Wellness Experience

  • San Antonio, Texas

  • March 22-24, 2026

  • The Monarch San Antonio

Smart Meetings Hosted Buyer Experiences are 100% complimentary for qualified meeting planners.

Elevate Your Event at The Monarch, a Setting for Every Story

The Monarch San Antonio is set to redefine event spaces, showcasing grand indoor ballrooms and sculptural garden areas that reflect the rhythm of each occasion. Opening in March 2026, this hotel transcends traditional venues with spaces designed for connection and instinctive service, ensuring every event is extraordinary. With light-filled venues designed for corporate retreats or festive celebrations, the property empowers innovative gatherings. A standout feature is La Mariposa, a stunning three-winged pavilion inspired by the migration of the monarch butterfly, providing an awe-inspiring backdrop for events. Ideally located just 15 minutes from San Antonio International Airport and steps from iconic attractions like the Alamo and Riverwalk, The Monarch is effortlessly within reach, allowing every guest to experience the beauty of what is to come. Join us and become one of the first guests to witness greatness at the newly renovated Monarch San Antonio’s grand opening.

Wellness Experience Schedule

Sunday, March 22, 2026 - All Times Local Standard Time

Monday, March 23, 2026 - All Times Local Standard Time

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - All Times Local Standard Time

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INNOVATIVE IDEAS

Amani Roberts

Amani Roberts is an internationally renowned speaker, award-winning professor, DJ, and USA Today's Best-Selling author who has awakened professionals' dormant creativity for years. As a professional speaker for thousands worldwide, Amani has left an indelible mark on audiences by combining music and nostalgia to reconnect them to their most creative and resilient selves. Throughout his illustrious career in hospitality and music, Amani has collaborated with industry leaders including Marriott, 7-Eleven, Chartmetric, Meeting Professionals International, PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association), Calendly, and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). His expertise has been featured in Forbes, People Magazine, NBC, and Yahoo! Music. Amani holds a master’s in Music Business from Berklee College of Music (Boston), complemented by his education at Scratch Academy (Los Angeles) and Howard University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management. Widely regarded as an authority in his field, Amani Roberts leverages his extensive experience and education to reveal different possibilities that have been hidden in plain sight. His innovative approach and deep industry understanding position him as the go-to expert for unlocking creativity in the ever-evolving business landscape.

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Angela Gargano

Drawing from her background as a six-time American Ninja Warrior and former biochemist, Angela reframes wellness as work-life integration, not balance, and shows why confidence, clarity, and resilience are built through consistent action—not perfection. Attendees will learn simple, realistic strategies to support their fitness, fuel, and focus, even with demanding schedules and constant travel.

Be the FIRST: Creating Healthier Events by Taking Care of Yourself First

Meeting planners are experts at taking care of everyone else—but often at the expense of their own physical and mental health. In this interactive, high-energy keynote, Angela Gargano challenges planners to become the FIRST to take care of themselves—because sustainable, high-impact events start with well-supported leaders.

Through unforgettable storytelling and science-backed performance strategies, Angela shows leaders, teams, and high performers how to embrace change, reframe failure, and create unstoppable momentum—whether that’s sending a daring email, launching a bold project, or making an epic comeback after a setback.

You Will Learn How to:

  • Reframe Fear.
  • Master the Hallway Keys: Apply Angela’s FIRST Framework to unlock clarity, adaptability, and forward motion through life’s “in-between” moments.
  • Build Consistency Over Perfection: Stay grounded, disciplined, and adaptable through change.
  • Lead with Conviction: Leave equipped to turn impossible goals into powerful results that ripple through your team, business, and life.
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Sean Hoess

Jeff Hoess is the founder and CEO of Eudēmonia Summit. He is also the co-founder of Wanderlust Festival.

How to Integrate Wellness in an Agenda

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The Details

Smart Meetings Hosted Buyer Experiences are 100% complimentary for qualified meeting planners. Hotels and Destination Partners, please contact our sales team at [email protected] for your best available rate.

We use a sophisticated software to custom match our planners with premier properties and destinations that fit your business needs, region, budget and venue preferences. As the event nears, planners and suppliers will have the opportunity to select their appointment preferences to ensure their highest attendee satisfaction.

A qualified Meeting Planner can attend (1) one hosted buyer experience annually based on business needs. Hotels and destination partners may attend unlimited events. Contact our Sales Team for more information at [email protected]

You should fly into San Antonio International Airport (SAT). Airport Transportation will be included for all guests Sunday and Tuesday based on the Smart Meetings Schedule.

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