The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, bringing together spa managers, directors and owners for two days of focused education, meaningful connection and commercial insight.
Created for spa leaders shaping guest experiences and driving business performance, Spa Life offers a rare chance to step away from day-to-day pressures and focus on learning that can be applied straight back into the business.
Leading spas into what’s next
The 2026 conference theme, Progressive Thinking: Transformative Practice, reflects the changing realities of modern spa leadership.
The Progressive Thinking track focuses on the strategic and leadership challenges shaping today’s wellness sector – from improving performance and productivity to futureproofing spa businesses in an increasingly competitive market.
Keynote speaker Jennifer Walsh, a pioneer in neuroaesthetics and biophilic design, explores how spa environments can support brain health, emotional balance and meaningful human connection, offering a practical framework for creating spaces that genuinely restore.
Leadership and team performance are further explored by TEDx presenter Kat Thorne, whose keynote The One Habit Advantage shares practical tools for building resilient, high-performing teams in busy, pressurised operational environments.
Turning insight into impact
Balancing big picture thinking with real-world application, the Transformative Practice in Action track is curated exclusively for Spa Life UK by Michelle Hammond, founder of tpot education.
This evidence-led programme brings together ancient wisdom and modern science, using real world case studies and practical tools to support better treatment design, stronger education pathways and improved therapeutic outcomes.
New for 2026: an expanded education programme
A significant development for 2026 is the expanded education programme on Day Two, opening the Convention to a wider professional audience.
The conference programme now welcomes brand trainers, experience designers, treatment supervisors and clinical complementary therapy practitioners — supporting learning, confidence and career development across the wider spa team.
Learning beyond the stage
Learning opportunities at Spa Life go well beyond the conference sessions.
The event’s signature speed networking forum and EXPO allow delegates to explore new ideas and innovations, discover emerging brands and exchange insight that supports smarter, more informed decision-making.
“Spa Life is about creating time and space for people to think clearly, connect meaningfully and take away insight they can genuinely use,” says Andrew Hammond, event director.
With its mix of forward-thinking leadership content, practical education and powerful peer-to-peer connection, Spa Life UK 2026 continues to set the benchmark for learning and growth within the UK spa industry.
Attend Spa Life UK 2026 View the full programme and ticket options at www.spa-life.international/book
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