Chandigarh, November 13, 2026: CII Indian Women Network (IWN), Chandigarh Chapter, organised a Health & Wellness Conclave HealthNxt 2026 at CII, Sec 31, Chandigarh. On the sidelines of the event a press conference was held to share details about HealthNxt 2026 – one of the region’s biggest Health & Wellness Conclaves.
The press conference was addressed by Tanuja Aggarwal, Chairwoman, CII-IWN Northern Region; Sakshi Katyal, Chairperson, CII Indian Women Network (IWN), Chandigarh Tricity Chapter; and Dr Lipi Pathak, Co-Chairperson, CII-IWN, Chandigarh Tricity Chapter .
Tanuja Aggarwal said, “Healthcare today needs to move beyond simply treating illnesses. The focus had to shift towards prevention, healthy living and improving the overall quality of life. Through HealthNxt 2026, preventive health was spotlighted.”
Sakshi Katyal said, “Women’s health and well-being needs greater attention and awareness. HealthNxt 2026 provided an important platform to discuss issues that directly affected individuals, families and society.”
Dr Lipi Pathak said, “The future of healthcare depends on innovation, awareness and a more holistic approach to well-being. The conclave highlighted issues from mental health and longevity to artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship.”
In the inaugural session “Integrating Science, Wellness, Technology & Human Potential SSP Chandigarh Kanwardeep Kaur was the Chief Guest. The session also featured addresses by Dr Madhu Chitkara, President and Co-Founder, Chitkara University; Tanuja Agarwal, Chairwoman, CII IWN Northern Region; and Sakshi Katyal, Chairperson, IWN Chandigarh Tricity Chapter, who delivered the opening remarks. Dr Lipi Pathak, Co-Chairperson, IWN Chandigarh Tricity Chapter, delivered the closing remarks
Moving ahead, the conclave witnessed a panel discussion on “From Treatment to Prevention: Redefining the Future of Healthcare” moderated by Ms Nalini Pandhi, Clinical Dietitian and Functional Medicine Practitioner, Be Lite Diet Clinic. The panel featured Dr Rhythm Bhalla, Senior Consultant, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Cocoon Hospital, Chandigarh; Dr Shalini J Sharma, Psychologist and Trauma-Trained Psychotherapist; and Ms Tarika Ahuja, Holistic Nutritionist, Macrobiotics Expert and Founder, Family Wellness Academy.
It is noteworthy that Cocoon Hospital had partnered with the organisers to make the conclave a success.
Meanwhile, a fireside chat titled “The Health Conversations We Aren’t Having” featured Dr Gaurav Malik, Director and Head, Department of Dentistry, Max Hospital, Mohali, and MD, Sowaka – Smiles and Beyond, along with Dr Rohini Malik, Paediatric Dentist, Max Hospital, Mohali, and Clinical Director, Sowaka – Smiles and Beyond.
A session on “Police Health: The Human Cost of Protecting Society” featured retired IPS officer Mr Rajbir Deswal, who highlighted the health challenges and personal costs associated with police service. This was followed by a discussion on “How Our Bodies Help Us Heal, Physically and Emotionally”, moderated by Malvika Madan, MD and Partner, Kaeso Wellness, with Kiran Singh and Major General Rattan Deep Singh (Retd.) as panelists. International speakers Mr. Manu Rehani, Behavioural Intelligence Inventor and Entrepreneur, and Ms. Jeannie Dang, Founder, Everwell Within, also joined virtually.
Session “Staying Fit, Beautiful and Healthy at All Ages” featured Dr Preeti Jindal, Senior Consultant Gynaecologist and Director, The Touch Clinic, Mohali, and Senior Consultant, Fortis Mohali.
A panel discussion on “Impact of AI in Healthcare” was moderated by Sakshi Katyal, Chairperson, IWN Chandigarh Tricity Chapter. The panel featured Piyush Sharma, Brand and Growth Manager, Pro Ultimate Gyms; Dr Manish Ahuja, Director, Department of Urology and Robotic Surgery, Max Hospital, Mohali; and Dr Ankit Vatsyayan, Co-Founder, Ethniq.
