Meet the Minds Behind Wellist Week Miami 2026

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If Wellist Week Miami 2026 is set to become the Art Basel of wellness, then the real story begins with

the two visionaries behind it: Myk Likhov and Alhia Chacoff.

Together, they’re not just producing an event—they’re building a movement rooted in science, culture, and connection. And if you look closely, you’ll see that their approach isn’t accidental—it’s deeply intentional.

Because for both of them, wellness isn’t a trend. It’s the future.

Myk Likhov: The Architect of Community

Driven Wellness

At the center of Wellist Week Miami is Myk Likhov, a founder who has already quietly reshaped Miami’s wellness landscape.

With a community of over 20,000 members built through Modern ŌM, Myk understands something many in the industry still miss: wellness isn’t about content, it’s about connection.

“Building the Modern ŌM community in Miami taught me something fundamental: people are deeply hungry for connection around wellbeing.”

This insight became the foundation for Wellist Week Miami.

Rather than creating another conference filled with surface-level inspiration, Myk envisioned something far more ambitious; a space where ideas actually turn into action.

“Community is the engine that moves ideas into reality. Not content, not branding, connection.”

And that philosophy is what sets Wellist Week apart.

From Wellness Trends to Real Transformation

Myk is also deeply aware of the current state of the wellness industry, and where it’s falling short. While the global wellness economy continues to grow at an extraordinary pace, he sees a shift happening beneath the surface.

“The global wellness economy has grown into a multi-trillion-dollar industry, but it's also entering a moment of reckoning.”

People are no longer satisfied with aesthetics or trends, they want results. They want evidence. They want impact.

And that’s exactly what Wellist Week Miami is designed to deliver.

“The goal isn't just to talk about wellness. It's to explore how we build systems that actually support wellbeing at scale.”

For Myk, the future of wellness isn’t about selling a lifestyle, it’s about building infrastructure for how we live, work,

and age.

Alhia Chacoff: Designing the Experience

of Wellbeing

If Myk is the architect of the vision, Alhia Chacoff is the curator of the experience.

With over 15 years of global event programming and more than 50 events under her belt, Alhia brings a refined understanding of what makes a gathering truly transformative.

And it starts with balance.

“The most powerful events hold three things in balance: insight, experience, and connection.”

This philosophy is woven into every layer of Wellist Week Miami, from its programming to its physical layout within the city. Unlike traditional conferences, this isn’t about sitting in a room all day. It’s about movement, interaction, and integration.

Why Wellist Week Miami 2026 Is a City-Wide Experience

One of the most distinctive elements of Wellist Week Miami is its integration into the Miami Design District.

Instead of isolating attendees, Alhia designed the event to unfold organically across the city, creating a dynamic, walkable experience.

“We wanted Wellist Week to feel alive within the city rather than confined to a convention center.”

This approach transforms the event into something much more immersive.

Attendees don’t just attend sessions—they:

Explore
Connect
Experience
Integrate

All within one of Miami’s most culturally vibrant neighborhoods.

Bringing Science, Culture, and Community Together

What truly makes Wellist Week Miami stand out is its ability to bring together worlds that rarely intersect.

Science. Entrepreneurship. Culture. Community.

For Alhia, this intersection is where the real magic happens. “For a long time, wellness has been fragmented, science over here, spirituality over there, entrepreneurship somewhere else.”

Wellist Week changes that. It creates a space where these perspectives don’t just coexist; they collaborate. And that collaboration is what drives innovation forward.

Why Miami—and Why Now

Both Myk and Alhia see Miami as more than just a backdrop, it’s a catalyst.

The city’s rapid evolution into a hub for venture capital, innovation, and culture makes it the perfect environment for something like Wellist Week.

“Miami sits at a very interesting intersection right now… There’s energy here. There’s openness to new ideas.”

And as wellness continues to expand beyond lifestyle into science and technology, Miami is uniquely positioned to lead that conversation.

A Shared Vision for the Future of Wellness

At the heart of Wellist Week Miami is a shared belief: that wellness should be accessible, evidence-based, and deeply human. For Myk, that means redefining what it means to live well. “The future of wellness isn't just about living longer. It's about living more fully.” For Alhia, it means creating spaces where transformation can actually happen. “We're not just exploring what wellness looks like today. We're exploring how the industry itself is evolving.” Together, they are shaping something much bigger than an event.

They’re shaping a new paradigm.

The Beginning of Something Bigger

Wellist Week Miami is only just getting started, but the intention behind it is clear. This isn’t about a single week. It’s about building a global ecosystem. “Success for the first year is about laying the foundation… great gatherings compound.” And if the foundation is anything like the vision behind it, Wellist Week Miami won’t just participate in the future of wellness; it will help define it.