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Aging Well Initiative Trends for 2026

Aging Well Initiative 2026 Trends Initiative Chair: William Wesley Myers, Mather, Assistant Vice President, Wellness Strategy, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: Dave McCaughan, Aging Well Initiative Vice-Chair, Aging Well Brand Strategist, Bangkok, Thailand TREND 1: Functional Longevity Replaces Anti-Aging as the New Wellness Status The concept of “anti-aging” is rapidly losing relevance among adults over 50, replaced by a functional longevity mindset that prioritizes strength, mobility, cognitive…

Africa Wellness Initiative Trends for 2026

Africa Wellness Initiative 2026 Trends Initiative Chair: Mariane Akwenye, Managing Director, Nomad Group, Namibia Initiative Vice-Chair: Michelle Saudan, Founder & Facilitator of Amanzi Wellbeing, Dubai-Zimbabwe TREND 1: Afro-Longevity The term “afrolongevity” represents a newly created word that sums up an African perspective for examining aging. The biophilosophical model brings together metaphysical insights from traditional thought with modern ethical analysis. Afrolongevity emphasizes the qualitative depth of aging:…

Psychedelics & Healing Initiative Trends for 2026

Psychedelics & Healing Initiative 2026 Trends Initiative Chair: Mary-Elizabeth Gifford, EVP, Psyence, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: Julia Mirer, MD, Director of Strategy, NeuroPain Health, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: Rick Doblin, Pdh, Founder & Executive Director, Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), United States If it seems the world is falling in love with psychedelics, it may be easy to understand why. Ground-breaking studies on these innovative…

Nutrition For Healthspan Initiative Trends for 2026

Nutrition For Healthspan Initiative 2026 Trends Initiative Chair: Michael Don Ham, Founder, Wild Orchard Tea Company, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: Alina Tyszkiewicz, International Business Development, Chief Wellbeing Officer, Poland TREND 1: The Ultra-Processed Food Backlash and Radical Transparency – Redefining What “Real Food” Means In 2026, a growing backlash against ultra-processed foods is reshaping the global wellness conversation. Consumers are increasingly questioning not only what…

Mental Wellness Initiative Trends for 2026

Mental Wellness Initiative 2026 Trends Initiative Co-Chair: Prof. Gerry Bodeker, PhD, Green Templeton College, University of Oxford, United Kingdom; & Dept. of Epidemiology, Columbia University, New York, United States. Public Health Academic & Clinical Psychologist Initiative Co-Chair: Alina Hernandez, Organizational Advisor, Germany The mental wellness trends for 2026 reflect a profound shift in how humans are adapting to a rapidly changing environmental, technological and social…

Touchless Wellness Initiative Trends for 2026

Touchless Wellness Initiative 2026 Trends Initiative Co-Chair: Erin Lee, Founder of the Touchless Wellness Association, United Kingdom Initiative Co-Chair: Alina Hernandez, Wellness Concept Creator/Advisory Board Member, Germany TREND 1: Think Quantum III Quantum thinking is entering its next phase, and is now moving from theory into practical biological and technological applications. The Third Quantum Wave is less about philosophy and more about measurement. It focuses…