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Wellness & Ancestral Superfoods Conference 2026

FROM SOIL TO SOUL

Join us on Saturday 31 October 2026 and step into Jordan’s inaugural Wellness & Ancestral Superfoods Conference, organized by HIH & Partners. From soil to soul, this landmark event explores how traditional knowledge meets modern wellness to cultivate healthier, more sustainable lifestyles.

holistic wellness

In a World shaped by societal tremors, processed conveniences, and growing disconnection, we find ourselves returning to the wisdom of the land. This is more than a full-day conference – it is a movement rooted in local culture and grounded in a holistic understanding of wellness. From thought-provoking talks to a Michelin-starred Health Cuisine dinner, this conference welcomes public and professional visitors seeking inspiration, connection, and transformation.

Who is this for?

The Curious Visitor: Food lovers, wellness seekers, health‑conscious professionals, athletes, and cultural explorers eager to savor culturally rooted nutrition and learn about mindful living.

The Industry Buyer: Wellness brands, corporate wellness experts, hospitality leaders, chefs, food & beverage innovators, tourism professionals, herbalists, biodiversity advocates, researchers, and entrepreneurs looking for inspiration, tradition, networking, and best practices in wellbeing and health‑driven cuisine.

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Four Pillars of the Conference

The Wellness & Ancestral Superfoods Conference on Saturday 31 October 2026 is a full-day event at a five-star Hotel in Amman, with four bespoke pillars:

TEDx-style Forum with local and international speakers on five Holistic Wellness themes.

The Expo’s key attraction is our modern bazaar with Superfood vendors and Wellness providers.

During the Expo, catch concise 30-minute seminars across nine Holistic Wellness themes.

Michelin-starred dinner and the awards of the first Sustainable Gastronomy Competition.

Forum

12:00 – 13:30

Conference Hall

Boutique Expo

14:00 – 18:00

Exposition Foyer

Seminars

14:30 – 17:30

Meeting Rooms

Michelin Dinner

19:00 – 22:30

Grand Ballroom


Wellness Wisdom from Local & Global Voices

A TEDx-style Forum and an Expert Panel Session

Kick off Saturday with five powerful talks that bridge tradition and innovation. Our local and international speakers will dissect the intersections of:

Holistic Wellness

Heritage & Biodiversity

Corporate Wellness

Nutritional Wellness

Sustainable Gastronomy

Prepare to be inspired by stories that challenge how we think about food, health, performance, and our environment—followed by a Healthy Break with revitalizing bites & drinks.


The Boutique Expo: A Modern Bazaar

TASTE, TOUCH, smell, see, listen, CONNECT

Step into a curated marketplace celebrating Jordan’s ancestral superfoods and wellness providers. Engage with local vendors, artisans, and producers who are preserving heritage crops while innovating for today’s market. Tastings & Samplings guaranteed. Meet health centers, gyms, fitness centers, yoga instructors, nutritionists, and performance experts specializing in well-being for the body, mind, and soul.

The Seminars: Nine Perspectives

30-minute expert insights

While exploring the expo, catch concise 30-minute sessions in 3 seminar rooms across nine holistic wellness themes:

Health & Wellness (seminar room 1)

Nutritional Wellness – science-backed diets

Social Wellness – health through community

Corporate Wellness – strategies for healthy workplaces

Heritage & Biodiversity (seminar room 2)

Anthropology & Health – the cultural construct

Environmental Wellness – ecosystems for the future

Botany & Herbalism – nature’s apothecary

Hospitality & Lifestyle (seminar room 3)

Ayurveda & Traditional Arabic Islamic Medicine

Insights from a Hospitality Leader

Insights from a Gym & Health Center Owner


The Grand Finale: Michelin-starred Dinner & Awards

5 Chefs, 5 Courses, 5 Superfoods, 1 Unforgettable Night

Health Cuisine Dinner: End the day with a culinary masterpiece. Five leading chefs—including a Michelin-starred guest, three Jordanian Top Chefs, and a Culinary Academy—will craft an immersive five-course menu revolving around five Jordanian ancestral superfoods.

Live Award Ceremony: Witness the crowning moments of Jordan’s inaugural Sustainable Gastronomy Competition. Celebrate the innovators who are redefining health and sustainability on the plate and in the glass.


Post-Conference Benefit

STAY INSPIRED AFTER THE CONFERENCE

Your learning doesn’t end when the event does. All attendees receive exclusive access to our Post-Conference E-Book, featuring expanded articles from our speakers, key takeaways, and highlights of the Forum, the Boutique Expo, the Michelin-starred dinner, and Award Winners. A lasting resource for your personal library or professional toolkit.

Curious about our past publications? Explore our books and international articles:


Early Bird Tickets

Early Bird rates for individual tickets are available until 31 August 2026. For group bookings, call 079 8164303.

JOD 30

Ticket for the Forum and the Boutique Expo.

JOD 40 as of 1 Sept.

JOD 15

Entry to the modern Bazaar and the Seminars.

JOD 20 as of 1 Sept.

JOD 99

Ticket for the VIP Reception and Michelin dinner.

JOD 120 as of 1 Sept.

JOD 129

Entry to the Forum, the Expo, and Michelin dinner.

JOD 180 as of 1 Sept.


Organizers

Partners

Interested to sponsor or contribute to our events in Jordan? Contact 0798164303


Discover our past Conferences & Michelin Dinners

Three Michelin Chefs from Germany and the Netherlands
Two-star Michelin Chefs Syrco Bakker and Bas van Kranen
Dinner Event on World Olive Tree Day in Amman
Health Cuisine Conference in Utrecht (NL)

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Our 2026 Campaign in Jordan

A snapshot of 2026 events by HIH & Partners. Click here for details.

Saturday, 13 June 2026

Mountain Breeze Lodge & Resort

Global Wellness Day

Celebrate Global Wellness Day with complimentary activities: Yoga at sunset with Deena Jarrar, an Olive Oil tasting masterclass with Amelia Bilbeisi, and a round table talk in nature about Roots with Nicolas Dingemans.

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Bulbul Eatery, Weibdeh, Amman

Sustainable Gastronomy Day

Al Fresco dinner pop-up with four chefs, four courses, celebrating the four core values of sustainable gastronomy in the heart of Weibdeh.

June to October 2026

Nation-wide across Jordan

Sustainable Cooking Competition

A unique cooking competition for professional chefs and culinary students centered around Health Cuisine, Ancestral Superfoods, and Sustainable Gastronomy.

October 2026

5-Star Hotel in Amman

Wellness & Ancestral Superfoods Conference

A full-day conference featuring a Wellness Forum with international and local speakers, a Boutique Expo, and a Michelin-starred Health Cuisine dinner with five leading chefs.

Our Achievements

105

PARTNERS ON 3 CONTINENTS

64

(MICHELIN) CHEF COLLABORATIONS

14

CAMPAIGNS & CONFERENCES

7

COUNTRIES F&B EXPERIENCE

3

CULINARY BOOKS PUBLISHED