The list of speakers who will be taking the podium at the British International Spa Association's (BISA) 2008 Annual Conference has been revealed.

Taking place at Baden-Baden, Germany, on 4-7 December, the keynote speakers include Peter Droessel, spa director of the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland; Janice Gronvold, founder and director of Spectrec; and Joan Thornycroft, honorary president of BISA.

Sessions at the three-day conference will cover a diverse range of issues, including natural healing procedures, the privatisation of spa facilities and an overview of the current state of the industry as well as a look into the future of the sector.

The third day is reserved for a behind-the-scenes tour of spa facilities at Baden-Baden. Details: www.spaassociation.org.uk