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THE LEADING INTERNATIONAL LONGEVITY FORUM
The wave of living longer and better
14 & 15 October
Kursaal Congress Centre
Donostia - San Sebastián
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ADINBERRI LONGEVITY FORUM
What to expect
Adinberri Longevity Forum, the meeting point to discuss the challenge of longevity, will gather together the sector’s leading professionals at an inspiring and practical event. This event combines a conference with international and national top-tier speakers, a living lab as a centrepiece and a trade fair showcasing the latest innovations in the field of longevity.
🧬 Science and technology
🍃 Health Promotion, Prevention, and Sustainability.
📈 Economy and entrepreneurship
⏳ Longevity trends
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Congress
We will feature local, national, and international speakers who are leading figures in longevity:
Andrew Steele
Dr Andrew Steele is a scientist, author of Ageless: The new science of getting older without getting oldand Director of The Longevity Initiative. After a PhD in physics from the University of Oxford, Andrew decided that ageing was the single most important scientific challenge of our time, he spent five years using machine learning to investigate DNA and NHS medical records at the Francis Crick Institute. He is now a full-time writer, presenter and campaigner. He has written for then Wall Street Journal, Sunday Times and WIRED, appeared on Don’t Die on Netflix, Discovery and the BBC, and lectures around the world from keynotes on the latest longevity research, to science to science stand-up at the Hammersmith Apollo.
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Dr Andrew Steele is a scientist, author of Ageless: The new science of getting older without getting oldand Director of The Longevity Initiative. After a PhD in physics from the University of Oxford, Andrew decided that ageing was the single most important scientific challenge of our time, he spent five years using machine learning to investigate DNA and NHS medical records at the Francis Crick Institute. He is now a full-time writer, presenter and campaigner. He has written for then Wall Street Journal, Sunday Times and WIRED, appeared on Don’t Die on Netflix, Discovery and the BBC, and lectures around the world from keynotes on the latest longevity research, to science to science stand-up at the Hammersmith Apollo.
Pedro Ros
Founder of SilverEconomy.com, a research center specializing in longevity trends and the economic and business impact of the Silver Generation. He previously served as Global CEO of TNS (Kantar, WPP plc) and CEO of Wilmington plc, an international B2B information and publishing group. He currently conducts research and publishes on the Silver Economy, helping companies and institutions understand the opportunities arising from an aging population.
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Founder of SilverEconomy.com, a research center specializing in longevity trends and the economic and business impact of the Silver Generation. He previously served as Global CEO of TNS (Kantar, WPP plc) and CEO of Wilmington plc, an international B2B information and publishing group. He currently conducts research and publishes on the Silver Economy, helping companies and institutions understand the opportunities arising from an aging population.
Jonathan Cylus
Health economist. His work focuses on the financing and performance of health care systems, health economics, and population aging, and he collaborates with organizations such as the European Commission, the OECD, and the WHO.
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Health economist. His work focuses on the financing and performance of health care systems, health economics, and population aging, and he collaborates with organizations such as the European Commission, the OECD, and the WHO.
Karen Wee
Executive Director of the Lions Befrienders Service Association. She has nearly four decades of experience in community work and more than 16 years of leadership in the nonprofit sector in the Asia-Pacific region. She has championed innovative models of integrated care and person-centered care, fostering connections between health, social, and community systems to improve the quality of life for older adults. She serves on various advisory bodies in the fields of health, technology, and community care in Singapore.
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Executive Director of the Lions Befrienders Service Association. She has nearly four decades of experience in community work and more than 16 years of leadership in the nonprofit sector in the Asia-Pacific region. She has championed innovative models of integrated care and person-centered care, fostering connections between health, social, and community systems to improve the quality of life for older adults. She serves on various advisory bodies in the fields of health, technology, and community care in Singapore.
Javier García
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics (Statistics and Operations Research) and an MBA from ICADE. Entrepreneur and investor specializing in biotechnology and life sciences. Founder and chairman of Columbus Venture Partners and CEO of Viralgen, an internationally recognized leader in the manufacture of viral vectors for gene therapy. After a career spanning more than 25 years at Eli Lilly, he has spearheaded innovative projects in the fields of healthcare and advanced therapies. In 2023, he received the Tambor de Oro de Donostia award for his contribution to raising the city’s international profile as a leader in science and innovation.
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Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics (Statistics and Operations Research) and an MBA from ICADE. Entrepreneur and investor specializing in biotechnology and life sciences. Founder and chairman of Columbus Venture Partners and CEO of Viralgen, an internationally recognized leader in the manufacture of viral vectors for gene therapy. After a career spanning more than 25 years at Eli Lilly, he has spearheaded innovative projects in the fields of healthcare and advanced therapies. In 2023, he received the Tambor de Oro de Donostia award for his contribution to raising the city’s international profile as a leader in science and innovation.
Iñaki Gabilondo
A journalist and broadcaster with more than five decades of experience in Spain’s leading media outlets. He holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Navarra and spent much of his career at Cadena SER, where he headed the news division and hosted *Hoy por Hoy*, establishing it as Spain’s leading radio program. He has also served as news director at TVE, anchor of “Noticias Cuatro,” and host of various current affairs and analysis programs. Recognized as one of the most influential voices in Spanish journalism, he has received numerous awards, including the “Tambor de Oro” from the city of San Sebastián, in recognition of his professional career.
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A journalist and broadcaster with more than five decades of experience in Spain’s leading media outlets. He holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Navarra and spent much of his career at Cadena SER, where he headed the news division and hosted *Hoy por Hoy*, establishing it as Spain’s leading radio program. He has also served as news director at TVE, anchor of “Noticias Cuatro,” and host of various current affairs and analysis programs. Recognized as one of the most influential voices in Spanish journalism, he has received numerous awards, including the “Tambor de Oro” from the city of San Sebastián, in recognition of his professional career.
Cristina Garmendia
Founding partner of Science & Innovation Link Office (SILO), Ysios Capital Partners, and Satlantis Microsats. She is president of the Cotec Foundation for Innovation. She is an independent director at Caixabank and a member of the security board at Airbus Defense. She is a member of the European Commission’s Space Advisory Board. She serves on various advisory boards, including those of UNICEF and the Cancer Center at the University of Navarra Clinic. She previously served as Minister of Science and Innovation for the Government of Spain. Her work and entrepreneurial vision have been recognized on numerous occasions with awards for research and business innovation.
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Founding partner of Science & Innovation Link Office (SILO), Ysios Capital Partners, and Satlantis Microsats. She is president of the Cotec Foundation for Innovation. She is an independent director at Caixabank and a member of the security board at Airbus Defense. She is a member of the European Commission’s Space Advisory Board. She serves on various advisory boards, including those of UNICEF and the Cancer Center at the University of Navarra Clinic. She previously served as Minister of Science and Innovation for the Government of Spain. Her work and entrepreneurial vision have been recognized on numerous occasions with awards for research and business innovation.
Gurutz Linazasoro
Neurologist. Founder and member of the Board of Directors of the biotechnology company VIVE BIOTECH SL. Director of the Advanced Therapies Program for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s at Policlínica Gipuzkoa and principal investigator in more than 100 clinical trials. Director of “La Casa del Cerebro.”
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Neurologist. Founder and member of the Board of Directors of the biotechnology company VIVE BIOTECH SL. Director of the Advanced Therapies Program for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s at Policlínica Gipuzkoa and principal investigator in more than 100 clinical trials. Director of “La Casa del Cerebro.”
Leocadio Rodríguez
Head of the Geriatrics Department at Getafe University Hospital (Madrid) and CEO of MGBiomed. He has conducted research and published more than 500 indexed papers (with over 26,000 citations), books, and technical reports on frailty, diabetes, and models of care for older adults, including the use of technology. He serves as an international advisor to the WHO and PAHO.
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Head of the Geriatrics Department at Getafe University Hospital (Madrid) and CEO of MGBiomed. He has conducted research and published more than 500 indexed papers (with over 26,000 citations), books, and technical reports on frailty, diabetes, and models of care for older adults, including the use of technology. He serves as an international advisor to the WHO and PAHO.
Emilio Duró
He holds a degree in Economics and an MBA from ESADE, with nearly 40 years of experience as an advisor, consultant, and trainer for some of the country’s leading companies. A founding partner of Iter Consultores and a former executive at national and international companies, he also collaborates with prestigious universities and business schools. A recipient of numerous awards for excellence and business leadership, he is also a leading author and speaker on professional development and business management.
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He holds a degree in Economics and an MBA from ESADE, with nearly 40 years of experience as an advisor, consultant, and trainer for some of the country’s leading companies. A founding partner of Iter Consultores and a former executive at national and international companies, he also collaborates with prestigious universities and business schools. A recipient of numerous awards for excellence and business leadership, he is also a leading author and speaker on professional development and business management.
Maite Peña
Member of the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa responsible for Social Care and Policies, and president of Adinberri. She holds a law degree. A lawyer by profession, she has built her career in the field of social services and public administration, particularly at the Errenteria City Council and the General Assembly of Gipuzkoa, where she has held various institutional positions. She has served as the Deputy for Social Policies since 2015.
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Member of the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa responsible for Social Care and Policies, and president of Adinberri. She holds a law degree. A lawyer by profession, she has built her career in the field of social services and public administration, particularly at the Errenteria City Council and the General Assembly of Gipuzkoa, where she has held various institutional positions. She has served as the Deputy for Social Policies since 2015.
Eider Mendoza
Deputy General of Gipuzkoa. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in International Trade. She has built her professional career in both the private sector and public administration, serving as a member of the Basque Parliament (2001–2011) and subsequently holding various institutional positions in the General Assembly and the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa, where she has served as president, councilor for Governance, and spokesperson. She has been Deputy General of Gipuzkoa since 2023.
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Deputy General of Gipuzkoa. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in International Trade. She has built her professional career in both the private sector and public administration, serving as a member of the Basque Parliament (2001–2011) and subsequently holding various institutional positions in the General Assembly and the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa, where she has served as president, councilor for Governance, and spokesperson. She has been Deputy General of Gipuzkoa since 2023.
ADINBERRI LONGEVITY FORUM 2026
Check out the day-by-day programme
*Changes may be made to the programme.
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Presentation / Content
Entities and Participants
09:00 - 09:15
Opening
Opening and Institutional Welcome
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Opening of the forum, positioning longevity as a complex national challenge and, at the same time, as a social, economic, and technological transformation opportunity in which Euskadi and Gipuzkoa want to anticipate and lead.
🧬 Science and Technology
09:15 - 09:45
Inspirational Talk
The Science of Living Longer: The Future of Longevity
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Opening from scientific evidence: aging as a modifiable biological process, the difference between chronological and functional longevity, and the importance of researching before frailty or deterioration appears.
Andrew Steele - (Scientist and writer)
09:45 - 10:30
Panel Discussion
Technology for Living Longer and Better. AI, Data and Technology in the Longevity Era
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Technology as a great enabler of change: how AI and data allow anticipating risks, personalizing support, and relieving tasks for caregivers. From pilot to real deployment in public systems and homes.
Participants:
Ana Ayerbe - Tecnalia
Laura Domínguez - Evondos
Ainhoa Pérez - Euskaltel • Orange | Empresas
Itziar Araceli Cuenca - Ayesa Digital
10:30 - 11:30
☕ COFFEE / NETWORKING + DEMO WORKSHOPS
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SCHEDULE
ROOM 1
ROOM 2
10:40 - 10:50
User-centred social and healthcare
User-centred social and healthcare
10:55 - 11:05
User-centred social and healthcare
User-centred social and healthcare
11:10 - 11:20
User-centred social and healthcare
User-centred social and healthcare
🍃 Health Promotion, Prevention, and Sustainability
11:30 - 12:00
Inspirational Talk
The Importance of Anticipation: A Holistic Approach to Frailty Prevention
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Frailty as a detectable, preventable, and reversible phase: the paradigm shift that places function at the center with proven impact on quality of life and social and healthcare costs.
Leocadio Rodriguez - Madrid Health Service (SERMAS) - Getafe University Hospital
12:00 - 12:30
Interview
New Preventive Model and Approach in the Basque Country
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Interview on the keys of the new approach and preventive model against aging and longevity in the Basque Country.
Moderator: Maitena Salinas – Journalist and conference Host
Participants:
Maite Peña - Deputy for Care and Social Policies (Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa)
Maite Martínez de Albéniz - Osakidetza - OSI Donostialdea
12:30 - 13:15
Panel Discussion
New Approach to Care Models from a preventive and Holistic Perspective
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Real cases of care redesign: ecosystemic model of POBA in Aretxabaleta, prevention of cognitive decline (Cita Go On), care integration (Althaia), and the Andorran experience.
Participants:
Carlos Barruso - Osakidetza
Pablo Matínez-Lage - Cita Alzheimer
Bartomeu Ayala - Althaia
Eva Heras - Andorran Health Care Service
13:15 - 13:45
Inspirational Talk
System Sustainability - The Dividend of Longevity
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Changing the narrative: from longevity as a cost to longevity as a strategic investment and return in employment, productivity, and social cohesion.
Jonathan Cylus - London School of Economic (LSE) & Health Economist at the World Health Organization (OMS) Europe
13:45 - 15:30
🍽️ LUNCH + DEMO WORKSHOPS
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SCHEDULE
ROOM 1
ROOM 2
13:55 - 14:05
A home for a long life
Prevention and promotion of health and holistic wellbeing
14:10 - 14:20
A home for a long life
A home for a long life
14:25 - 14:35
A home for a long life
A home for a long life
14:40 - 14:50
A home for a long life
A home for a long life
14:55 - 15:05
User-centred social and healthcare
A home for a long life
15:10 - 15:20
Prevention and promotion of health and holistic wellbeing
Prevention and promotion of health and holistic wellbeing
15:20 - 15:30
Prevention and promotion of health and holistic wellbeing
🧬 Science and Technology + 🍃 Health Promotion, Prevention, and Sustainability
15:30 - 16:15
Panel Discussion
New models of innovation policies with social impact
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From diagnosis to instruments: design of policies oriented to social challenges and alignment of institutional levels.
Participants:
Fernando Mérida - Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities
Juan Luis Romera - Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico y la Innovación (CDTI)
Cristina Ugarte del Valle - SPRI - Gobierno Vasco
16:15 - 17:00
Panel Discussion
Success stories: spaces for experimentation and public innovation procurement
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Real experiences of public procurement of innovation and early demand map to anticipate solutions.
Moderator: Maitena Salinas – Journalist and conference Host
Participants:
Leocadio Rodríguez - Madrid Health Service (SERMAS) - Getafe University Hospital
Ivan Larraza - Basque Government, Department of Welfare, Youth, and Demographic Challenges
Begoña Rodriguez - GOe Tech Center / Basque Culinary Center (BCC)
Isabel García - Suara Cooperativa
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Presentation / Content
Entities and Participants
09:00 - 09:30
Interview
Science, Overall Wellbeing and the Economy
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Science-institution dialogue: how scientific knowledge translates into real well-being and territorial strategy.
Gurutz Linazasoro - VIVEbiotech
Eider Mendoza - General Councilor (Guipúzcoa Provincial Council)
📈 Economy and Entrepreneurship
09:30 - 10:00
Inspirational Talk
Live Longer, Consume Differently: The Rise of the Silver Economy
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Longevity as a catalyst for new markets, senior consumer profile, and opportunities by sector.
Pedro Ros - SilverEconomy.com
10:00 - 10:30
Chester
The Future of Well-Being: How to Sustain a Society of Long-Lived People
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Conversation on the intergenerational contract, reorganization of work, and the role of the private sector in the sustainability of the system.
Cristina Garmendia - Fundación COTEC
Iñaki Gabilondo - Journalist
Javier Garcia Cogorro - Columbus Venture Partners
10:30 - 11:15
Panel Discussion
Innovation and entrepreneurship in longevity (Sponsored by Santalucía Impulsa)
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Entrepreneurship as a key element to transform ideas into solutions: investment ecosystem and corporate venturing.
Participants:
Carlota Feiner - Mundi Ventures
Haize Trueba - Kuvu
Fernando Dellepiane - Vermut
Francesc Lucena - Durcal
11:15 - 12:15
☕ COFFEE / NETWORKING + DEMO WORKSHOPS
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SCHEDULE
ROOM 1
ROOM 2
11:25 - 11:35
Prevention and promotion of health and holistic wellbeing
Prevention and promotion of health and holistic wellbeing
11:40 - 11:50
Prevention and promotion of health and holistic wellbeing
11:55 - 12:05
Prevention and promotion of health and holistic wellbeing
Prevention and promotion of health and holistic wellbeing
⏳ Longevity Trends
12:15 - 12:45
Inspirational Talk
Looking to the future: innovation and longevity from Southeast Asia
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International perspective from Singapore: technology, organized volunteering, and prevention against unwanted loneliness.
Karen Wee - Lions Befrienders Service Association
12:45 - 13:30
Panel Discussion
New Horizons in Longevity
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Longevity as a cross-cutting opportunity among clusters: health/bio, food, technology, and habitat.
Moderator: Maitena Salinas – Journalist and conference Host
Participants:
Asier Albizu - Basque Health Cluster
Virginia Matesanz - Basque Food Cluster
Tomás Iriondo - Cluster GAIA
Eduardo Jiménez - Cluster Habic
13:30 - 15:00
🍽️ LUNCH + DEMO WORKSHOPS
▶ See Demo Workshops program
SCHEDULE
ROOM 1
ROOM 2
13:40 - 13:50
User-centred social and healthcare
14:00 - 14:10
User-centred social and healthcare
User-centred social and healthcare
14:20 - 14:30
User-centred social and healthcare
User-centred social and healthcare
14:40 - 14:50
User-centred social and healthcare
👥 PROGRAM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (From 15:30)
15:30 - 17:00
☕ COFFEE: Living Lab and Exhibition Area
17:00 - 17:45
Inspirational Talk
Living Longer and Better: Experiences and Tips for Living Life to the Full
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Opening in an emotional and motivating key: attitude, purpose, optimism, and resilience as ingredients.
Emilio Duró - Businessman and Consultant
17:45 - 18:00
Formation
Design your future, plan today.
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Practical format on financial planning for longevity: savings, forecasting, retirement, and simple tools.
José Manuel Jiménez - Instituto Santalucía
18:00 - 18:45
Panel Discussion
Active Aging: Inspiring Experiences
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Real experiences of personal and social transformation: change of habits, intergenerational mentoring, and integration of seniors.
Moderator: Maitena Salinas – Journalist and conference Host
Participants:
Maite Peña - Deputy for Care and Social Policies (Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa)
Esther Aristieta - Desafío Santalucía Seniors
Graciela Imaz - SECOT
Iñaki Olalde - Afagi
José Luis Larrea - Jubilación activa
18:45 - 19:00
🎖️ CITIZENSHIP AWARD (Sponsored by Kutxabank)
19:00 - 19:45
Panel Discussion
Healthy Habits for Overall Wellbeing: Eating, Exercise, Social and Cognitive
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The four pillars of well-being: eating, physical exercise, social life, and cognitive stimulation in practice.
Moderator: Maitena Salinas – Journalist and conference Host
Participants:
Nacho Sanz - Ammma
Usune Etxeberria - GOe Tec Center / Basque Culinary Center
Mirian Ecay - Cita Alzheimer
Myriam López - Adinkide
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Exhibitors
40 exhibitors, including companies, start-ups and leading organisations will showcase their cutting-edge solutions.
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ADINBERRI LONGEVITY FORUM 2026
We are a foundation under Gipuzkoa Provincial Council; our purpose is to change the challenge of ageing into an opportunity for technological, economic and social innovation.
Our main mission is to promote a new quality and healthy ageing model, which is people centric, sustainable and based on private-public partnership.
Thanks to our partnering with public institutions, companies, research centres and social stakeholders, we drive innovation in areas such as prevention and promoting healthy lives, overall wellbeing, social and health care, and user-centric environments.
Our ecosystem consists of +700 stakeholders comprising public administrations, social entities, companies, training and skills-building, and innovation and research entities; our Innovation Strategic Agenda 2024-2027 governs our activities and acts as the instrument to structure and align the whole of the ecosystem to respond to the challenges associated with ageing. It is divided into 4 major challenges, 7 strategic goals and 25 lines of action to ensure the better overall wellbeing of people and which seek to foster competitive opportunities in the longevity economy.
At the Adinberri Longevity Forum, in addition to nationally and internationally recognized speakers, you are going to find:
Living Lab
A Space to Experiment
The Living Lab – an open experimentation environment where companies and users interact with real solutions – will be the centrepiece of the Adinberri Longevity Forum. Immersive experiences and demonstrations will be used to test innovative care models and technologies to co-create the future of longevity and improve the quality of life.
Demo Workshops
INNOVATION IN ACTION
The demo workshops will provide practical experience to learn first-hand about innovative longevity solutions. Companies will use this interactive format to demonstrate the real application of their proposals; delegates will thus discover trends and can check out how such improvements will directly impact on the quality of life.
One-To-One Meetings
CONNECTIONS GENERATING OPPORTUNITIES
The one-to-one meetings are the chance to facilitate strategic encounters and valuable connections to explore synergies in the longevity ecosystem. Participants can use a dedicated app to arrange personalised appointments, by connecting supply and demand to foster collaboration and embarking on joint projects.
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Professional pass
90€/Pass
For Wednesday 14 all day and Thursday 15 in the morning.
What you get:
- Access to the speakers, panels and dialogue with the forum programme
- Access to the exhibition and demo areas
- Visit to the Living Lab
- Networking using the app to arrange one-to-one meetings
- 2 coffee breaks and 2 lunches
IMAGE GALLERY
Looking back at the 2023 event
A compilation of what happened in 2023.
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