We are witnessing a historic demographic pivot: for the first time, people over 60 outnumber those under 18. While we nearly doubled life expectancy in a century, our global systems, from food and finance to urban design, remain stuck in an era that no longer exists.
The Milan Longevity Summit 2026, taking place May 20–23 at the Allianz MiCo, serves as the global platform to redesign these systems. Using the One Health framework, the summit recognizes that human longevity is not just a medical outcome. Instead, it is the result of the deep interdependence between our health, our planet, and our economy.
The Summit Experience: A Working Platform
MLS 2026 functions as an integrated platform for systemic action rather than a traditional conference.
- 12 Interconnected Sectors: The summit breaks down silos between industries like Finance, AI, Agri-food, and Urban Design.
- Four Specialized Stages: Parallel tracks include Prosperity (policy and economy), Vitality (innovation and markets), Humanity (society and culture), and Longevity (frontier science).
- Milan as a Living Lab: The event moves into the city with Longevity Houses, immersive spaces in local squares for public participation.
- The Longevity Rave: This unique evening event unites the scientific and cultural communities, proving that science and joy are not opposites.
- Vatican City Extension: From May 25–26, the dialogue continues in the Vatican to address the ethics, faith, and shared humanity of a long-life world.
High-Level Networking and Innovation
This cross-sector gathering ensures that no single discipline holds the floor.
- World-Class Speakers: Confirmed leaders include Nobel Laureate Thomas Südhof, Henri P. Kluge (WHO), architect Carlo Ratti, and Miranda Wolpert (Wellcome Foundation).
- Dynamic Formats: The program features TED-style Spotlights, a Startup Pitch Competition, and an Innovation Expo showcasing One Health solutions.
- The $120 Trillion Economy: Attendees include C-suite executives, institutional investors, and government ministers looking to tap into the emerging One Health economy, projected to exceed $120 trillion by 2035.
