Longevity Wednesdays

Who We Are

Community

Our community is a melting pot of entrepreneurs, scientists, investors, and other professionals who are pioneering or have a profound interest in extending healthy lifespan. We provide a dynamic platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and collaboration, aimed at fostering innovation and advancing the field of longevity.

What We Do

Local Events

We organize monthly events for connection, idea exchange, learning, and networking among professionals in the longevity space. Our activities range from talks, panels, dinners, activities, 0-alcohol wine & spirits tastings, presentations from leading aging researchers. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment to connect the local longevity community.

Recurring event

Longevity Workout

When: 1st Wednesday every month
Time: 8:45 AM
Location: Amplify Santos

Recurring Event

Longevity After Work

When: Every 3rd Wednesday
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: CascavelOptional community dinner at the closest Honest Greens in Cais do Sodré

Upcoming event

HealthTech Spotlight

Date: October 16, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Unicorn Factory Lisboa
Address: Av. Infante Dom Henrique 143, 1950-406 Lisboa, Portugal

Join Longevity Wednesdays for the HealthTech Spotlight, an exclusive event featuring four healthtech startups, each presenting their innovative solutions in the fields of longevity and general health. This event is designed to highlight the journey from cutting-edge technology to commercial success, offering valuable insights for entrepreneurs and investors alike.Each startup will share their unique approach to health innovation, with a focus on how they are navigating the challenges of scaling their business, and achieving market traction. Whether working on breakthroughs in longevity or broader health solutions, these companies will provide firsthand lessons on transforming pioneering ideas into profitable ventures.Programme to be announced soon

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Upcoming Event

Regenerative Workout @ The Strength Clinic

Date: October 9, 2024
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Location: The Strength Clinic
Address: R. dos Lusíadas 38A, 1300-371 Lisboa, PortugalLongevity Wednesdays is excited to partner with the Strength Clinic for a Regenerative WorkoutMaintaining healthy joints, optimising range of motion and unlocking movement potential is especially important for living a long, pain-free life. The regeneration sessions, that are integrated in the training system we have developed at The Strength Clinic, will focus primarily on breath work, mobility / stability training, movement practice (global and segmental) and aim to help your body feel better and recover more effectively.

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Upcoming event

Secrets of Women's Healthy Ageing

Date: September 25, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: IDEA Spaces - São Sebastião

Join us for an evening of connection and learning at IDEA Spaces in the heart of Lisbon! Hosted by Longevity Wednesdays and WEW (Women Empowering Women), this event is all about uncovering the secrets to healthy ageing for women.Healthy nibbles, tea and coffee will be served.➝ Agenda:18:30: Doors open & Welcome by hosts Nina Patrick and Luciana Carvalho Se19:00: Lightning round talks with speakers and Q&A20:00: Networking & Refreshments➝ Speakers:Dr Daniel Leal, Internal Medicine and Functional Medicine. "The Critical Importance of Bone Mass in Women's Health and Longevity"Dr Luísa Batista MD, Concierge Physician, TejoMed. "Happily Women - Towards Hormonal & Emotional Health"

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Past Event

Ârc Opening Presentations

On Thursday September 12 the team of Longevity Wednesdays hosted a joint event with Ârc.In the beautiful Goethe Institut, we hosted presentations from James Roy Poulter, Caitlin Lewis, Sebastian Brunemeier and Aubrey de Grey, as part of Ârc's opening.Following the talks was a sponsored dinner at La Villa.Ârc is a pop-up city happening from 10 September - 10 October at an Embassy, in the heart of Lisbon. Ârc aims at founders/investors/researchers building in web3, network states, longevity and adjacent fields, who want to be immersed in an experience designed for their success. Longevity Wednesdays is partnering with their longevity arm.http://â.city/

Past event

Panel: Sickcare to Healthcare

Date: June 26, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Second Home

Over 50 attendees came to our panel discussion "From Sickcare to Healthcare: The Case for Preventative Medicine" with:Filipa Mafra Gallo medical doctor, specializing in functional and integrative anti-aging medicineSofia Couto Da Rocha - Head of Innovation and Virtual Client @ Lusiadas Saude & medical doctorRute Dinis de Sousa - Head of Transformation and Strategic Partnerships @ Nova Medical SchoolJoao Conde - Vice-Dean for Research @ Nova Medical SchoolTyler Gordon - CEO, TejoMedOptional: community dinner at Honest Greens on the other side of the square

Past Event

Longevity After work

Each month we gather informally at Cascavel for food, drinks and socializing after work.When: Every 3rd Wednesday
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: CascavelOptional community dinner at the closest Honest Greens in Cais do Sodré

Past event

Talk: Investing in LongBio

Date: May 22, 2024
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Sitio FinTech House

Longevity Wednesdays will host Sebastian A. Brunemeier for a talk and Q&A on Investing in LongBio Companies - A Strategic GuideSebastian is Co-Founder and General Partner of Healthspan Capital, and CEO and Founder of ImmuneAGE Bio (stealth), focused on immune system rejuvenation. Over the last 5 years, he has co-founded 4 longevity biotech (“LongBio”) companies with a total equity value of >$600M.

Past Event

Wednesday Morning Cycling Class

Cycling on Wednesday morning!On May 8th we did a 7:45am high intensity cycling class at Amplify.After the class we stayed to chat and enjoy their smoothies.We will be regularly attending cycling and bootcamp classes the first Wednesday of each month.

Past Event

Longevity Med Summit

Date: May 8-9, 2024

Location: Lisbon, PTLongevity Wednesdays members will be at the Longevity Med Summit.For our community, the organizers have agreed to offer a 10% discount on ticket prices. Contact us to get the discount.

Past Event

April Longevity Dinner

In April, we organized our second Longevity dinner at Madrasta sponsored by NaturalX Health Ventures. We gathered 18 longevity professionals for a night of insightful dialogue to form new connections in Lisbon.

Past Event

Cycling Class

Cycling on Wednesday morning!On March 27th did a 7:45am high intensity cycling class at Amplify.After the class we stayed to chat and enjoy their smoothies.We will be regularly attending cycling and bootcamp classes together in the future. Stay tuned for announcements!

Past Event

5th Healthy Aging Forum

On Feburary 21st we attended the "5th UK-Portugal Healthy Ageing Forum - The Economic and Social Opportunities." organized by the UK Embassy in Portugal in partnership with and NOVA Medical School and NOVA SBE Health Economics & Management Knowledge Center.The event was a presentation of their report:"Health equals wealth. Maximising the longevity dividend in Portugal"

• View the Report Here

Past Event

Longevity Dinner

In December 2023, we hosted our first Longevity Wednesdays kick-off dinner for investors and founders at Black Trumpet in Lisbon. Libertus Capital generously sponsored the dinner.

This exclusive event brought together leading investors and entrepreneurs in the longevity space for an evening of insightful discussions, networking, and collaboration opportunities

Past Event

Alcohol-Free Wine & Spirit Tasting

In honor of Dry January we hosted an alcohol-free wine & spirit tasting with unique beverages from Awesome Beverage Co. The event was at the Sitio FinTech House and sponsored by VitaDAO, a decentralized organization dedicated to funding longevity research.

This event offered our community a chance to engage in a health-conscious social gathering, reflecting our commitment to promoting not just longevity in years, but also in the quality of life. It was a relaxed and fun event exploring innovative alternatives to traditional social beverages.