The two-day gathering brought together experts from healthcare, science, wellness and technology to examine the evolving conversation around longer, healthier lives.
Longevity is increasingly being discussed as more than simply adding years to life. The focus is shifting towards how people can preserve physical health, mental performance and overall quality of life as they age. This broader conversation took centre stage at the inaugural Longevity Summit India 2026, held at Fairmont Mumbai on August 15 and 16.
Hosted by Fairmont Mumbai and Le Florence India, with AIWO as the title sponsor, the two-day gathering brought together professionals from healthcare, science, wellness, technology and business. The event was designed as a meeting point for different disciplines exploring the science and practice of extending healthspan.
The programme went beyond panel discussions. Delegates were introduced to a range of wellness and recovery experiences, including underwater meditation, Watsu, ice plunges, yoga and sound-based sessions. Discussions covered subjects including biological ageing, metabolic health, brain performance, emotional wellbeing, regenerative medicine, peptides, the microbiome, sleep and cardiovascular health.
A central feature of the summit was its Five Bodies Framework—Earth, Water, Air, Fire and Flow. The framework provided a broader lens through which speakers and participants could look at wellbeing, connecting physical health with mental and emotional dimensions.
For Rajiv Kapoor, General Manager, Fairmont Mumbai, the summit’s value lay in bringing scientific conversations and practical experiences together. Rather than treating longevity as a purely clinical subject, the event allowed participants to engage with different approaches to wellbeing in an experiential setting.
Vikramjeet Sharma, Managing Director, Le Florence India, also highlighted the importance of creating a platform for India to participate in the international longevity conversation. The summit brought together perspectives from traditional wellness practices as well as newer developments in science and technology, reflecting the increasingly multidisciplinary nature of the field.
The scientific programme was led by Dr Arpit Bansal, Scientific Chair of Longevity Summit India 2026. His perspective centred on looking at longevity through multiple aspects of health rather than relying on a single measure of ageing. Physical wellbeing, gut health, brain health, emotional balance and purpose all formed part of the discussion.
AIWO’s participation added another layer to the summit’s focus on emerging health technologies. C. Sivasankaran, Founder, AIWO Health, was among the voices contributing to the discussion around the growing relevance of longevity in India’s healthcare and wellness landscape.
The summit also brought longevity into the hospitality and lifestyle space. Food experiences and dedicated zones complemented sessions on health and wellbeing, giving participants an opportunity to explore how everyday choices can intersect with longer-term health goals.
The gathering comes as longevity increasingly moves into mainstream conversations around preventive healthcare. Instead of waiting for age-related concerns to emerge, consumers are becoming more interested in understanding their health earlier, monitoring key indicators and adopting practices that could support wellbeing over the long term.
For Fairmont Mumbai and Le Florence India, the summit created a forum where these conversations could extend beyond individual areas of expertise. By bringing healthcare professionals, scientists, wellness practitioners, technology specialists and business leaders into the same setting, the event positioned longevity as a subject that sits at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle and innovation.
