Specialized Panels

The professional activities organized between September 24 and 26, 2025 will once again reinforce the role of the Termatalia brand as an international professional training center in the fields of thermalism, health tourism and wellness. Participation in this congress offers the opportunity to receive specialized, high-quality training from prestigious international experts.

Paipa – Boyacá – Colombia, the world epicenter of thermalism in 2025!

specialized panels conversations

Experience
SPECIALIZED PANELS / DISCUSSIONS — Program
Date / Time Block Speakers / Contents
Wednesday, September 24
9:00 am – 12:20 pm GEOTHERMAL ENERGYParticipants:
  • Kristján B. Ólafsson. Blue Lagoon (Iceland).
  • Fabio Tadeu Lazzerini. Latin American Association of Thermalism (Brazil).
  • María de Jesús Puy. University of Guanajuato (Mexico).
  • José Ángel Cid Fernández. University of Vigo (Spain).
10:20 am – 12:20 pm UNIVERSITY AND THERMALISM. How are the relationships?Participants:
  • Francisco Maraver. Complutense University of Madrid (Spain).
  • Javier Rodríguez Rajo. University of Vigo (Spain).
  • Miguel Ángel Fernández Torán. Cofrentes Spa (Spain).
2:00 pm – 3:20 pm RECRUITMENT OF HIGH-LEVEL ATHLETES FOR THERMAL CENTERSParticipants:
  • Javier Soto. Caldaria Group (Spain).
  • Fabián Acero. Municipal Institute for Physical Education, Recreation and Sports of Paipa (Colombia).
Thursday, September 25
8:00 am – 12:20 pm THERMAL COSMETIC PRODUCTS. Theory and experience.Participants:
  • Lourdes Mourelle. Peloides Termales (Spain).
  • José Manuel Carbajo. Complutense University of Madrid (Spain).
  • Jussara Marques Oliveira Marrichi. UNICAMP (Brazil).
  • Patricia Hernández. Consultant in Thermal Cosmetics (Mexico).
9:00 am – 12:20 pm GEOTHERMAL ENERGY (Continuation)Participants:
  • Kristján B. Ólafsson. Blue Lagoon (Iceland).
  • Fabio Tadeu Lazzerini. Latin American Association of Thermalism (Brazil).
  • José Ángel Cid Fernández. University of Vigo (Spain).
11:00 am – 1:00 pm CERTIFICATIONS AND LEGAL REGULATIONS IN THERMALISMParticipants:
  • Kurt von Storch. Quality in Health Prevention e.V. (Germany).
  • Ramón de la Rosa. ALTSPA Latin American Spa Association (Mexico).
  • Fernando Fraile. Spanish Institute for Tourism Quality and Sustainability (Spain).
11:00 am – 1:00 pm MARKETING AND SPAParticipants:
  • Mario Azael Reza. ACTEM (Mexico).
  • César Tejedor. Massage around the World (Spain).
  • Elva Palacios. Thermaspa (Colombia).
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm INFRASTRUCTURE ADAPTATION FOR THERMAL CENTERSParticipants:
  • Teresita Van Strate. TVS Technical Consultancies (Argentina).
  • Miguel Ángel Fernández Torán. Cofrentes Spa (Spain).
  • Sonia Schiess. Tanica Hotels (Chile).
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm DEVELOPMENT OF WELLNESS TOURISM ACTIVITIESParticipants:
  • Laszlo Puczko. CEO and Co-founder HTWW (Hungary).
  • Fabian Buezas. Interrias (Spain).
  • Antonio Martín. Turismo Vivencial (Spain).
  • Marianela Peña. TThalassotherapy Expertl (Mexico).
4:20 pm – 6:00 pm PUBLIC POLICIES ON THERMALISM IN EUROPEParticipants:
  • Francisco Fernández. Senator of the Kingdom of Spain.
  • José Juan Cerdeira. Provincial Government of Ourense (Spain).
  • Patricia Fernandez Lopez. Mayor of the Municipality of Archena (Spain).
  • Carlos Yubero. Montemayor and Salugral Spa (Spain).
  • Roberto Bustillo. Professor of Asministrative Law (Spain).
Friday, September 26
8:00 am – 10:00 am SPA MANAGEMENT. Introduction to Spa ManagementParticipants:
  • Patricia Hernández. Consultant in Thermal Cosmetics (Mexico).
  • Angie Velasquez. Nirvana Spa (Colombia).
  • Laurente Dupont. Consultant specializing in spa management (Panama - France).
9:00 am – 9:45 am WORKSHOP: A unique experience in a coffee-producing country: water and coffee.Participants:
  • Mercedes González. Mercedes González. Hydrosommelier Vitis Lucus (Spain).
  • Joseani Octaviani. PA Laboratorio (Brazil).
10:00 am – 12:00 pm SPA MANAGEMENT. New TechnologiesParticipants:
  • Aida Pinos. University of Granada (Spain).
  • Juan Pablo Salazar Arias. Geomedical (France).
  • César Tejedor. Massage around the World (Spain).
10:00 am – 12:00 pm SUSTAINABILITY APPLIED TO GOOD PRACTICES IN HOT SPRINGSParticipants:
  • Ramón de la Rosa. ALTSPA Latin American Spa Association (Mexico).
  • Teresita Van Strate. TVS Technical Consultancies (Argentina).
  • Tadeo Morales. Arenal Chamber of Tourims and Trade (Costa Rica).
Feria Internacional Turismo Termal, Salud y Bienestar
29 y 30 de septiembre de 2022

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