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

Felismina Moreira, PhD, Coordinator, CIETI-LabRISE

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|