Top 5 Longevity Conferences of 2024 and what’s ahead for 2025

As we close the chapter on 2024 and step into 2025, the world of longevity and biotech innovation continues to push the boundaries of science and medicine. Over the past year, groundbreaking discoveries and transformative ideas have been showcased at some of the most influential conferences in our field. These gatherings have not only spotlighted emerging technologies and therapies but also served as hubs for collaboration, funding, and visionary thinking.

In this edition of our newsletter, we take a moment to reflect on the highlights of 2024 by spotlighting the five most impactful conferences that defined the year. We'll also share our picks for the top five must-attend events in 2025—where the future of longevity science will undoubtedly continue to unfold.

Top 5 Longevity Conferences of 2024

1. Aging Research and Drug Discovery (ARDD) 

   Summary: For over a decade, ARDD has become a central event for academics and industry professionals alike. Each year, participants ranging from students to industry leaders, gather in Copenhagen to explore the cutting edge research and biotech advancements shaping the field.

   Focus: Academia & Industry

   Date & Location: August 26-30, 2024, Copenhagen, Denmark

2. Longevity Summit Dublin (LSD)

   Summary: LSD highlights innovations in therapeutics and emerging biotech trends. The aim of the conference is to explore a crucial question: How can you optimize your health now, and for your future? Key speakers included a broad array of key opinion leaders in the space, like; Peter Diamandis, Manuel Serrano, and of course the key organiser himself, Aubrey De Grey.

   Focus: Academia & Industry

   Date & Location: June 13 - 16, 2024, Dublin, Ireland

3. Rejuvenation Start-up Summit (part of Longevity Week Berlin)

   Summary: Focused on leading longevity biotech start-ups and their transformative technologies, providing an ideal platform for founders and investors to connect.

   Focus: Industry

   Date & Location: May 10-11, 2024, Berlin, Germany

4. Biomarkers of Aging Conference

   Summary: This event addresses a critical bottleneck in the field: reliably and accurately measuring biological aging. Fosters data sharing and collaboration among scientists and industry professionals to tackle this shared challenge. The event successfully created an atmosphere of unity in the quest to solve the complexities of measuring aging.

   Focus: Academia

   Date & Location: November 7-8, 2024, Boston, Massachusetts, USA 5.

5. Longevity Summit (at the Buck Institute)

   Summary: This event focuses on advancing the longevity-biotech space. Held near Silicon Valley's thriving investor and start-up ecosystem. It unites the longevity community to collaborate on tackling the aging problem.

   Focus: Academia & Industry

   Date & Location: December 3-4, 2024, Novato, California, USA

Top 5 Longevity Conferences to Watch Out for in 2025

1. Global Healthspan Summit (GHS) 

   Summary: GHS is a summit held by the Hevolution Foundation and is focussing on creating new pathways and frameworks to develop and create impact in the healthspan ecosystem.

   Focus: Industry & Policymaking

   Date & Location: February 4-5, 2025, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

2. Aging Research and Drug Discovery (ARDD) 

   Summary: As always, the event promises an exceptional lineup of speakers and is a must-attend for anyone looking to stay informed about the latest advancements in the field.

   Focus: Academia & Industry

   Date & Location: August 25-29, 2025, Copenhagen, Denmark

3. Founders Longevity Forum Singapore:

   Unlocking Healthy Longevity

   Summary: An event held by the Founders Forum Group, Longevity.Technology and National University of Singapore (NUS), it brings together global longevity leaders and investors to drive growth in the field.

   Focus: Industry

   Date & Location: February, 25-27, 2025, Singapore

4. Rise For Healthy Aging - longevity India Conference

   Summary: By gathering leaders from academia, industry, clinical practice and policy making in India, the event is opening up for the longevity industry to thrive in new parts of the world. The burden of aging populations and communicable diseases isn't just a problem of the west and ensuring international participation is crucial to tackling this global problem.

   Focus: Academia & Industry

   Date & Location: March 10-12, 2025, Bengaluru, India

5. Longevity Summit (at the Buck Institute)

   Summary: Like the five previous years, this highly anticipated event will once again bring together the global longevity community, including leaders from Silicon Valley and beyond, at the renowned Buck Institute. Attendees will explore the latest breakthroughs, exchange knowledge, and collaborate with peers to drive progress in the field.

   Focus: Academia & Industry

   Date & Location: December 3-4, 2025, Novato, California, USA

The past year has proven that the longevity sector is not just growing but accelerating. With new discoveries, investments, and technologies on the horizon, 2025 promises to be even more exciting. Whether you're an investor, researcher, or entrepreneur, staying connected to these conferences will be key to driving progress and capitalizing on new opportunities.

Stay tuned for our deep dives into each of these events throughout the year-and let's make 2025 a year of breakthroughs and impact in longevity science!