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Unlocking the Secrets to a Healthier Life: 6 Longevity Festivals Around the World

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If you had a one-way ticket to unlock the secrets of living a longer and healthier life, would you take it? 

The aging population is a global trend, and in many developed countries, the growing number of elderly individuals is having a significant impact on society. By 2074, the population aged 65 and over is expected to reach 20.7%, with the number of people aged 80 and over more than tripling.

However, a longer life doesn’t always guarantee a healthy and fulfilling one. In recent years, advancements in healthcare practices and technologies have fueled a growing movement to develop therapies that address aging as a fundamental cause of disease.

Consequently, extending healthy life expectancy and improving the quality of life for the aging population have become inseparable goals that go hand in hand.

In today’s article, we highlight six longevity festivals from around the world that gather experts in the field. While some of these festivals focus on businesses and medical professionals, others emphasize the small, everyday actions people can take to improve their quality of life.

 

Aging and Longevity Conference

Period: 3-4 October, 2024 (incl. online streaming)

Location: Berlin

The main goal of the conference is to share knowledge with the medical community to help patients live longer and delay age-related health issues, and to introduce the science of healthy aging and longevity to a global audience.

ALC-2024 invites audience and speakers from diverse fields, including aging, gerontology, geriatrics, technology, sociology, and psychology. The event provides an opportunity for networking and building partnerships.

 

Biohacker Summit

Period: 11-12 October, 2024

Location: Tokio, Japan

Over 45 presenters and more than 650 attendees will gather for an exhibition featuring a dinner, an after-party, zen-inspired side events, and other activities. The speakers and attendees are joining together with expertise in health, productivity, technology, and wellbeing.

The same event is taking place earlier in the year in Helsinki, Finland. 

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Forever Young: Longevity Fest

Period: 26 October, 2024

Location: Sofia

The Longevity Festival is the premier of the largest forum in the Balkans dedicated to longevity and biohacking. The one-day event will bring together a community of health enthusiasts, industry professionals, and anyone passionate about optimizing their health and lifespan.

Some of the speakers who will take the stage in the first edition include Prof. Milena Georgieva, Epigenetics and Longevity Expert and founder of Epix AI, Yordan Yovchev, a four-time  Olympic medalist, Dr. Ivan Koychev, Senior Clinical Researcher, and more. 

 

Longevity Summit

Period: June, 2025

Location: Dublin, Ireland

The Longevity Summit Dublin is an annual event focused on longevity research, rejuvenation biotechnology, and healthspan.

The conference gives the spotlight on research developments, longevity entrepreneurs, biotech companies, longevity investors, researchers, and best practice on developments with government organizations from around the world.

 

Longevity and Biohacking convention

Period: July, 2025

Location: Andorra La Vella, Andora

This event focuses on combating aging and achieving peak mental and physical performance. It also serves as an entry point for longevity companies into the growing markets of Andorra and Spain.

The Longevity and Biohacking Convention is held every summer in Andorra La Vella, in the Pyrenees mountains between Spain and France. The event covers holistic health, nutrition, biohacking, anti-aging, fitness, neuroscience, and functional medicine.

 

Health Optimization Summit

Period: 13-14 September, 2025

Location: London

In the next edition, the summit will feature more than 35 keynote speakers, including experts in biohacking, nutrition, longevity, fitness, and preventative medicine. Speakers for the upcoming edition include Sadia Khan, a psychologist and relationship coach, and Gary Brecka, Co-Founder and Chief Biologist of 10X Health.

The summit will also give the opportunity to more than 100 exhibitors to present their health technologies, services, and workshops like breathwork and acroyoga.

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Teodora Atanasova is a News Editor at The Recursive. She covers everything around funding rounds, exits, startups expanding to international markets, big tech opening R&D in CEE, meaningful for the ecosystem partnerships.