Eudēmonia, the summit dedicated to health, well-being and longevity, closed its third annual edition on Sunday, November 8, after four days of programming that brought together more than 10,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 20 countries. Held November 5 to 8 across 18 venues at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in downtown West Palm Beach, the 2026 summit was the largest in the event’s history, doubling in size for the second year in a row. The growth reflects rising demand for practical, science-backed ways to live longer and better, and Eudēmonia delivers them more like a festival than a conference: talks, treatments, movement and live music in one seamless and sophisticated experience.
“Just three years ago we set out to build a new kind of health summit — a place where science of living longer intersects with the joy of living well,” said Sean Hoess, founder and CEO of Eudēmonia. “This year, more than 10,000 people came to West Palm Beach to learn, dance, and connect. This was more than a summit — it’s the early stages of a movement.”
Derived from the ancient Greek word for human flourishing, Eudēmonia is built around a simple idea: add years to your life, and life to your years. Across four days of programming, attendees gained access to over 200 expert talks and panels, 25 book signings, over 500 treatments and tests, and nearly 100 unique movement sessions. Anchoring the experience was the EXPOSŌME health expo, which showcased 165+ vetted brands at the forefront of diagnostics, wearables, recovery and performance optimization.
Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady opened the summit with a keynote on recovery, discipline and the daily habits behind his 23-year NFL career. Wellness entrepreneur and model Elle Macpherson took the stage on Friday, November 6 for an intimate conversation with clinical psychologist and author Lisa Miller. Their discussion blended personal lived experiences with evidence-based research on spirituality, self-trust, discernment, and community connection.
Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman explored the science of behavior and human optimization; ultra-endurance athlete and podcaster Rich Roll spoke on transformation, resilience and human potential. Dr. Jessica Shepherd and Louisa Nicola addressed women’s health, menopause and brain longevity, and the legendary surfer Kelly Slater — current record holder as both the youngest and oldest holder of the WSL championship title — addressed mindset, performance and resilience under pressure. The weekend also brought a special guest: tennis legend Serena Williams explored the EXPOSŌME health expo alongside thousands of other attendees.
New this year, Eudēmonia at Night took over Meyer Amphitheater with two nights of live music, produced in partnership with Related Ross. On Friday, November 6, Grammy-nominated electronic duo SOFI TUKKER headlined the kickoff show, Run the Night 5K, a nighttime run and concert held at the waterfront amphitheater. On Saturday, November 7, indie-folk band The Head and the Heart played their final show of 2026, following a one-hour opening set from Wilderado. The two concerts drew a combined 5,000 guests.
Alongside consumer and wellness programming, Eudēmonia deepened its professional footprint through two dedicated tracks tailored for industry leaders and healthcare providers:
- Health Innovation Lab (HIL): A joint venture with Fitt Insider, this application-only B2B experience convened founders, C-suite executives, and growth-stage investors shaping the future of health, longevity, and consumer wellness. Returning for its second year at Eudēmonia, HIL brought together 250+ operators to bridge strategic insight and commercial execution through executive forums, curated networking dinners, shared movement sessions and exclusive experiences.
- Applied Clinical Education (ACE): Tailored specifically for healthcare practitioners and clinicians, the Applied Clinical Education program – presented in partnership with OvationLab – bridged cutting-edge longevity science with immediate clinical utility. Held as a full-day pre-summit intensive, the Applied Clinical Education (ACE) immersion equipped clinicians with practical implementation playbooks, biomarker assessment protocols, pharmacology strategies, and clinical decision trees to integrate directly into patient care.
Food took its place as a core pillar of the summit’s “Food is Medicine” philosophy, with menus curated by chef Johanna Hellrigl of the health-forward restaurant Ama. Nearly 40 food and beverage partners served organic, regeneratively-sourced fare throughout the weekend, from Seatopia’s lab-tested seafood to Joyce Farms’ pasture-raised smash burgers to custom offerings from Sweetgreen and the AG1 Good Morning Cafe. Spirit-free “Happiest Hours” and live cooking demos on the Epicurean Stage by Caraway rounded out the experience.
Eudēmonia 2026 was supported by lead partners Discover The Palm Beaches, Function Health, and Vibrant Wellness, with additional support from diverse brands including Aescape, Ultrahuman, and Viome, AG1, H2Tab, VOLO™ Health, and more than 100 others.
The fourth annual Eudēmonia Summit will be held November 11-14, 2027. More information is available at eudemonia.net.
Photos: Eudēmonia 2026 Media Gallery (Credits: Dmytro Baumann, Liv Hamilton, and Ali Kaukas)
Eudēmonia Summit is an annual gathering dedicated to the science and practice of human flourishing. The name “Eudēmonia” comes from the ancient Greek concept of “eudaimonia,” often translated as “human flourishing” or “living well,” and reflects the summit’s focus on helping people build healthier, more meaningful, and more connected lives.
About Discover The Palm Beaches
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