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

Arrival and check‑in.


Summit Opening & Our National Vision (13:00 - 15:30)

14:00 – 14:30
Opening
Welcome & Opening Remarks

Making healthy longevity a national opportunity & setting the stage for transformative health, innovation, and access for all Mauritians.

Speaker: Organizers & Distinguished Guests
Opening Ceremony Community Leaders
14:30 – 15:00
Keynote
Mauritius: A Case for Health Transformation

Discover how a small island nation can become a global leader in healthy longevity—and why Mauritius is perfectly positioned to lead the charge.

Speaker: Mehmood Khan (MD)
CEO, Hevolution Former PepsiCo VP-CSO
15:00 – 15:30
Keynote
Introduction to Aging Research & Longevity Science

A geriatrician reveals how understanding aging unlocks both longer lives and better health—practical insights from the clinic and the lab.

Speaker: John C. Newman (MD, PhD)
Buck Institute & UCSF Ketone Body Research
15:30 – 16:00
Networking Break

Global Ideas, Local Impact (16:00 - 17:30)

16:00 – 16:30
Keynote
What Small Nations Can Achieve: Singapore as a Guide

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

Speaker: Brian K. Kennedy (PhD)
Healthy Longevity Centre, NUS Former Buck CEO
16:30 – 17:00
Keynote
TBD

This session will be announced soon—stay tuned for an exciting addition to the program!

Details coming soon
17:00 – 17:15
Virtual
The Future Is Faster Than You Think

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

Speaker: Peter H. Diamandis (MD)
XPRIZE Founder Harvard MD, MIT
17:15 – 17:30
Closing
Closing & Next Steps

Marking the beginning of Mauritius' journey toward becoming a longevity leader.


Evening Networking & Celebration (17:30 onwards)

17:30 – 18:30
Networking Cocktail