CONGRESS 2026

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The Future Patient programme has been curated to provide delegates with an overview of the what, why and how of preventative and functional medicine. Bringing together leading minds from the longevity and functional medicine space, it covers the cores pillars of healthy ageing and why it matters now more than ever. 

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Future Patient Congress 2026 – Thursday 5th February 2026

9:00 - 9:55A new approach to healthcare: Why now is the time for change
9:00 - 9:05Introduction to the Future Patient vision and setting intentions for the dayDr Mayoni Gooneratne, Charlotte Body, Vicky Eldridge
9:05 - 9:25The case for preventive healthcare todayDr Mayoni Gooneratne (chair)
9:25 - 9:50Panel Discussion: Reimagining the future of health:
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Discussion themes:
  • Backdrop of current health and statistics
  • Why preventive healthcare is essential now
  • Defining what future health looks like
  • Socio-economic context – balancing NHS and alternative structures
  • Building public trust in research
Adam Hewitt, Emma Beswick, Benjamin Brown
9:50 - 10:50The functional pathway: From root cause to real change
9:50 - 10:10What is functional medicine?
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Discussion themes:
  • Origins and principles
  • How it differs from conventional medicine
  • The systems biology approach
TBC
10:10 – 10:30Health Optimisation 101
Everything you need to help your patient's craft a holistic lifestyle		Lauren Vaknine
10:30 – 10:50“Physician, heal thyself”: Why your own health matters
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Discussion themes:
  • Rising rates of burnout, fatigue, and mental health challenges among healthcare professionals
  • Normalisation of overwork and self-neglect
  • How clinician health affects empathy, performance, and patient outcomes
  • Creating a health culture in healthcare with peer support, reflective practice, and self-compassion strategies
Susie Edwards
10:50 – 11:20Morning coffee break (30 mins)
11:20 – 12:40The future human: Energy, insight and intelligent health systems
11:20 – 11:40From biology to belonging: How connection, community and consciousness shape health
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Discussion themes:
  • How connection, community and consciousness influence physiological healing, resilience and longevity
  • Integrating spiritual and emotional health with functional diagnostics to support whole-person care
  • Using energy, ritual and bio-individual insights to enhance wellbeing at the cellular, emotional and social level
Dr Nima Mahmoodi, Alanna Kit
11:40 – 12:00Future Medicine: How AI and technology are transforming personalised careTBC
12:00 – 12:20Diagnostics and testing PANEL
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Discussion themes:
  • The role of advanced testing in functional medicine
  • Interpreting lab results in context
  • Tailoring treatment through meaningful insights
TBC
12:20 - 12:40Mitochondrial health: Powering the body
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Discussion themes:
  • Why mitochondria matter: energy, ageing, immunity, and repair
  • Signs of mitochondrial dysfunction and fatigue
  • Nutrients and habits that support cellular energy (CoQ10, movement, rest cycles)
TBC
12:40 – 14:10Lunch Break (1.5 hours)
14:10 – 15:30Gut health and nutrition
14:10 – 14:30Gut health and the microbiome
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Discussion themes:
  • Understanding the gut-brain-immune connection
  • Microbiota diversity and its impact on overall health
  • Factors that damage or support gut health (diet, stress, antibiotics, etc.)
Benjamin Brown
14:30 – 14:50Food as medicine
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Discussion themes:
  • The role of diet in prevention and healing
  • Anti-inflammatory and healing foods
  • Personalised nutrition: tailoring diet to the individual
Antony Haynes
14:50 – 15:10Supplementation: When, why and how – PANEL
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Discussion themes:
  • Common deficiencies and their impacts
  • Functional testing to guide supplement choices
  • Myths and evidence behind popular supplements
Antony Haynes, Kim Pearson, Dr Nichola Conlon
15:10 - 15:30Beyond Fasting: Building a medical nutrition programme for chronic disease reversal
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Discussion themes:
  • Translating the science of fasting, metabolic switching and nutrient-sensing pathways into a clinically effective nutrition programme
  • How targeted dietary protocols can improve insulin sensitivity, reduce inflammation and support remission of metabolic diseases
  • Building a sustainable, evidence-based medical nutrition framework that integrates fasting-mimicking strategies with personalised, long-term behavioural change
Dr William Hsu
15:30 – 16:00Restoring balance: Regulating the nervous system and hormones
15:30 – 15:45Stress and nervous system health
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Discussion themes:
  • Understanding the stress response and its chronic impact
  • Nervous system regulation strategies (breathwork, HRV, vagal tone)
  • Tools to shift from survival mode to balance
Sherezade Ruano
15:45 – 16:05Hormones and whole-body balance
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Discussion themes:
  • Understanding the hormonal system and its role in regulating mood, energy, metabolism, and sleep
  • How stress, lifestyle, and environment disrupt hormone function
  • Key hormones across life stages (e.g. cortisol, thyroid, oestrogen, progesterone, insulin)
    Practical strategies to support hormonal balance through nutrition, rest, and daily rhythms
Tracey Dennison, Lauren Vaknine, Dr Ginni Mansberg
16:05 – 16:20Afternoon coffee break (20 mins)
16:20 – 17:05The future of longevity: A global view
16:20 – 16:40Understanding root causes of illness
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Discussion themes:
  • The ‘why behind the what’ in chronic conditions
  • Inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, toxins, and more
  • The shift from symptom management to resolution
Paul Clayton
16:40 - 17:05TBCRobert Lufkin
17:05 - 18:00The wellbeing triad: Detox pathways, joyful movement and restorative sleep
17:05 - 17:25Environmental and internal toxicity
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Discussion themes:
  • Common sources of environmental toxins (home, food, personal care)
  • Internal toxic load: gut, liver, metabolic stress
  • Nutrition, movement and lifestyle strategies to support natural detox pathways
TBC
17:25 - 17:45Movement and exercise
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Discussion themes:
  • Reframing exercise as joyful, sustainable, and regenerative
  • The mental and metabolic benefits of daily movement
  • Tips for finding what works for your body, schedule, and mood
Adam Hewitt
17:45 - 18:00Sleep as medicine
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Discussion themes:
  • The science of sleep and its role in healing
  • Barriers to quality sleep in modern life
  • Practical tips for better sleep hygiene and circadian support
Jan Jenner, Dr Alka Patel
18:00Closing remarks
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Discussion themes:
  • Summary and key takeaways
  • Call to action and community engagement
Dr Mayoni Gooneratne, Charlotte Body, Vicky Eldridge

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