June 7, 2016

The First Ever BOW Summit Took Place & Here’s What Happened

LONDON, United Kingdom — On Saturday 4th June we presented the first ever Business of Wellness Summit, a unique conference for startups, brand leaders and investors to join forces and discuss the future of the wellness industry.

From 9am to 7:30pm, we welcomed 500 guests to WeWork in London, for an inspiring day packed full of panel discussions, dynamic breakout sessions and networking opportunities.

Featuring an incredible lineup of some of the wellness industry’s biggest names, including  Lululemon, ClassPass and Equinox, we listened, we learnt and we debated issues covering the convergence of tech and wellbeing, investment opportunities, trends and innovation, and the retail response to wellness.

Fuelled by Pollen & Grace, BOL, Pact and Botanic Lab, with specially curated goody bags courtesy of Planet Organic, BOW Summit ‘16 was a runaway success.

For a sneak peek of the sold-out event, take a look below at some of our exclusive photos:

Guests fed themselves with Cuckoo muesli pots.

Guests fed themselves with Cuckoo muesli pots.

ClassPass, Elvie and Jawbone took part in a panel discussion focusing on the convergence of tech + wellbeing.

ClassPass, Elvie and Jawbone took part in a panel discussion focusing on the convergence of tech + wellbeing.

Xero were on hand to give startups advice on the most effective accounting software.

Xero were on hand to give startups advice on the most effective accounting software.

Stylus delivered a powerful key note speech on trends and innovation in wellness.

Stylus delivered a powerful key note speech on trends and innovation in wellness.Active in Style showcased an array of fashion-forward athleisure brands.

Active in Style showcased an array of fashion-forward athleisure brands.An epic lineup featuring Gentry Long (Manager Director UK), Equinox; Pip Black (Co Founder), Frame; Ashleigh Stirling (Market Community Connector), lululemon; James Duigan (Founder), Bodyism; and Robert Rowland (Co Founder), BOOM Cycle, discussed ‘building a powerful community’.

An epic lineup featuring Gentry LongJulie Montagu led a conversation with the Founders of Fierce Grace and Movement for Modern Life about Finding Your Flow In The Yoga Business.

Julie Montagu led a conversation with the Founders of Fierce Grace and Movement for Modern LifeBOL refuelled guests at lunchtime ahead of more panel discussions and networking.

BOL refuelled guests at lunchtime ahead of more panel discussions and networking.

Nina Faulhaber (Co Founder), ADAY led  a conversation with Rory Stirling, BGF Ventures; Kalinka Kay, True Capital; Brian Schuring, Rubicon Ventures; Charlie Kemper, Beta Bridge Capital; and Nancy Fechnay, Flight Ventures about  investment opportunities arising in the wellness industry.

Nina Faulhaber (Co Founder), ADAY led  a conversationBOW Summit founders Lauren Armes, Jules Miller and Andrea DeBellis congratulated Pitch Contest winner, Serena Oppenheim of Good Zing.

BOW Summit founders Lauren Armes, Jules Miller and Andrea DeBellis

Botanic Lab and Black Cow vodka mixed cocktails as guests networked after a successful day.

Botanic Lab and Black Cow vodka mixed cocktails as guests networked after a successful day.Planet Organic provided guests with goody bags brimming full of healthy treats.

Planet Organic provided guests with goody bags brimming full of healthy treats.