The Smart Ageing Summit:

The Oxford Longevity Project’s annual in-person conference, the Smart Ageing Summit, brings together leading longevity scientists, experts, doctors and other longevity enthusiasts to explore how we can age smarter and better now. This year’s Summit was held on 9 May 2026 at Rhodes House.

The Oxford Longevity Project (OLP) is an Oxford-based non-profit organisation on a mission to amplify the latest breakthroughs in longevity lifestyle science and to guide, inspire, and advocate for action, starting in Oxford and reaching out to the world.

https://oxfordlongevityproject.org/

Summary:

Hydration is one of the most important and most overlooked factors influencing long-term health. In this presentation from the Smart Ageing Summit, Professor Mark Kendall explores the critical role of hydration in healthy aging and longevity, highlighting research which shows that chronic mild dehydration may impact health outcomes and lifespan. He also introduces WearOptimo’s breakthrough microelectrode wearable technology, designed to provide the world’s first continuous, clinically validated hydration monitoring solution.