Shaping the future of wellness at the Wellness Collective Summit

WomenCan, an innovative women empowerment platform is proud to host its annual holistic health event, The Wellness Collective Summit.

Taking place today, 04 August 2026 in Midrand, The Wellness Collective Summit will bring together health and wellness experts, industry leaders, government and innovators to discuss the latest trends, insights, challenges in the healthcare and wellness industry and exploring innovative approaches to well-being and harm reduction.

Discussions will explore women’s health, public health priorities, patient empowerment, and the collaboration required between government, healthcare professionals and industry to navigate a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape through evidence, policy and innovation to improve health outcomes,

Summit focus

“Healthcare is evolving rapidly, driven by scientific advances, changing consumer expectations and an increasingly complex regulatory environment. The Wellness Collective Summit brings together experts to examine emerging health trends, the role of evidence-based practice, and how regulation can protect public health while supporting innovation,” says Tumi Mthembu, Founder of WomenCan and The Wellness Collective Summit.

Attendees will gain insights by engaging with knowledgeable speakers on topics ranging from mental health, stress and anxiety management, lifestyle medicine, nutrition, physical activity, avoiding risky substances, self-care and the role of technology and innovation in shaping the future of wellness.

Health outcomes and lifestyle medicine

Experts will discuss practical, evidence-based approaches that empower individuals to make sustainable lifestyle changes, highlighting the role of lifestyle medicine in reducing the burden of non-communicable diseases. The discussion will also examine how employers, healthcare professionals and communities can create environments that support healthier living for all.

“We believe that a woman’s well-being is the cornerstone of a thriving world. Through these platforms, we seek to embrace and reimagine healthcare and wellness by collaborating with government, industry experts and health professionals to emphasise the need for innovative holistic wellness and harm reduction approaches,” adds Mthembu.