NEXii Longevity 2025 Preliminary Program
HALL A
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Shai Efrati, MD, Director, Hyperbaric Medicine and Research, The Sagol Center, Shamir Medical Center
|Beyond Normal: The Frontiers of Enhanced Medicine|
Moderator
Prof. Dr. Pedro Barata, MD, Professor, Centro Hospitalar Universitario
Panel
Prof. Claudia Cavada, Professor, University of Coimbra
Nathan Berkley, CEO, Muhdo
HALL A
Keynote Speaker
George Vradenburg, Chairman, Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative
Moderator
Silvia Neira, Vice President, GIA Longevity
Panel
Dr. Shai Efrati, MD, Director, Hyperbaric Medicine and Research, The Sagol Center, Shamir Medical Center
Juan José Martí Noguera, PhD, Team Lead, Digital Mental Health Consortium
Dr. Sangeeta Sahi, MD, Founding Chairperson, Unified Human Foundation
Dr. Adrián Noriega de la Colina, MD, Physician-Scientist, Dept: Neurology & Neurosurgery, McGill University
HALL B
Longevity Driven Economy – A Global Perspective
|An Overview of the Significant Impact Longevity Is Having on the Global Economy. A Global Perspective on How Countries, Cities, Organizations, and People Should Approach Longevity to Make the Most of It|
HALL A
Moderator
Marcos Leal, Senior Partner, Kompassium
Panel
Carmen Garcia, Head of Digital Health, Dectech
Kevin Phelan, Chief Revenue Officer, Aira Tech Corp
HALL B
Longevity Driven Consumerism
|In 2025, Longevity Is Among the Top Three Consumer Trends. This Panel Explores How It Will Shape Consumer Needs in the Years Ahead|
HALL A
Moderator
Silvia Neira, Vice President, GIA Longevity
Keynotes
Mihaela Militaru, Senior Director, EU Patient Insights & Advocacy, Oncology, Merck
Rita Reis, Senior Director – Value, Access, Government and Public Affairs, Merck Portugal
HALL B
Longevity Driven Labor
|Promoting Productivity, Engaging with New and Older Generations, Advancing Longevity Literacy, and Developing New Solutions to Keep Adults Over 50 in the Workforce|
Ambassador Luis Gallegos, Chairman, GIA Longevity
HALL A
Moderator
Prof. Claudia Cavadas, Professor, University of Coimbra
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Keren Doenyas, MD, PTSD Program Director for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research, The Sagol Center, Shamir Medical Center
|The Effect of Emotional Trauma on Cognition, Health, Aging, and Longevity|
Jose Pedro Castro, PhD, Assistant Professor of Immunology, i3S
|Integrative Immunological Analysis and the Origin of Aging-related Cancer|
Panel
Alison Bryant, PhD, COO, Learning Economy Foundation
Martin Frölander, CEO, Junoverse
HALL B
Longevity Driven Ecosystems and Entrepreneurship
|A Showcase of Different Projects Aimed at Promoting a Longevity-Driven Ecosystem, and a Source of Inspiration for Those Seeking a Better Understanding of the Intersection Between Entrepreneurship and Longevity Ecosystems|
HALL A
Keynote Speakers
José Luis Cordeiro, Director, International Longevity Alliance
|The Future of Longevity|
Ilia Stambler, PhD, Chairman, Vetek (Seniority Association)
|International Advancement of Research, Development, Education and Policy for Healthy Longevity|
Panel
Renzo Taffarello, VP Marketing, International Business Development
Shainoor Koja, Founder & CEO, Thrive Community
Frances West, Founder, Frances West & Co
HALL B
Longevity Driven Nations
|For Some Global Nations, Longevity Is Already a Strong Economic and Social Pillar. This Panel Aims to Highlight the Challenges, Benefits, and Policy Needs—Both Public and Fiscal—for Developing a ‘Longevity-Driven Nation’|
HALL A
Moderator
Dr. Jorge Chaves Monteiro, MD, Medical Doctor, National Institute of Medical Emergencies
Keynote
Dr. Jing Bao, MD, PhD, Partner, Shanghai Healthcare Capital (SHC)
Panel
Paul Townsend, PhD, Deputy Principal of Research & Innovation, University of Sterling
Dr. Pedro Barata, MD, PhD, Professor, Centro Hospitalar Universitario
HALL B
Longevity Driven Cities
|Different City Concepts Emerge Every Day. We Are Now Shifting from the Age-Friendly City Model to a Longevity-Driven City. What Does This Mean, and Who Is Already Working on It? What Is the Impact on Urbanism, the Real Estate Industry, and How Is the Exposome Concept Being Applied to Urban Design?|
HALL A
Keynote Speaker
Prof. João Pedro de Magalhães, Professor, Genomics of Ageing and Rejuvenation Lab, University of Birmingham
|Tackling the complexity of ageing with systems approaches|
Dr. Neeraja Nagarajan, MD, MHP, Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company, McKinsey Health Institute
Moderator
Joana Lemos, Pharmacist Manager, Farmácia do Lago
Panel
André Seabra, Professor, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto
Cristina Ferreira Leite, Lecturer, CESPU
HALL B
Longevity Driven Investment – Hot Areas
|What Are the Hot Areas Investors Are Focusing On When Considering Investments in Longevity? This Panel Offers a Perspective From Science to the Developers of New Solutions for a Longer, Healthier Life. Obesity, Food Supplements, Menopause, Chronic Diseases, and Brain and Mental Health Are Among the Key Topics|
HALL A
Moderator
Diana Vilela Breda, Hospital Administrator, ULS Coimbra
Panel
Carmen Garcia, Head of Digital Health, Dectech
HALL B
Longevity Driven Investment – Investment Funds and VCs
|Global Investors Recognize That Longevity Is a Hot Topic. This Panel Offers the Perspective of Leading Investors—For Those Interested in Understanding Why to Invest in Longevity and for Those Seeking Investment|
