Goodwood Health Summit
Thursday, October 1
Presented by Randox Health
The Goodwood Health Summit brings together world-leading experts to debate topics and trends that can lead towards a healthier future for all.
2026's Health Summit
This year's Goodwood Health Summit, presented by Randox Health explores one of the most overlooked influences on human health: the way we breathe. Emerging science is revealing links between breathing, the microbiome and whole-body wellbeing.
Bringing together leading perspectives from science, medicine and environmental health, the Summit examines how modern lifestyles are changing the way we breathe and what this means for the future of personal and public health.
World Class
Expert Panellists
The Goodwood Health Summit draws some of the most respected minds in science, medicine and nutrition onto one stage. Speakers are chosen for their expertise and their ability to push the conversation forward, not just informing, but challenging.
Featuring
Expert Led Q&A Sessions
Every Summit closes with an open panel, where our speakers field questions from the audience and beyond. It's where the sharpest exchanges happen, and where the day's ideas get properly scrutinised and tested.
Rethinking
Nutrition & Food Systems
From the true cost of poor nutrition to the link between what's in our soil and what ends up on our plates, the Health Summit tackles the food system questions that matter most, and aren't always easy to answer.
Wellness
Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
The Summit sits within Goodwood's broader commitment to health and wellbeing, a programme that spans retreats, expert-led events and world-class facilities, all grounded in the belief that looking after yourself shouldn't be an afterthought.
2026 Health Summit Themes
Exploring how breathing influences the microbial ecosystems of the mouth, airways and gut and why these internal communities play a central role in immunity and overall health.
Examining how modern lifestyles, including indoor environments, pollution, diet and stress, may be changing the way we breathe and affecting long-term health.
Understanding the physiology of breathing, including nasal breathing, respiratory mechanics and their influence on oxygen delivery, sleep and metabolic health.
Exploring the links between breathing patterns, immune regulation and inflammatory responses across the body.
Considering the wider implications of breathing for population health, environmental policy and preventive healthcare.
2025 Health Summit Talks & Videos
Mr James Kinross and Dan Kittredge explore how degraded soils and industrial food systems are impacting both planetary and personal health. From nutrient density and microbial diversity to chronic disease and immunity, this session connects regenerative farming, scientific research and the future of medicine.
Patrick Holden CBE and Dr Federica Amati discuss how farming practices and nutrition science together shape long-term health. This session considers the urgent need to move beyond ultra-processed diets, strengthen food culture, and embrace more sustainable, nutrient-rich farming to improve both ecosystems and human wellbeing.
Moderator Dr Chris van Tulleken is joined by all Summit speakers and nutritionist Stephanie Moore for an open Q&A. Drawing on questions from the audience and live-stream viewers, this session brings diverse expertise together to inspire practical solutions and collaborative ideas for the future of food and health.
We are delighted to present the Goodwood Health Summit, working towards a shared goal of improving gut health and highlighting the fundamental role the gut plays in our overall well-being.
Health Summit Speakers
Explore this year's panel of experts who will tackle the big questions: from nutrition and gut health to the environmental forces quietly influencing how we live and how long we do so.
Latest Health Summit News
From Soil to Society: Rethinking Health as a Shared Ecosystem
When we think of health, we often picture our own bodies; what we eat, how we move, how we feel. But our personal wellbeing is inseparable from the health of the world around us. Soil, the most overlooked of ecosystems, is not only the foundation of our food system but also of our collective health system.
Fitness Tips
Why Testing Your Gut Health Matters and Why a Little Dirt Does You Good
We’ve all heard the phrase “trust your gut,” but science now tells us that our gut is doing far more than helping us digest food. Deep inside us lives a vast community of microbes – bacteria, fungi, and even viruses - known as the gut microbiome. This hidden ecosystem influences everything from immunity and energy to mood and mental clarity.
Why Soil Might Be the Most Important Health System We Have
Dirt is something we often take for granted, but in truth, the ground beneath our feet is one of the most powerful influences on our health, our food, and our future. Patrick Holden CBE, Founding Director and Chief Executive of the Sustainable Food Trust, has spent decades working to transform the way we grow, produce and consume food. Ahead of this year’s Goodwood Health Summit, presented by Randox Health, Patrick’s message is clear: soil health is public health.
