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The Mitochondrial Health Summit (MHS) is a future-facing event, bringing together leading clinicians, researchers, and educators to explore the emerging science and clinical applications of mitochondrial function & sub-cellular health. Designed as a high-impact, evidence-led event, MHS connects science, practice, and innovation to elevate understanding, improve patient outcomes, and shape the future of integrative health.
Learn directly from world-leading experts in integrative mitochondrial science.
Gain immediately applicable clinical insights to elevate practice across women’s health, cardiometabolic care, longevity, and chronic disease.
Stay ahead of a rapidly advancing field shaping the future of preventive and precision health.
Connect with peers, researchers, and industry thought leaders to expand your professional network and collaborations.
Learn directly from world-leading experts in integrative mitochondrial science.
Stay ahead of a rapidly advancing field shaping the future of preventive and precision health.
Gain immediately applicable clinical insights to elevate practice across women’s health, cardiometabolic care, longevity, and chronic disease.
Connect with peers, researchers, and industry thought leaders to expand your professional network and collaborations.
Experience a full day of high-value education.
Earn CPD accreditation while deepening your scientific and clinical literacy.
Enjoy a quality delegate experience including a healthy lunch, refreshments, and a curated delegate pack.
Access exclusive post-event content via the online Science Hub to continue your learning journey.
Experience a full day of high-value education.
Earn CPD accreditation while deepening your scientific and clinical literacy.
Enjoy a quality delegate experience including a healthy lunch, refreshments, and a curated delegate pack.
Access exclusive post-event content via the online Science Hub to continue your learning journey.
Mitochondrial Health is shaping the next wave of integrative and precision healthcare. As research rapidly evolves, practitioners require clarity, clinical translation, and trusted insight to navigate this evolving field.
The 2026 Mitochondrial Health Summit features some of the most respected international thought leaders in complementary medicine. With globally recognised expertise in women’s health, cardiovascular health, clinical research, integrative pharmacy, and systems biology, this program sets a new benchmark for scientific and clinical excellence – making Mitochondrial Health Summit a rare opportunity for practitioners seeking the highest standard of evidence-informed education.
Integrative and functional medicine practitioners
Naturopaths and clinical nutritionists
Integrative GPs and medical specialists
Pharmacists and allied health professionals
Researchers, educators, and academic partners
Product developers and industry professionals
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PRESENTER
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8.00am
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Event Registrations Open
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9.00am
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Welcome & Opening Address
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Dr Paul Taylor
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9.10am
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KEYNOTE: The 3Cs Framework - Charge, Coherence & Capacity in Complex Chronic Conditions
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Dr Olivia Lesslar
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9.55am
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Mitochondria, APOE and Epigenetic Age | Implications for Alzheimer’s Risk and Brain Health
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Dr Denise Furness
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10.25am
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The Post-Viral Mitochondrial Cascade | Mechanisms Linking Fatigue, Dysautonomia & Cognitive Dysfunction
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Gerald Quigley
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10.55am
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Morning Tea
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11.25am
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The Ovarian Mitochondrial Signature |
Mapping the Future of Women’s Healthspan
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Dr Leah Hechtman
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11.55am
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PCOS Through a Mitochondrial Lens | Metabolic Drivers, Cellular Energy Dysfunction & the Integrative Clinical Framework
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Rhiannon Hardingham
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12.25pm
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Lunch
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1.25pm
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Integrative Cardiology in Practice |
Protecting the Mitochondria in Modern Cardiovascular Care
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Dr Ross Walker
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1.55pm
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Medication–Mitochondria Interactions | Bioenergetic Trade-offs of Common Metabolic & Hormonal Therapies
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Bobby Mehta
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2.25pm
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Afternoon Tea
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2.55pm
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MARQUEE: Dysbiosis As Adaptation | Re-examining the Gut Microbiome Through a Bioenergetic Lens
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Dr Christabelle Yeoh
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3.40pm
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PANEL DISCUSSION: Mitochondria 2030: Science, Practice and What's Coming
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Dr Leah Hechtman
Dr Olivia Lesslar Dr Christabelle Yeoh Facilitated by Dr Paul Taylor |
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4.40pm
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Closing Address
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Dr Paul Taylor
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4.50pm
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Networking Reception
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The program agenda is accurate at the time of publication; presentation times and titles are subject to change.
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Located in the heart of Sydney, Hilton Sydney is the chosen venue for the inaugural Mitochondrial Health Summit. As one of the city’s largest convention spaces, the hotel offers world-class conference facilities alongside luxury accommodation, making it ideal for both the event and your stay. Iconic landmarks including the Queen Victoria Building, Sydney Tower, and The Galeries are all just moments away.
Hilton Sydney, 488 George Street Sydney, 2000 Australia
If you arrive by car, program 255 Pitt Street into your navigation system and access the hotel via Pitt Street. Hilton Sydney is approximately 30 minutes from Sydney’s International and Domestic Airports, and 100m from Town Hall Railway Station. The Queen Victoria Building Light Rail stop is located on the doorstep of Hilton Sydney, providing direct access to both Circular Quay and Chinatown.
Located in the heart of Sydney, Hilton Sydney is the chosen venue for the inaugural Mitochondrial Health Summit. As one of the city’s largest convention spaces, the hotel offers world-class conference facilities alongside luxury accommodation, making it ideal for both the event and your stay. Iconic landmarks including the Queen Victoria Building, Sydney Tower, and The Galeries are all just moments away.
Hilton Sydney, 488 George Street Sydney, 2000 Australia
If you arrive by car, program 255 Pitt Street into your navigation system and access the hotel via Pitt Street. Hilton Sydney is approximately 30 minutes from Sydney’s International and Domestic Airports, and 00m from Town Hall Railway Station. The Queen Victoria Building Light Rail stop is located on the doorstep of Hilton Sydney, providing direct access to both Circular Quay and Chinatown.
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The conference will be held at the Hilton Sydney, located at 488 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia. As one of the city’s largest convention spaces, the hotel offers world-class conference facilities alongside luxury accommodation.
Yes, accommodation is available onsite at the Hilton Sydney.
To book, simply use the link below and follow the instructions:
Booking Link: Booking Link
Rate Name: Event Accommodation
Available Dates: 23–28 June 2026
Discount: 10% off the hotel’s Best Available (Flexible) Rate
Cancellation Policy: Cancellable up to 3 days prior to arrival
Yes. Hilton Sydney offers both self-parking and valet parking options.
If you’re arriving by car, enter 255 Pitt Street into your navigation system and access the hotel via Pitt Street.
The hotel is unable to accommodate parking large vehicles over 195cm tall.
There are also several public parking facilities within walking distance of the venue.
Hilton Sydney is approximately 30 minutes from Sydney’s International and Domestic Airports, and 100m from Town Hall Railway Station.
The Queen Victoria Building Light Rail stop is located on the doorstep of Hilton Sydney, providing direct access to both Circular Quay and Chinatown.
The conference will run from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM on Friday 26 June 2026. Registration will open at 8:00 AM.
Yes, a nutritious lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout the event day. All dietary requirements will be catered for (please specify during registration).
Yes, all presentation slides, post-event content and video recordings of each session will be made available to attendees via the Science Hub to continue your learning journey. Access to the Science Hub will be emailed to all attendees following the event.
Yes. We are currently in the process of applying for CPE/CPD accreditation for the Mitochondrial Health Summit. Further information will be shared as soon as accreditation is confirmed.
We accept all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express).
Yes, we offer group discounts for businesses sending multiple attendees:
Please contact us for group booking arrangements.
Yes, students can purchase tickets at any time at the special discounted rate of $200. Please note student credentials will be required upon registration to qualify.
Refunds are available up until 29 May 2026, please note a $10 administration fee will be applied to all refunds. After this date, tickets may be transferred but are non-refundable. Full details are provided in the registration terms and conditions.
If you cannot find the answer to your question, please feel free to contact us: Summit2026@mitochondrialhealthsummit.com
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PhD (Psy), MSc(ExSc), MSc(Nut), PgCert (Neuroscience)
Dr Paul Taylor is a Psychophysiologist, with a PhD in Psychology, separate master's degrees in Exercise Science and Nutrition and a postgraduate qualification in Neuroscience. A former Royal Navy Officer and former Adjunct Professor at University of San Francisco, Paul is a leading expert in hardiness - the cutting-edge science that transforms stress into competitive advantage.
As Director of Paul Taylor Consulting, he delivers keynote talks and hardiness training, leadership and performance workshops to companies such as Oracle, SAP, PWC, NAB, CBA, BUPA & the Australian Military. He has conducted published research that shows that his programs have proven benefits for increasing hardiness, cognitive function and employee wellbeing, whilst reducing burnout across multiple industries.
Paul is the author of the best-selling, multiple award-winning book "Death by Comfort" and has just released his second book, "The Hardiness Effect". Paul also hosts a podcast, Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor which is in the top 0.5% of all podcasts globally, and has developed a Hardiness app to help people develop this crucial life skill. He has co-hosted the TV series "Body and Brain Overhaul", appeared regularly on "The Biggest Loser" Australia as a subject matter expert on Biological Age testing, and has been voted Australian Fitness Industry presenter of the year twice.
Paul's high-pressure leadership experience includes roles as Airborne Anti-submarine Warfare Officer and Helicopter Search-And-Rescue Crew Member with the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm. He's undergone rigorous Military Combat Survival training, became a professional boxer in 2012, and in 2021, both Paul and his son Oscar became Australian Karate Champions.
BHSC (NAT)
Rhiannon is an experienced naturopath, presenter, educator and author.
Focusing primarily on reproductive and gynaecological health, Rhiannon's practice incorporates integrative approaches for optimising fertility and hormonal health outcomes for her patients. Valuing collaborative care, she is deeply passionate about the role of functional medicine as a key component of routine healthcare.
Bringing experience from over 20 years in clinical practice, Rhiannon provides professional mentoring and education to clinicians. Her education style is approachable yet thorough, attracting practitioners from all areas of functional medicine, as she assists them to best understand hormone, fertility and pregnancy cases through expertise in nuanced pathology interpretation and herbal, nutritional and lifestyle medicine prescription.
Rhiannon runs the online clinic and education platform, RH: Reproductive Health, offering expert support to patients and clinicians in this highly specialised field.
MBBS, MRCP (UK), MSc (Nutrition), FACNEM
Dr Christabelle Yeoh has over 2 decades of experience in clinical care, most of which has focused on understanding root causes of chronic disease. She works with her patients to optimise their biophysical health, mitochondrial function, microbiome and brain performance. She applies the premise that dysfunctions can be corrected with established practices of environmental medicine and selective practices to support sensory motor integration and neuroplasticity.
Through understanding foundational biophysics, biochemistry, functional medicine testing and medical assessments, she guides people through specific lifestyle and nutrient advice to positively influence energy, immunity and resilience. Dr Yeoh has a strong interest in chronic disease management, neurological, GI- immune and metabolic health. She is the Clinical Director of Next Practice Genbiome, a leading integrative medicine clinic in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs hosting integrative doctors and other essential holistic modalities of health care. She is also a technical advisor for Mito Core, a naturopathic cell care clinic where the essential collaboration between naturopathic and functional medicine takes centre stage.
Dr Yeoh graduated from medicine at the University of London in 1999 and obtained her membership with the Royal College of Physicians (UK). She has a Masters degree in Nutrition from King’s College London. After practicing hospital medicine, she worked as a general physician with an interest in Nutritional and Environmental Medicine. She was a director and past president at the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM), now being active within the teaching faculty. In between her busy clinical practice, she speaks at national and international education events.
She is passionate about sharing her in-depth knowledge on the interconnectedness of human metabolism, biology and behaviour.
MBBS, BIR
Dr Olivia Ly Lesslar is an Australian medical doctor recognised internationally for her work in psychoneuroimmunology, longevity, and complex-condition medicine. With formal training in both Medicine and International Relations, she integrates neuroscience, immunology, and behavioural science with systems-level insight drawn from diplomacy and strategic studies. Dr Lesslar is recognised for her ability to synthesise insights across multiple specialties and unravel complex, multi-systemic conditions that defy conventional diagnostic frameworks.
She is the Director of Functional and Longevity Medicine at Cingulum Health in Sydney and also holds leadership and advisory positions across more than thirty international organisations in neurotechnology, biotechnology, and space medicine, including Human Regenerator (UK), L’evive Labs (Singapore), Sens.ai (Canada), ANI Biome (Croatia), and Oxford Healthspan (UK).
Dr Lesslar holds academic appointments at Griffith University’s National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases and at the Geneva College of Longevity Science. Through her teaching, clinical practice, and international collaborations, Dr Lesslar continues to advance patient-centred, innovative models of medicine that challenge convention and bridge the frontiers of science, technology, and human resilience.
PHD, MSCIMED (RHHG), BHSC (NATUROPATHY), ND, LNHAA
Dr Leah Hechtman (PhD) is a globally renowned naturopathic clinician who specialises in fertility, pregnancy, and comprehensive reproductive health. In addition to her clinical expertise, she is an active researcher, a published author, and a dedicated educator. She works in close coordination with each patient’s healthcare team, bridging gaps between different disciplines and theories to foster holistic and collaborative outcomes in both clinical practice and research.
BPHARM, M.H.
GGerald is a Melbourne-based Pharmacist and Master Herbalist and a respected health media commentator heard weekly on radio stations across Australia. He is co-host of House of Wellness radio, broadcast each Sunday on the Nine Radio Network, including 2UE, 3AW, 4BC, 5AA, 4CA and regional networks. He also appears regularly on regional stations such as 4CA Cairns, 4RO Rockhampton, 531 3GG Gippsland and Black Star Radio.
Gerald is a speaker for the National Institute of Integrative Medicine and holds professional memberships as a Fellow of the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia, a Member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society, and the American Botanical Council.
He is a Non-Executive Board Member of Neurotech International Pty Ltd, supporting research into a specific cannabis extract showing promise for paediatric neurological disorders, including autism, Rett syndrome, PANS and PANDAS.
Gerald Quigley serves on the Kaneka Ubiquinol™ Scientific Advisory Board and receives an honorarium for this role.
MBBS, FACNEM, FASLM Integrative GP
BPHARM, MRPHARMS, IPRESC
Bobby Mehta is a highly accomplished and award-winning international Pharmacist, Education Delivery Specialist and Integrative Medicine SME. He has extensive pharmacy career spanning 28 years spent in both the United Kingdom and Australia. As well as over two decades of experience in community pharmacy, he has also been actively involved in the pharmaceutical industry for more than seven years, specifically within the field of complementary and integrative medicine education. Bobby was recently elected to the branch committee of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. Notably, he holds the distinction of being one of the pioneering Pharmacists worldwide to achieve the prestigious Prescribing Pharmacist status, having successfully completed the program in the UK in 2007. Bobby Mehta delivered outstanding service at Blackmores Institute as an Educator and Pharmacist, across both Australia and Asia.
He has delivered numerous complementary medicine training sessions to Pharmacists, Pharmacy Assistants, and Pharmacy students in Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore.
Bobby Mehta serves on the Kaneka Ubiquinol™ Scientific Advisory Board and receives an honorarium for this role.
PHD, MSC, ADVCAC, DIPAC, PG DIPED, BSC
Emeritus Professor Alan Bensoussan is one of Australia’s leading integrative medicine researchers. In 2007, he established the National Institute of Complementary Medicine (NICM) at Western Sydney University, seed funded through bilateral support from the Australian Commonwealth and State Governments. He has served as lead investigator on numerous high-quality clinical trials and herbal medicine studies and has published over 200 scientific papers, two books, and multiple book chapters.
Professor Bensoussan has significantly influenced Australian health policy through his work with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and ministerial committees, including research that led to the national regulation of Chinese medicine practitioners in 2012—the first Western nation to implement such regulation.
NICM Health Research Institute is now internationally recognised for integrative medicine research, spanning preclinical, clinical, and translational work. It has been rated by the Australian Government’s Excellence in Research for Australia scheme as performing “well above world-class” across three consecutive assessments (2012, 2015, and 2018).
Professor Alan Bensoussan serves on the Kaneka Ubiquinol™ Scientific Advisory Board and receives an honorarium for this role.
PHD BSC(HONS) RNUTR
Denise Furness, PhD, is a functional geneticist and internationally recognised leader in nutrigenomics and epigenetics, with over 20 years of experience. She has dedicated her career to understanding how genes interact with the environment and how this knowledge can be used to transform health outcomes. Her award-winning research focused on gene–nutrient interactions, DNA methylation, and DNA damage, supporting a more personalised approach to healthcare.
In 2012, Denise founded Your Genes & Nutrition, bridging cutting-edge science with real-world clinical practice. She later launched the Academy for Precision Health, a global education platform training healthcare practitioner in DNA, epigenetic, and biological age testing to deliver personalised, proactive care.
Denise’s clinic specialises in fertility, autoimmune thyroid conditions, and healthy ageing. After overcoming her own autoimmune thyroid disease and genetic risk for cognitive decline, she is passionate about empowering others to optimise methylation, slow biological ageing, and improve quality of life.
Dr Denise Furness serves on the Kaneka Ubiquinol™ Scientific Advisory Board and receives an honorarium for this role.
PHD, MSCIMED (RHHG), BHSC (NATUROPATHY), ND, FNHAA
Dr Leah Hechtman (PhD) is a globally renowned naturopathic clinician who specialises in fertility, pregnancy, and comprehensive reproductive health. In addition to her clinical expertise, she is an active researcher, a published author, and a dedicated educator. She works in close coordination with each patient’s healthcare team, bridging gaps between different disciplines and theories to foster holistic and collaborative outcomes in both clinical practice and research.
MBBS (HONS), FRACP, FCSANZ
Dr Ross Walker is an eminent practising cardiologist with 45 years’ clinical experience and a strong focus on people and health. For the past 25 years, he has specialised in preventative cardiology and is recognised as one of Australia’s leading preventative health experts.
In September 2025, Dr Walker received the NutraChampion Asia-Pacific award from NutraIngredients, becoming the first clinician honoured for services to the integrative medical field. In Q4 2025, he will lead the launch of W Life, a longevity service promoting evidence-based anti-ageing programs.
Dr Walker is a renowned keynote speaker, life coach, and author of seven best-selling books, with his latest, Health Span, due in late 2025. He is a regular media presenter and appears weekly on the Nine Radio Network.
He runs the Sydney Heart Health Clinic and holds multiple senior advisory and CMO roles, including Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board for Kaneka Ubiquinol.
Dr Ross Walker serves on the Kaneka Ubiquinol™ Scientific Advisory Board and receives an honorarium for this role.
