Programme

Program

Program Overview

Mauritius can lead on longevity in the region. We are bringing global science, clinical know how, and real policy playbooks into one room. Explore each day below.


Day 1 · Thursday Nov 13th

National vision & an Introduction to Longevity Science

Why this matters to every family - and how Mauritius can lead. Simple, clear explanations of how aging works and what we can do about it.

How We Age Policy & Opportunity Opening Keynotes
13:00 - 18:30
13:00 – 14:00
Registration
Registration & Guest Seating

Arrival and check‑in.


Summit Opening & Our National Vision (13:45 - 15:15)

14:00 – 14:45
Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony

Official summit opening with distinguished.

Speakers: Multiple Distinguished Guests
Mauritius Longevity Summit
14:45 – 15:15
Networking Break

Global Ideas, Local Impact (15:15 - 17:35)

15:15 – 15:45
Keynote
Increasing Healthspan For All

A vision for democratizing healthy longevity explores how we can make extended healthspan accessible to everyone, not just the privileged few.

Speaker: Mehmood Khan (MD)
CEO, Hevolution Foundation Former PepsiCo VP-CSO
15:45 – 16:05
Keynote
Global Science, Local Impact: Singapore as A Case Study

Singapore's playbook for health transformation reveals proven strategies that Mauritius can adapt to build a longevity-focused future.

Speaker: Brian Kennedy (PhD)
National University of Singapore Former Buck CEO
16:05 – 16:25
Keynote
Clinical Application of Longevity Medicine

Bringing longevity science into medical practice by exploring what doctors can offer patients today and breakthrough interventions coming next.

Speaker: Evelyne Y. Bischof (MD, PhD, MPH)
Healthy Longevity Medicine Society Sheba Medical Center
16:25 – 16:45
Keynote
Geroscience and Geromedicine

Understanding the biology of aging to transform clinical care through practical insights from the lab and the clinic.

Speaker: John C. Newman (MD, PhD)
Buck Institute & UCSF Ketone Body Research
16:45 – 17:15
Panel Discussion
Roadmap for Mauritius

Charting the path forward as experts outline concrete, actionable steps for building a healthier, longer-living Mauritius.

Moderator: Guy Adam
Panelists: Brian Kennedy, Evelyne Bischof, John Newman, Mehmood Khan
Expert Panel National Strategy
17:15 – 17:30
Virtual Keynote
The Future of Health & Technology

How exponential technologies will shape humanity's next decade & what to get excited about.

Speaker: Peter H. Diamandis (MD)
XPRIZE Founder Harvard MD, MIT
17:30 – 17:35
Closing
Closing & Recap

Day 1 wrap-up and preview of Day 2.

MC: Brian Wan Weele

Evening Networking & Celebration (17:35 onwards)

17:35 – 18:30
Networking Cocktail