Co-hosted by the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP, the conference features a business plan competition, certification in AI and Longevity, and a thorough examination of transformative issues and investing opportunities in the $8.3 trillion longevity market
LAFAYETTE, Calif., June 2, 2026 — The most anticipated gathering for leaders in the longevity economy, the annual What’s Next Longevity Venture Summit, is coming to Berkeley, Calif., June 16-18. Now in its 23rd year, it attracts more than 200 investors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders driving the $8.3 trillion longevity ecosystem. It features the $10,000 Business Plan Competition and recognizes the finalists for the John Hopper Impact Award.
“This continues to be the most trusted event for learning and discovery from research, experts, and use cases, plus defining trends and best practices in the longevity ecosystem,” says Mary Furlong, who produces the event, co-hosted by AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP. “We’re known for bringing together distribution partners, investors, thought leaders, analysts, innovators, and partners in senior housing, home care, and media to foster deal flow in longevity.”
This year Mary Furlong & Associates is partnering with CITRIS Health and the Banatao Institute at UC Berkeley. Together they will offer programming and a certificate in AI and Longevity at the summit.
Nathan Price, PhD, will deliver the keynote address. As a professor and co-director of the Center for Human Healthspan at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, he will share his vision for optimizing our health in ways previously unimaginable, using systems biology, big data, and AI.
The $10,000 Business Plan Competition will spotlight five innovative startups that support and improve the quality of life for older adults. Named in honor of a visionary and innovator, The John Hopper Impact Award recognizes an exceptional entrepreneur who has introduced an innovative solution or technology focused on improving the independence, quality, and cost of care for the aging population.
Featured speakers include Nathan Price, PhD, Professor and Co-Director, Center for Human Healthspan, Buck Institute for Research on Aging; Dan Hermann, President and CEO, and Head of Investment Banking for Ziegler; Sean Kelly, CEO, FrontPorch, Mark Mahaney, Senior Managing Director, Evercore; Tiffany Yu, Principal, 7wire Ventures; Kaushik Roy, CEO, Vivalon; Todd Haim, Director, Office of Strategic Extramural Programs, National Institute on Aging; Courtney Baldridge, Corporate Strategist, USAging, and Richard Lui, Fintech Founder and News Anchor CNN/NBCU News Group.
Principal sponsors include Centre For Aging + Brain Health Innovation; Samsung Health, PainChek; CITRIS and the Banatao Institute, Solid Health.ai; GoGo Grandparent; KuboCare, PositScience; Social Discovery Group; Childfree Trust, TCARE; High Performing Grandparents, and Ouiltt.
Returning this year are opportunities to meet with fellow attendees during AgeTech One-on-Ones, sponsored by AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP. Also returning are Boot Camp sessions—master classes on topics including A Beginner’s Guide to AI, How to Work with the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP, How to Use AI to Turbo Charge Your Business, How to Integrate Across Platforms, How to Use PR for Success, How to Work With NIA, How to Go to Market in Florida, How to Build Your Brand, and more.
More information and registration details are available at https://www.longevityventuresummit.com/
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