards for cross-border care and healing economies.

DAY ONE | Medical Leadership, Policy & Global Trust

09:00 – 09:30
Opening Ceremony & Vision Keynote​

Saudi Arabia’s Vision for Health Tourism
From world-class healthcare systems to a globally trusted medical tourism destination.

09:30 – 10:30
Plenary Session I

Health Tourism as a Strategic National Growth Engine
Government policy, investment frameworks, giga-project integration, and alignment with Vision 2030.

10:30 – 11:30
Plenary Session II

Clinical Excellence and Global Patient Attraction
How specialized care, measurable outcomes, and institutional reputation drive international patient flows.

11:30 – 11:45
Coffee & Strategic Networking Break
11:45 – 12:30
Specialized Medical Session

The International Patient Journey
From informed treatment decisions to continuity of care and post-treatment follow-up.

12:30 – 13:00
Prayer Break
13:00 – 14:00
Strategic Leadership Panel

Accreditation, Quality & Global Trust
International standards, governance, patient safety, and confidence-building in medical tourism.

14:00 – 15:00
Executive Industry Dialogue

Insurance and Medical Tourism
Innovative coverage models, risk-sharing mechanisms, and cross-border healthcare agreements.

15:00 – 15:45
Lunch Break
15:45 – 17:30
Parallel Professional Workshops
  • Hospital readiness for international medical tourism
  • Advanced medical tourism coordination models
  • Strategic positioning and intelligent marketing of medical services
17:30 – 19:30
Gala Dinner

DAY TWO | Intelligence, Innovation & Integrated Healing

Technology-Enabled Care and the Future of Wellness-Driven Recovery
09:00 – 09:15
Opening Reflections – Day Two
09:15 – 10:15
Plenary Session III

Artificial Intelligence in Medical Tourism
Remote diagnostics, intelligent patient matching, AI-powered care coordination, and outcome optimization.

10:15 – 11:00
Expert Panel

Health Data, Digital Trust & Cross-Border Patient Mobility
Interoperability, privacy, ethics, and the future of global health data exchange.

11:00 – 11:15
Coffee & Networking Break
11:15 – 12:00
Featured Session

Medically Guided Wellness and Therapeutic Recovery
The expanding role of wellness destinations, rehabilitation resorts, and preventive health programs in patient recovery pathways.

12:00 – 12:30
Prayer Break
12:30 – 13:30
International Forum

Integrating Hospitals and Wellness Destinations
Global case studies on successful medical–wellness partnerships and healing ecosystems.

13:30 – 14:15
Operational Excellence Session

Delivering High-Quality Wellness and Therapeutic Tourism
Clinical protocols, workforce models, quality assurance, and sustainable operations.

14:15 – 15:00
Future Outlook Session

Longevity, Preventive Care & the Wellness Economy
How medicine and wellness together are reshaping health tourism and long-term population wellbeing.

15:00 – 15:45
Lunch Break
15:45 – 17:00
Executive Business & Strategic Partnership Sessions
  • Hospital–resort strategic collaborations
  • Investment-ready health tourism projects
  • Curated B2B meetings and deal-making engagements
17:00 – 18:00
Closing Ceremony