The Longevity Week
The Longevity Week took place on 9-13 November 2020 virtually as an initiative of The Longevity Forum (the Forum). It brought together a diverse group of strategic partners of the Forum, supporters and participants whose goals are aligned with the mission of the Forum – to achieve longer, healthier and more fulfilled lives for as many people as possible.
The idea of Longevity Week was borne out of the success of our inaugural Forum which took place in November 2018 and already saw a few fringe events take place during the week of the Forum. It soon became apparent that the mission of the Forum, its convening power and the range of issues that we set out to address, had a multiplying effect and that one day was simply not sufficient to discuss all the major longevity challenges and opportunities at the intersection of science and society.
It is thus that we decided to develop Longevity Week as an extension of the mission of the Forum, to promote dialogue and test ideas on the future of longevity. The theme of this year’s Longevity Forum and Longevity Week is “The Age of Resilience” where we will be focusing on the challenges presented by COVID-19 and discuss ideas on how we can prevent and combat future pandemics to ensure healthier, longer lives can be achieved by all.
It is a challenging but an exciting and important mission. Thank you for joining us on this journey.
The Longevity Forum team
2020 Longevity Week Programme
9
nov
Rising to the challenge of healthier, longer lives
Hosted by UKRI
Virtual: 13:00 - 17:00
The UK Research and Investment Healthy Ageing challenge showcase with keynote address from Andy Burnham. This event will show how the Healthy Ageing challenge is helping to deliver the commitment to healthier longer lives by supporting innovations in work, at home and in the community. There are opportunities to hear from the Healthy Ageing Trailblazers, some of the great work done by innovators in responding to the Coronavirus pandemic and future opportunities for investment. The agenda includes a discussion with distinguished academics on the significance of place for health ageing.
9
nov
Insurance Roundtable on Lifestyle Interventions, Prevention and Healthy Longevity
*By invitation only* Hosted by International Institute of Longevity
Virtual: 15:00 - 18:00
10
nov
Investor Roundtable: Investors rising to challenge
Hosted by UKRI
Virtual: 11:00 - 12:00
ASK THE INVESTOR, an opportunity to explore issues for SMEs on how to access investment, impact of COVID, current Healthy Ageing projects and how do I engage with investors?
10
nov
Social Enterprise Entrepreneur Roundtable: Social Entrepreneurs tackling health inequalities
Hosted by UKRI
Virtual: 14:00 - 15:30
A chance to hear from a range of successful social enterprise and entrepreneurs, find out about the challenges they overcame, some common issues and ask your questions.
10
nov
Master Investor Masterclass: Investing in the age of longevity
Hosted by Master Investor
Virtual: 16:00 - 17:30
10
nov
Author Panel: Longevity Read All About It
Hosted by The Longevity Forum
Virtual: 18:00 - 19:00
Andrew J Scott moderates panel of authors that have recently published works on longevity and ageing. Panel include Anna Dixon, Andrew Steele, and Tina Woods.
11
nov
Improving the Resilience, Impact & Success of Later Life Startup Innovation
Hosted by Zinc VC
Virtual 10:00 - 11:30
11
nov
2nd International Longevity Policy & Governance Summit
Hosted by Longevity International
Virtual: 13:00 - 16:00
11
nov
The Business for Health Launch
Hosted by Business for Health
Virtual: 16:30 - 17:30
11
nov
Annual Conference 2020 - Free Flow of Knowledge to Accelerate Innovation for Healthy Ageing
Hosted by UK SPINE
Virtual: 14:00 - 16:00
12
nov
Healthy Future at any age Panel
Hosted by International Institute of Longevity
Virtual: 09:00 - 12:30
Our online event will bring together experts devoted to the ultimate goal of prolonging healthy lifespan and vitality for life.
12
nov
Conversation on New Agrarian Revolution
Hosted by The Longevity Forum
Virtual Release: 14:00 - 15:00
12
nov
Annual Lecture with Longevity Person of the Year
Prof Sarah Gilbert, Oxford Project Leader COVID19 Vaccine
Hosted by The Longevity Forum
Virtual: 18:00- 19:00
13
nov
Tumultuous times – Financial Wellness for Over 50’s
Hosted by Longevity Leaders
Virtual: 10:00 - 11:00
13
nov
Workshop on the Clinical Biomarkers of Ageing
Hosted by UK Spine
Virtual: 13:00 - 16:00
Organising Committee
Dafina Grapci-Penney
Co-Founder and Trustee
Jim Mellon
Co-Founder and Trustee
Andrew J Scott
Co-Founder
Anthony Chow
CFO
Trish Wilson
Programme Director
Laura Walker
Programme Director
Last Year’s Programme
11
nov
The Global Longevity Agenda
Singapore (venue TBC) Hosted by Prudential Assurance Company Singapore
12
nov
Science Summit (invitation only)
Oriel College, University of Oxford, UK
12
nov
International Longevity Policy and Governance Summit
Hosted by Longevity International, King’s College, London, UK
13
nov
Master Investor: Investing in the Age of Longevity
Science Gallery, London, UK
13
nov
The Longevity Forum 2019 Annual Dinner (invitation only)
Hosted by Pi Capital, London, UK
14
nov
How to Live Longer Better? The Science of Ageing
How to Academy, Portland Hall
14
nov
The Longevity Forum 2019 (invitation only)
The Royal Institution, London, UK
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