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

Film Screening:
Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever

Date: April 9, 2025
Time: 6:30pm
Location: TBAMore details to come

Past Event

The Investment Case for Women’s Health

Healthtech investors, entrepreneurs and operators, this is your chance to uncover untapped opportunities in the $1 trillion women’s health market! Join us for an engaging and high-energy workshop, powered by O.J. Brand Accelerator , designed to immerse you in the diverse experiences of women facing health challenges, to generate forward-leaning product idea and develop new investment perspectives.This rapid, interactive empathy sprint will help you to uncover key insights and develop a powerful investment thesis that addresses the critical health gap women face, with profound economic impact.The exercise will be followed by an Interactive panel discussion with Simone Franke (Co-founder of SheSapiens), Leah Johns (Head of Bain's Global Consumer Lab), Inês Santos Siliva (TejoMed) and Dr. Ekua Yankah, (Sr. Advisor @ Brands on a Mission)Don’t miss this unique opportunity to innovate, connect, and drive change in women’s health.Let’s close the health gap and unlock investment potential—together!

Past Event

A Practical Guide to Longevity Supplements Panel

Date: Februrary 26, 2025
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Sitio FinTech HouseMore details to come

Past Event

Alcohol-Free Cocktail Tasting

Join Longevity Wednesdays on January 29, 2024 at Palacio Ramalhete in Lisbon for an evening exploring alcohol alternatives.Starting at 6:30 PM, dive into the world of tasty alcohol alternatives with exclusive tastings of non-alcoholic spirits from Lisbon’s very own Awesome Beverage Company.This event is brought to you by Longevity Wednesdays and proudly sponsored by naturalX Health Ventures.This event is limited to 25 people.

• Register Here

Past Event

1-Year Anniversary Dinner

Time flew by, and Longevity Wednesdays is already 1 year old! Thank you all for your interest and active participation that helped put Lisbon on the Longevity map.To celebrate, we organized our 1-year anniversary dinner on December 5th, 2024 in Lisbon. We hosted 50 members of the Longevity Wedesdays community.We would like to thank our sponsors:TejoMed is the first membership-based family medicine clinic in Portugal where members have their own dedicated doctor for life. TejoMed’s concierge doctors see fewer patients, ensuring they have more time to prioritize longevity, personalized care, and preventative health.Healthy Horizon is Lisbon’s first longevity club, offering cutting-edge therapies and a holistic approach to help members live longer, healthier, and more vibrant lives.Please mark your calendars for the Conscious Health Summit 2025, May 2–3 in Lisbon. It aims to bring modern science and ancestral wisdom together for a deeper understanding of health.

Past Event

Turning Portugal into the next Longevity Hub

We want to put Portugal at the epicenter of the longevity movement, and on November 27th, 2024, we hosted a panel titled "Turning Portugal into the next Longevity Hub" at Catolica University, which had recently launched its Longevity Leadership Program targeting corporate leaders and managers interested in becoming longevity literate.Our speakers:Moderator: Rute Dinis De Sousa, Head of Transformation and Strategic Partnerships @ Nova Medical SchoolPanelists:Céline Abecassis, Longevity Leadership Program Director and Professor @ Catolica LisbonNina Patrick, Head of Innovation @ Champalimaud FoundationMiguel Gouveia, Professor of Economics @ Católica LisbonNoemie Olivero, CEO @ Longevity House

Past Event

Longevity After-Work: Fireside chat with Joana Costa

We revamped our Longevity After-Work format and paired it with a fireside chat with a member of the Longevity community in Lisbon. This first fireside chat was with Joana Costa, medical director @ B-life Clinic, a longevity clinic based in Cascais. The event was hosted in the prestigious location of Palacio Ramalhete, a 5-star hotel in the heart of Lisbon.

Past Event

Longevity Run and Pitch Session

Founders Running Club and Longevity Wednesdays hosted a refreshing 5K run along Lisbon's waterfront on Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, from 7:45 AM to 10:15 AM. After the run, participants gathered for a community mixer with health and longevity industry professionals and investors at a venue that was confirmed later.

Past Event

HealthTech Spotlight

On October 16th, 2024 at Unicorn Factory Lisboa, Longevity Wednesdays put the spotlight on four healthtech startups, each presenting their innovative solutions in the fields of longevity and general health. The startups shared their journey from cutting-edge technology to commercial success, offering valuable insights for entrepreneurs and investors alike.Each startup presented their unique approach to health innovation, with a focus on how they are navigating the challenges of scaling their business and achieving market traction.Featured Startups:Benjamin Suhr, CCO @ Osaia, the first tech-enabled osteoporosis and women's health clinicTamsin Chislett, COO @ Hyfe, using AI to harness the potential of cough as a vital signAndreas Cleve, CEO @ Corti, offering healthcare practitioners a voice-based AI platform for analyzing patient interviews

Past Event

Regenerative Workout @ The Strength Clinic

Date: October 30, 2024
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Location: The Strength Clinic
Address: R. dos Lusíadas 38A, 1300-371 Lisboa, PortugalLongevity Wednesdays partnered 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.

Past Event

Secrets of Women's Healthy Ageing

On September 25, 2024 we co-hosted "Secrets of Womens' Healthy Aging with WEW (Women Empowering Women) at IDEA Spaces - São Sebastião.

Over 50 people attended to hear our two speakers.Dr Daniel Leal, Internal Medicine and Functional Medicine speak about "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"

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, TejoMed

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.