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Oklahoma Health & Wellness Summit logo

Two Days Building the Blueprint for a Healthier Oklahoma

Every session is designed to connect science, medicine and community, helping Oklahomans become their own best health care advocates and sparking the movement toward generational change.

The Skirvin Hotel
One Park Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Schedule

Day One - Monday, March 9, 2026

8:30 AM

My Journey from Disease to Health

Speaker: Gary Brooks

From heart surgery in 2019 to building a health revolution in Oklahoma City. Gary shares his personal transformation and the vision behind the Oklahoma Health and Wellness Summit.

9:30 AM

Live Better, Longer — What Science Says Actually Works

Speaker: Dr. Matt Kaeberlein

A global expert on aging biology, Dr. Kaeberlein shares the latest breakthroughs in longevity science and what the research says you can actually do today to live a healthier, longer life.

10:45 AM

Breakout Sessions

Choose One:

  • Younger for Longer: Seven Levers That Keep You Performing for Life – Dr. Kevin White
  • Muscle Mastery & Longevity: Train Smarter, Not Harder – Jeremy Minihan

12:00 PM

Lunch & Panel Discussion

Moderator: Gary Brooks

Panelists: Dr. Matt Kaeberlein, Dr. Brian Kennedy, Dr. Arlan Richardson

Exploring the frontiers of aging research and its implications for both individual health and public health policy.

1:30 PM

The Peace Reset — Why Your Body Won’t Change Until Your Life Does

Speaker: Jeremie Kubicek

Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeremie Kubicek tackles the real barrier to lasting health: chronic stress. In The Peace Reset, Jeremie will explore how stress affects five key life environments and keeps the body stuck in survival mode — blocking healing, recovery, and growth. He will help you build a plan to reset your nervous system and your peace in the most practical and innovative ways.

2:30 PM

The Global Future of Longevity Science

Speaker: Dr. Brian Kennedy

An international leader in aging and healthspan research, Dr. Kennedy brings a global perspective on where longevity science is headed and what it means for human health. His clinical trials in Singapore are testing some of the most promising interventions to slow aging in healthy adults.

3:30 PM

The Great Cardiology Disconnect: Why ‘Normal Labs’ Still Lead to Heart Attacks

Speaker: Dr. John Osborne

Chief Medical Officer of ClearCardio™, Dr. Osborne explains how AI-driven imaging and other diagnostic tools are transforming cardiovascular medicine.

Day Two – Tuesday, March 10, 2026

8:30 AM

Opening Keynote: Emotional Energy: Your Fuel for Better Health & Performance

Speaker: Dr. Jarrod Spencer

Sports psychologist and author, Dr. Spencer examines the link between mental clarity, stress management and physical health.

9:30 AM

Hormone Clarity: What the Latest Science Actually Says About Living Better and Longer

Speaker: Dr. Tara Scott

With over 25 years of experience and three board certifications in OB/GYN, Functional medicine and Integrative medicine, Dr. Scott has helped thousands of patients struggling with hormone issues including endometriosis, breast cancer, weight gain and more.

10:45 AM

Breakout Sessions

Choose One:

  • Health starts in the gut, but the gut starts in the mouth – Dr. Debbie Ozment
  • Know Your Numbers – Why Normal May Not Mean Healthy – Dr. Laura Miles
  • Genetics Isn’t Destiny — How Nutrition and Environment Control Your Health – Kari Rayl, FDN-P

12:00 PM

Healthy City Initiative Rollout

Speaker: Gary Brooks & Mayor David Holt

Gary presents the state of Oklahoma’s health by the numbers, Mayor Holt shares his vision for a healthier Oklahoma City, and together they unveil the Healthy City 2040 plan — the roadmap to move OKC from 100th to one of the healthiest cities in America.

1:00 PM

The Scientist Who Spent 50 Years Trying to Slow Aging

Dr. Matt Kaeberlein interviews Dr. Arlan Richardson

With over 50 years and 330 peer-reviewed publications in aging research, Dr. Richardson is one of the most accomplished scientists in the field. In this fireside conversation, Dr. Kaeberlein draws out the stories, breakthroughs, and hard-won lessons from a career that helped shape modern longevity science.

2:00 PM

Panel Discussion: The LinAge2 Clock – The Future of Biological Age Testing

Moderator: Gary Brooks
Panelists: Dr. Brian Kennedy and Dr. Matt Kaeberlein

Most people don’t know there’s a difference between their birthday age and their biological age. Dr. Kennedy will introduce the LinAge2 clock, developed by his research team in Singapore, which uses routine blood work to measure how fast your body is actually aging and what you can do about it. Dr. Kaeberlein joins the discussion on how these tools are changing the way we think about health and prevention.

3:00 PM

Latest Research on Metabolic Health

Speaker: Dr. Benjamin Miller

Dr. Miller from the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation presents the latest findings on metabolic resilience and its impact on longevity.

4:00 PM

The Future of AI in Healthcare

Speakers:  Feras Gharfeh and Gary Brooks

Exploring how artificial intelligence will reshape patient care, diagnostics and personalized medicine in the decade ahead.