Join us in person to discover the latest brain health science and practical ways to sharpen your mind and reduce dementia risk!

The Smart Ageing Summit is back on Saturday, 17 April 2027 at St Catherine's College, Oxford. This year's theme is Healthy Longevity for Brain and Mind, with a focus on how we can reduce the risk and impact of dementia.

We're delighted to welcome our two keynote speakers:

Dame Prue Leith, chef, author and Great British Bake Off judge, will speak on Being Old Successfully, drawing on her latest book, Being Old… and Learning to Love It!

Professor Gill Livingston leads The Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care, whose latest report found 14 modifiable risk factors that may account for nearly half of dementia cases. She'll share the practical steps we can all take, at any age.

Inspired by our new Board member, Professor Ashok Handa, Oxford Longevity Project will be co-hosting with The Collaborating Centre for Values-based Practice in Health and Social Care at St Catherine's College.

Stay tuned for our full speaker line-up and more exciting updates, and get ready for a day of inspiring insights, energising movement breaks and uplifting experiences!

Tickets

One ticket option, including full summit access, a two-course sit-down lunch in Arne Jacobsen's iconic dining hall catering for most dietary needs, refreshments throughout the day with dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan options, and first access to the summit recordings.

A limited number of early bird tickets are available at £109, more than 20% off the regular £139.

Strict capacity of 200 attendees, so don't miss out.

Make It a Longevity Weekend

Why not stay for the whole weekend? We've partnered with St Catherine's College so you can enjoy three days of connection, learning and movement, all in one beautiful setting.

Friday 16 April: Arrive in Oxford and meet fellow attendees at our welcome drinks reception, 6pm to 7pm.

Saturday 17 April: Join us for a full day at the Smart Ageing Summit.

Sunday 18 April: Wake up and stretch it out with a gentle movement session, 10am to 11am.

Single en-suite rooms are available at St Catherine's College for the duration of the summit at the discounted rate of £136.10 per night, including VAT.

Each room is a study bedroom with its own shower room, serviced daily, with linen, towels, toiletries and tea and coffee making facilities included. Breakfast in the college's Arne Jacobsen-designed dining hall is included.

Rooms are booked directly with the college here (https://stay.stcatz.ox.ac.uk/). Use event code SMART27 when booking to see availability and receive the summit room rate.

Please note that parking is not available at the college, so plan your travel accordingly.

The Venue

St Catherine's was designed by celebrated Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen and completed in 1964. Jacobsen kept the traditions of a classic Oxford college, including the central quadrangle and shared dining hall, but reimagined them in a clean, modern style of yellow brick, concrete and glass. He designed nearly everything, from the buildings to the furniture and lighting, and much of it is beautifully preserved today. It's a fitting setting for a summit about ageing with vitality: rooted in tradition, yet fresh and forward-looking.

Disclaimer

The Oxford Longevity Project is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC), we currently operate at a loss, and our ticket prices help sustain the summit and our evidence-based content. Thank you.

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