WHY HEALTHSPAN? WHY NOW?
LIVING LONGER ONLY MATTERS IF THOSE YEARS ARE LIVED WELL.
As wellness leaders and consumers alike recognize that living longer only matters if those years are lived in good health, the focus has shifted toward extending healthspan — the period of life spent in optimal physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being.
This three-day virtual conference will unite leading researchers, healthcare professionals, and forward-thinking brands to explore the latest science, market strategies, and product innovations that help people thrive longer.
The global women’s health market size was estimated at USD 49.33 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2025 to 2030.
Grand View Research
Women’s health trends reveal that healthy eating, exercise, and taking vitamin and mineral supplements are the top actions taken in the perimenopause years, alongside pre-menopause, and during and after menopause.
Innova Marketing Insights: Top 10 Trends 2024
48% of women agree that there is a need for better education on women’s health before, during, and after major life changes.
Mintel’s US Women’s Wellness Report 2024
Nearly a billion women - one in every three surveyed in 2022 - say they spent a lot of the previous day in physical pain. And one in four women - which translates into nearly 700 million - have health problems that keep them from doing normal activities.
Hologic Global Women's Health Index
THREE DAYS COVERING THE PATHWAYS TO VITALITY
Gain insights into the research on the pathways key to maintaining vitality over time.
Cellular Resistance
Inflammation Management
Mitochondrial Health
Microbiome Balance
…plus other emerging pathways shaping how we age.
EVENT AGENDA
VIEW THE SCHEDULE:
All Times in Eastern (ET)
Day OneTuesday, December 1
Consumers are no longer just chasing longer lives. They want more healthy, active years, and that shift is reshaping how they shop for supplements, functional foods, and wellness solutions. In this session, Len Monheit draws on the latest consumer research from ITC Insights to reveal who the healthspan consumer is, what's driving their purchase decisions, and which benefits, ingredients, and claims resonate most. Attendees will leave with a clearer picture of where demand is heading and practical takeaways for positioning products, messaging, and innovation in one of the industry's fastest-growing categories.
11:55 AM - 12:25 PM 30 min
Muscle, Mitochondria and Healthspan: Building the Evidence for Cordyceps militaris in Cellular Energy and Endurance
Day TwoWednesday, December 2
10:50 AM - 11:20 AM 30 min
Powering Longevity with the World’s Most Researched Curcumin
As longevity supplements look to become the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. supplement market, brands are seeking healthy-aging ingredients backed by clinical evidence. In this session, Dr. Binu will share an exclusive first look at emerging clinical findings on BCM-95®, the world’s most researched turmeric extract, and its role in inflammation, oxidative stress, cardiometabolic health, cognition, cellular resilience, and other healthy aging biomarkers.
Day ThreeThursday, December 3
11:25 AM - 11:55 AM
Longevity Science: A New Dimension in Healthy Ageing
‘Healthy ageing’ is multidimensional – spanning everything from muscle and joint support to skin health and beauty. In this expert session, Daniel Martinez Puig, Head of Human Health R&D at Bioiberica, will highlight two critical aspects of healthy longevity: maintaining mobility and supporting skin appearance. He will also explore the science-backed branded ingredients that can help to address them, including Collavant® n2 native (undenatured) type II collagen for joint health, plus hyaluronic acid matrix ingredients Mobilee® for muscle and joint health, and Dermial® for skin and beauty. Discover how these solutions can help you develop next-generation concepts for healthy ageing that meet consumer expectations.
10:05 AM - 10:20 AM 15 min
Living Longer, Living Better: Consumer Insights Shaping the Healthspan Market
Consumers are no longer just chasing longer lives. They want more healthy, active years, and that shift is reshaping how they shop for supplements, functional foods, and wellness solutions. In this session, Len Monheit draws on the latest consumer research from ITC Insights to reveal who the healthspan consumer is, what's driving their purchase decisions, and which benefits, ingredients, and claims resonate most. Attendees will leave with a clearer picture of where demand is heading and practical takeaways for positioning products, messaging, and innovation in one of the industry's fastest-growing categories.
11:55 AM - 12:25 PM 30 min
Muscle, Mitochondria and Healthspan: Building the Evidence for Cordyceps militaris in Cellular Energy and Endurance
10:50 AM - 11:20 AM 30 min
Powering Longevity with the World’s Most Researched Curcumin
As longevity supplements look to become the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. supplement market, brands are seeking healthy-aging ingredients backed by clinical evidence. In this session, Dr. Binu will share an exclusive first look at emerging clinical findings on BCM-95®, the world’s most researched turmeric extract, and its role in inflammation, oxidative stress, cardiometabolic health, cognition, cellular resilience, and other healthy aging biomarkers.
11:25 AM - 11:55 AM
Longevity Science: A New Dimension in Healthy Ageing
‘Healthy ageing’ is multidimensional – spanning everything from muscle and joint support to skin health and beauty. In this expert session, Daniel Martinez Puig, Head of Human Health R&D at Bioiberica, will highlight two critical aspects of healthy longevity: maintaining mobility and supporting skin appearance. He will also explore the science-backed branded ingredients that can help to address them, including Collavant® n2 native (undenatured) type II collagen for joint health, plus hyaluronic acid matrix ingredients Mobilee® for muscle and joint health, and Dermial® for skin and beauty. Discover how these solutions can help you develop next-generation concepts for healthy ageing that meet consumer expectations.
Agenda in progress
More sessions/speakers to be announced soon
MEET THE EXPERTS
OUR 2026 HEALTHSPAN SPEAKERS:
Len MonheitCEO, Industry Transparency Center
Dr. Rojison KoshyVice President of Research & Development and Operations, Ujala Life Sciences
Dr. Binu T. KuruvillaChief Innovation Officer at Arjuna Natural
Daniel Martínez-Puig, PhDHead of R&D Human & Animal Health, BioibericaMore speakers coming soonNew names announced shortly
SCIENCE, STRATEGY AND THE CONSUMER — IN ONE PROGRAM
The latest findings on cellular resilience, inflammation, mitochondrial health and the microbiome, from the people doing the work.
The Research:
The latest findings on cellular resilience, inflammation, mitochondrial health and the microbiome, from the people doing the work.
The Product Strategy:
How to develop and position offerings for the growing demand for healthy-aging solutions — from nutraceuticals and functional foods to lifestyle and tech-driven interventions.
The Consumer:
What today’s healthspan-focused consumers are seeking — preventive solutions, holistic approaches and personalized health programs.
EVENT SPONSORS
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DECEMBER 1–3, 2026 · Virtual
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