NEXii Longevity 2025 Preliminary Program
HALL A
Moderator
Prof. Dr. Pedro Barata, MD, PharmD, PhD, Professor, Centro Hospitalar Universitario
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Shai Efrati, MD, Director, Hyperbaric Medicine and Research, The Sagol Center, Shamir Medical Center
|Beyond Normal: The Frontiers of Enhanced Medicine|
Dr. Natasha Vita-More, Professor, Faculty, Geneva College of Longevity Science
|The Uniqueness, the Present and Potential Value for Advancing Healthy Longevity|
Panel
Prof. Claudia Cavada, Professor, University of Coimbra
Nathan Berkley, Co- Founder & CEO, Muhdo
HALL A
Moderator
Silvia Neira, Vice President, GIA Longevity
Keynote Speaker
George Vradenburg, Chairman, Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative
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|
Keynote Speaker
César Rafael García Morales, Director General, AVU I.A.P., Silver Economy Specialist, IFC/World Bank
Panel
Ana João Sepulveda, CEO, 40+Lab
Casilda Heraso, Director of Entrepreneur Selection, Ashoka
HALL A
Moderator
Marcos Leal, Senior Partner, Kompassium
Keynote Speaker
Nico Helling, Managing Director, Science for Life GmbH
Panel
Carmen Garcia, Head of Digital Health, Dectech
Kevin Phelan, Chief Revenue Officer, Aira Tech Corp
Johannes Kraus, Co-Founder, YOU(th)
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|
Keynote Speakers
George Vradenburg, Chairman, Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative
Briana Gilmore, Head of Global Accessibility, Uber
HALL A
Moderator
Silvia Neira, Vice President, GIA Longevity
Keynote Speakers
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|
Keynote Speakers
Stela Lupushor, Chief-Reframer, Reframe.Work Inc.
Inês O’Donovan, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Jeunessima Magazine
Panel
Sérgio Serapião, Founder & CEO, Labora and Lab60+
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
|Decoding age-related inflammatory fidelity to reverse aging trajectories|
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|
Keynote Speaker
Lynne Corner, Director, Voice
Panel
Maria Amélia Cupertino de Miranda, President, António Cupertino de Miranda Foundation
Paulo Dinis, Executive Director, AEP Foundation
HALL A
Keynote Speakers
José Luis Cordeiro, Director, International Longevity Alliance
|(Future) Possibilities of Radical Life Extension|
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 Regions
|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 Speaker
Dr. Jing Bao, MD, PhD, Adjunct Professor, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Panel
Dr. Pedro Barata, MD, PhD, Professor, Centro Hospitalar Universitario
HALL B
Challenges & Opportunities for Digital Divide Among Seniors
|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?|
Panel
Carmen Garcia, Head of Digital Health, Dectech
Diana Vilela Breda, Hospital Administrator, ULS Coimbra
HALL A
Moderator
Marcos Leal, Senior Partner, Kompassium
Expert Panel
Yael Benvenisti, PhD, CEO, Insurtech Il
Marlene Tinoco, Founder & CEO, Lisboa Investments
Cátia Verpoucke, President, Relogen – Regenerative Longevity European Council and Network
HALL A
Moderator
Joana Lemos, Pharmacist Manager, Farmácia do Lago
Keynote Speakers
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
Panel
Cristina Ferreira Leite, PharmD, MSc. Preventive Medicine, Founder, Prevention Lab
Dr. Filippo Ongaro, MD, Founder & CEO, Swiss Longevity Solutions SA
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|
Moderator
Pedro Almeida Cruz, Founder & CEO, Empathia
Panel
Prof. Dr. Jing Bao, MD, PhD, Adjunct Professor, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Jose Pedro Castro, PhD, Assistant Professor of Immunology, i3S
Dr. Keren Doenyas, MD, PTSD Program Director for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research, The Sagol Center, Shamir Medical Center
Clarice Pinto, Founder, Pausetiv
Longevity Driven Economy – Portugal in the World
Moderator
Ana João Sepulveda, CEO, 40+Lab
Panel
César Rafael García Morales, Director General, AVU I.A.P., Silver Economy Specialist, IFC/World Bank
Juan Martin, Coordinator, CENIE
