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.
Program is subject to change
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.
Registration & Guest Seating
Arrival and check‑in.
Summit Opening & Our National Vision (13:45 - 15:15)
Opening Ceremony
Official summit opening with distinguished.
Networking Break
Global Ideas, Local Impact (15:15 - 17:35)
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.
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.
Clinical Application of Longevity Medicine
Bringing longevity science into medical practice by exploring what doctors can offer patients today and breakthrough interventions coming next.
Geroscience and Geromedicine
Understanding the biology of aging to transform clinical care through practical insights from the lab and the clinic.
Roadmap for Mauritius
Charting the path forward as experts outline concrete, actionable steps for building a healthier, longer-living Mauritius.
Panelists: Brian Kennedy, Evelyne Bischof, John Newman, Mehmood Khan
The Future of Health & Technology
How exponential technologies will shape humanity's next decade & what to get excited about.
Closing & Recap
Day 1 wrap-up and preview of Day 2.
Evening Networking & Celebration (17:35 onwards)
Networking Cocktail
Program is subject to change
Turning Aging Science into Better Health Care
Straightforward explanations of what drives aging, how it links to major diseases, and where new treatments may help.
Registration & Guest Seating
Arrival and check‑in.
Aging & Disease - Made Simple (09:00 - 10:30)
Optimizing Health Through Longevity Science
Decoding the hallmarks of aging to understand the fundamental drivers that shape how we age and what we can do about them.
Aging Clocks and How They Apply to the Clinic
Measuring biological age reveals how aging clocks are transforming preventive medicine and guiding personalized longevity interventions.
Healthcare Professionals as Longevity Leaders
Empowering frontline caregivers shows how nurses and doctors can champion healthy aging in their communities.
Networking Break
Understanding Age-Related Diseases (11:00 - 12:30)
Why Brain Diseases Accelerate with Age
Discover why aging accelerates brain decline and what cutting-edge research reveals about slowing neurodegeneration before it starts.
ICOPE Monitor & ICOPE Intense Study
WHO's integrated care approach demonstrates implementing comprehensive health monitoring for older adults in Mauritius.
Heart Health As We Get Older
How aging changes your heart and the smarter, science-backed strategies to protect cardiovascular health for decades to come.
Lunch Break
Repair, Renewal & New Tools (13:30 - 15:00)
Cellular and Gene Reprogramming
Turning back the cellular clock explores cutting-edge epigenetic reprogramming that could reverse aging without losing cell identity.
Senescent (Zombie) Cells, Inflammation and Healthy Aging
Why "zombie cells" fuel disease and how targeting cellular senescence and inflammation could be the key to healthier, longer lives.
Stem Cells & Regeneration
Unlocking the body's repair toolkit shows how stem cell science is opening new doors for treating diabetes, heart failure, and brain disorders.
Networking Break
From Science to Society (15:30 - 17:05)
Lifestyle Factors in Aging
The twin pillars of longevity reveal what the latest science tells us about optimizing sleep, nutrition, and movement for maximum healthspan.
Longevity Drugs & Drug Repurposing
From bench to bedside, exploring existing medications that show promise for extending healthspan and what's in the pipeline.
Building a National Longevity Movement
How leaders and citizens unite in forging a new national identity around health, innovation, and collective longevity action.
Panelists: Evelyne Bischof, Deepak Saini, Brian Kennedy, Guy Adam
Closing & Recap
Day 2 wrap-up and preview of Day 3.
Evening Networking & Celebration (17:05 onwards)
Networking Cocktail
Program is subject to change
Living Longer, Living Better (Lifestyle, Tech, and Clinical Practice)
Practical tools for everyday life and clinical care - prevention, habits, smart monitoring, and community‑powered change.
Registration & Guest Seating
Arrival and check‑in.
Foundations: How Aging Works (09:00 - 10:30)
Foundations of Aging Research
Master the core concepts with essential aging research principles that every practitioner and curious citizen can understand and apply.
Redefining Healthy Aging
Shifting the paradigm from treating disease to optimizing healthspan through evidence-based interventions.
Integrating Longevity Science into Medical Curriculum
Training the next generation explores how medical schools can prepare doctors to practice longevity medicine.
Networking Break
Smart Monitoring & Tech‑Driven Health (11:00 - 12:30)
Personalized Population Health: The Future Of Care
Precision medicine at scale shows how personalized health data transforms both individual care and population health strategies.
Technology & AI for Longevity Research
AI-driven discovery reveals how artificial intelligence is accelerating the hunt for life-extending compounds and therapies at unprecedented speed.
Your Pocket Coach: AI for Personal Health Optimization
Health guidance in your palm explores how AI-powered apps deliver personalized, science-backed advice that adapts to your unique needs.
Panelists: James Yurkovich, Kennedy Schaal
Lunch Break
Lifestyle Habits that Add Healthy Years (13:30 - 15:00)
Why Nutrition is Critical For Longevity
Food as medicine across life discovers how nutrition shapes health from birth through old age, with practical steps you can take today.
Hormesis: Good Stress for Better Health
The paradox of beneficial stress shows how controlled challenges strengthen our bodies and extend healthy lifespan.
How Sleep & Exercise Impact Longevity
The twin pillars of longevity reveal what the latest science tells us about optimizing sleep and movement for maximum healthspan.
Networking Break
Building a Mauritian Healthy‑Aging Initiative (15:30 - 16:10)
Potential Roadmaps to a Mauritian Geroscience Initiative
From vision to action through concrete steps for establishing Mauritius as a regional leader in geroscience and healthy aging.
Moderator: Guy Adam
Closing & Recap
Final remarks and summit wrap‑up.