Women in Tech Forum 2025 brought together some of the brightest minds in health and innovation for a thoughtful conversation about longevity, a topic that feels more relevant than ever. Held on September 29 at the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP), the panel titled โLiving Longer, Living Smarter: Tech for Everyday Wellnessโ explored how technology and science are changing the way women look at aging, vitality, and mental well-being.
Moderated by Monika Slowinska, CEO and Work relations development director at Business Veritas Gateway Sharjah, the conversation featured Andrea Prazakova, Founder and CEO of BrainGym & Zufa.ai; Dr. Elie Abirached, biohacking and healthy aging strategist and Founder of Limitless Human and Restore; and Dr. Kwon, Emeritus professor and consultant Plastic surgeon.
The dialogue began with an exploration of why longevity holds particular importance for women. For Dr. Elie Abirached, the issue extends far beyond the desire to live longer. โWomen face challenges such as bone density loss, muscle decline, and hormonal changes that men may not experience to the same extent,โ he explained. โAddressing these early makes a significant difference later in life. Itโs about vitality, not just counting chronological years.โ He emphasized that biological youth, the bodyโs true age, can be actively improved through lifestyle and knowledge, allowing people to enjoy the wisdom of age with the energy of youth.
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Andrea Prazakova offered a deeply personal reflection on how longevity is evolving across generations. โMy grandmother lived to 101, and my mother is 80,โ she said. โBut when my grandmother was my age, she didnโt look or live like me.โ She underscored that longevity today is not just about physical health but also mental resilience and purpose. โWomen are having children later, working longer, and taking on new challenges. We need the health to sustain this life,โ she said. Prazakova also stressed the importance of early education: โWe should start talking about longevity when girls are 12 or 13. Thatโs when the journey begins.โ
For Dr. Kwon, longevity is both a scientific and social achievement. โWomen live longer than men in Korea, by an average of seven years,โ he noted. โThey endure more hormonal changes, carry more family responsibilities, and still contribute immensely to society. They deserve to live longer.โ With characteristic humour, he added, โThe more women live longer, the more customers I have,โ drawing laughter from the audience.
Turning to innovation, Prazakova described how her company BrainGym helps people exercise not just their bodies but their minds. โPeople are obsessed with physical appearance, but we forget the brain needs a workout too,โ she said. Her platform encourages daily cognitive exercise and lifelong learning. โEven 15 minutes a day of learning something new can change how you think and feel. Replace 15 minutes of scrolling with learning, it gives you wings.โ
Dr. Abirached then unpacked the concept of biohacking, describing it as โusing data to hack your own biology.โ From barefoot shoes that improve posture to tracking sleep and heart rate, he said biohacking allows people to tailor their lifestyles based on their bodyโs needs. โYour body is your biggest wearable,โ he explained. โIf you listen to it, you can transform how you age.โ His advice for women: start small. Focus on breathing, light exposure, and nutrition. โA good nightโs sleep starts in the morning, and a great morning starts the night before,โ he said, emphasizing the role of circadian rhythm in overall health.
When asked about how recent technology contributes to longevity research, Dr. Kwon highlighted advances in stem cells, nanomolecular biology, and energy-based medical devices. โThe breakthroughs in nanotechnology and genetic reprogramming are driving the future of anti-aging science,โ he said. โItโs an industry that will keep evolving as we deepen our focus on molecular biology, genetics, and physics.โ
As the discussion concluded, one idea echoed across the panel, longevity is no longer just about extending life, but about enhancing its quality. Whether through mental fitness, biological awareness, or advanced technology, women today have more tools than ever to live longer, healthier, and smarter lives.
The panel discussion at Women in Tech forum 2025 reminded everyone that the true future of wellness begins when science, education, and empowerment work hand in hand. Itโs in that connection that lasting change and healthier lives take shape.
