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Collective Connect
Collective Connect: JW Marriott Desert Springs
JOIN US FOR COLLECTIVE CONNECT IN PALM SPRINGS!
July 28, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM PST
JW MARRIOTT DESERT SPRINGS
What you can look forward to:
Later this year, we’re bringing our in-person Collective Connect series to Palm Springs, welcoming innovators and wellness leaders for an inspiring afternoon of connection, insights, and collaboration.
Featuring Guest Speaker Mark Wuttke - a Strategic Growth Expert and CEO Advisor with over 20 years in the luxury beauty and wellness industry. As a Vistage Chair and Maxwell Leadership coach, he empowers founders and executives to scale purpose-driven beauty brands with clarity, authenticity, and lasting commercial impact.
Eva Maurice will also take the stage as a highlighted keynote speaker. A transformational guide and respected voice in the wellness and spa space, Eva brings more than two decades of spa industry experience alongside a background in divinity and holistic wellness. Through her keynotes and workshops, she blends mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and self-reflection to help individuals and teams reconnect with purpose, leadership, and personal growth - grounded in her guiding philosophy that self-love is the foundation of meaningful evolution.
Collective Connect: HeyDay Beverly Hills
JOIN US FOR COLLECTIVE CONNECT IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY!
September 23, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM PST
HEYDAY BEVERLY HILLS
What you can look forward to:
Join us at Formula Fig in Los Angeles County for our in-person Collective Connect event, bringing together an incredible group of wellness leaders and innovators.
Each participating brand will have 1 of 11 treatments rooms dedicated to them to fully immerse spa directors in their brand. Each space will be exclusively “taken over” by a participating brand, allowing wellness leaders to engage directly with brand reps. in an intimate, focused setting. Throughout the day, spa directors will rotate through 30-min. ritual-style experiences or mini treatments, giving them the opportunity to truly discover what sets each brand apart and experience the products in a meaningful, hands-on way.
Collective Connect: Alila Marea
JOIN US FOR COLLECTIVE CONNECT IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY!
December 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
ALILA MAREA BEACH RESORT ENCINITAS
What you can look forward to:
Celebrate the holiday season with us on Tuesday, December 15th at this special Collective Connect edition. Experience a festive gathering of wellness innovators and industry leaders designed to spark new ideas, meaningful connections, and holiday inspiration.
Collective Connect will also feature Eric Stephenson, a globally recognized wellness leader, keynote speaker, and emotional intelligence strategist. Known for his engaging and practical approach, Eric helps organizations build resilient, high-performing cultures by turning empathy, accountability, and resilience into measurable business results. With experience delivering more than 500 presentations worldwide and working with leading hospitality and wellness brands, Eric brings a powerful perspective on leadership, team culture, and sustainable success in today’s evolving spa and wellness landscape.
Rest.Play.Today will bring a grounding, intention-led experience to December’s Collective Connect, featuring a release ritual, astrological insights for the year ahead, and a short sound meditation. The team will also be available for one-on-one moments throughout the event.