The Modems Hosts Sold-Out Tech Talk: ‘Biohacking Beauty’ At Hotel Café Royal

19 Jan 2026/The Modems

London, UK – The Modems, the UK’s leading female-focused tech news platform, hosted its second ‘Tech Talk’ at the iconic Hotel Café Royal on Wednesday 14 January 2026. Part of The Modems ongoing live events series, ‘Biohacking Beauty’ examined how technology, science and culture are reshaping women’s health and longevity.

The evening featured a keynote presentation by longevity expert Dr. Alka Patel, followed by an in-depth conversation with world-renowned self-development coach, Roxie Nafousi. To close the evening was the group panel discussion which featured co-founder of 111SKIN, Eva Alexandridis and biohacking advocate, wellness educator and podcast host Coral Golding.

Guests were welcomed with bespoke functional drinks curated exclusively for the evening as well as a 111Skin Eye Mask bar. Hotel Café Royal created a Sipello Paloma Highball cocktail, as well as a custom Orange Ember mocktail which blended Glowwa’s new collagen creamer. As part of the dessert service, guests enjoyed custom mushroom lattes by Mother Made, the functional mushroom brand founded by renown model and entrepreneur Jessica Clarke, offering a calm, restorative close to the evening’s programme. Throughout the event, guests enjoyed a refined selection of seasonal canapés and desserts by Hotel Café Royal.

Set within the renovated Queensberry Room, the sold-out ticketed event brought together over 100 of The Modems’ readers, founders, medics, beauty insiders, journalists and cultural tastemakers to explore how science, technology and longevity are redefining modern beauty – from wearable health tech and supplements to mindset. Guests departed with curated luxury goodie bags designed to empower them on their longevity and tech journeys.

EVENT DETAILS:

Hosts: Natalie Salmon, Emmy Brunner, Katy Young
What: The Modems – Tech Talk: Biohacking Beauty
When: Wednesday 14th January 2026

Where: Queensberry Room, Hotel Café Royal, London

Drinks Partners: Sipello, Glowwa, Mother Made
Food & Hospitality: Hotel Café Royal

Photographer: Holly Frampton
Videographer: Gio Malone
Social Content: Social Southmayd

GOODIE BAGS:

Each guest departed with a curated The Modems goodie bag, designed to empower them to continue their biohacking journey beyond the event. Featured products included: 111SKIN – Celestial Black Diamond Eye Masks | Glowwa – Collagen supplements | Moods Aromatherapy – Aromatic mood oils | Sea Magik – Pink Salt Shampoo | Necessary Good – SPF & moisturiser | Alastin Skincare – Restorative Skin Complex | Zooki – Nutritional collagen

PANELLISTS:

Roxie Nafousi – World-renowned self-development coach, inspirational speaker and three-time Sunday Times bestselling author.

Coral Golding – Biohacking advocate, wellness educator and podcast host, known for her data-led approach to self-care and optimised living.

Dr. Alka Patel – Longevity and lifestyle medicine doctor specialising in preventative health, metabolic optimisation and hormone balance.

Eva Alexandridis – Co-founder of 111SKIN and 111 Harley St Clinic, Eva’s work sits at the intersection of performance-driven beauty, medical innovation and skin longevity.

IMAGES: THE MODEMS – BIOHACKING BEAUTY PHOTOS – DOWNLOAD LINK

PHOTO CREDIT: Holly Frampton

ABOUT THE MODEMS:

The Modems is a female-led multimedia platform reshaping the technology conversation through culture, fashion, beauty and wellbeing. By translating complex innovation into intelligent, stylish and accessible storytelling, The Modems places women at the centre of the future of tech. Whether you’re reading The Modems newsletter, visiting the website or engaging with its social media posts, its insightful, accessible content caters to all tech enthusiasts. For more information, visit themodems.com, follow @themodems on Instagram, or email info@themodems.com.

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