Discovery Vitality Summit to Feature Global Experts in Health and Wellness
The Discovery Vitality Summit will showcase leading experts in health and wellness on August 6. Headlined by Boris Becker and featuring Dr. Craig Venter, the event addresses topics such as nutrition confusion and the role of technology in health. With a diverse panel of speakers, attendees can expect cutting-edge discussions in sport and wellness.
The Discovery Vitality Summit, now in its third year, is set to present esteemed health and wellness experts to the South African public. This year’s event features thought leaders from diverse fields such as nutrition, sport, ageing, wearable technologies, and peak performance, aimed at providing the audience with innovative insights and challenging conventional thinking.
The headline speaker for the 2015 Summit is Boris Becker, a former world number one tennis player, recognized for his strategic mindset as a coach. Additionally, Dr. Craig Venter, a luminary in genomic research and acknowledged by Time magazine as one of the most influential people in 2007 and 2008, will share insights on advancements in healthy ageing and genomic science.
To address the confusion surrounding dietary guidance, the summit has assembled a panel of esteemed experts, including Deborah Cohen, who authored “A Big Fat Crisis,” and Dr. Elizabeth Dunford, co-developer of the popular app FoodSwitch. Their participation is intended to clarify nutritional messages in light of public health concerns.
The event will also highlight sports figures, including Ian Ayre, CEO of Liverpool Football Club, and former players John Barnes and Phil Thompson, who will discuss the intersection of sporting success and business. Ayre expressed enthusiasm for engaging with prominent thinkers to explore innovations in health and sport.
Additionally, Professor Wayne Derman and Dr. Carol Austin of Team MTN-Qhubeka will discuss the frameworks necessary for athlete success, emphasizing progress in competitive structures. They will share their insights learned from the team’s performance in the 2015 Tour de France.
The rise in popularity of health-tracking technologies will be discussed by Eric Friedman, co-founder of Fitbit, shedding light on the competitive landscape of wearable tech.
Scheduled for August 6 at the Wanderer’s Club in Illovo, the Discovery Vitality Summit promises a lineup of global experts presenting cutting-edge work in the field. Interested attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets online, as availability is limited.
In summary, the upcoming Discovery Vitality Summit promises to be an insightful event featuring a distinguished roster of speakers across various fields in health and wellness. With key figures like Boris Becker and Dr. Craig Venter, the summit aims to bridge gaps in public knowledge about nutrition, genomics, and sports performance. This event not only fosters professional discourse but also offers practical knowledge for participants looking to enhance their understanding of health innovations.
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