Longevity Innovation Forum in San Diego

by Press release
February 13, 2026

San Diego, CA – March 11–12, 2026 – Longevity Global will host the inaugural Longevity Innovation Forum, a two-day gathering bringing together leading scientists, clinicians, biotech founders, investors, and longevity enthusiasts advancing the science and translation of healthy aging. Held in San Diego’s thriving biotech hub, the Forum will spotlight Southern California’s growing longevity ecosystem while fostering collaboration across academia, industry, and the broader community interested in extending healthspan.

The program will feature an exceptional lineup of speakers, including Mike Snyder (Stanford University), Eric Verdin (Buck Institute for Research on Aging), Steve Horvath (Altos Labs), Jeanne Loring (Scripps Research & Aspen Neuroscience), Irina Conboy (Generation Lab), and other leaders at the forefront of aging biology and translational medicine. Sessions will explore biomarkers of exceptional longevity, women’s health and aging, epigenetic clocks, cellular rejuvenation, translational and clinical approaches to age-related disease, and emerging strategies to modulate the biological drivers of aging.

Designed as a high-signal yet accessible forum, the Longevity Innovation Forum aims to bridge cutting-edge research with real-world application. By convening researchers, founders, clinicians, investors, and engaged members of the longevity community, the event seeks to create a shared space for dialogue, partnership, and forward-thinking ideas. Building on the momentum of Longevity Global’s established programming, the San Diego Forum extends that vision to one of the world’s most dynamic biotech clusters.

“Our goal is to create an environment where scientific breakthroughs, entrepreneurship, and community can intersect,” said Salah Mahmoudi, organizer of the Longevity Innovation Forum. “Longevity research is progressing rapidly, and advancing the field will require collaboration across disciplines – from laboratory science to clinical practice to informed public engagement. We’re excited to bring that energy to San Diego.”

Event Details

Dates: March 11–12, 2026

Location: Pacific Center, San Diego, California

Format: Two-day summit featuring keynote presentations, panel discussions, startup pitches, and curated networking opportunities

Registration: https://luma.com/ib3870so

Confirmed Speakers

Mike Snyder (Stanford, Personalis, january AI, Mirvie) • Eric Verdin (Buck Institute) • Steve Horvath (Altos Labs) • Jeanne Loring (Scripps Research & Aspen Neuroscience), Irina Conboy (Generation Lab) • Sonia Setayesh (Civilization Ventures) • Pinchas Cohen (USC, CohBar) • Lauren Booth (Calico) • Aladdin H. Shadyab (UCSD) • Manish Chamoli (LongGame Ventures) • Peter (Højer) Mathiesen (Iduna Capital) • Christin Glorioso (NeuroAge) • Hanadie (Juvena Tx) • Ben Blue (Ora Biomedical) • Daniel Sollinger (Jellyfish DAO) • Alan Alexander (CoreViva) • Bérénice Benayoun (USC) • Heather Koshinsky (Berkeley SkyDeck) • Christopher Shen (Aleutian Tx) • Carter Palmer (Third Element Bio) • Karl Pfeleger (AGINGBIOTECH.INFO) • Vittorio Sebastiano (UC Irvine, TurnBio) • Shasha Jumbe (LEVEL 42 AI) • David Scieszka (Vertical Longevity Pharma) • Chris Patil (BioAge) • Amir Kiani (Genexgen) • Salah Mahmoudi (ReneuBio) • Ashley Webb (Buck Institute, Bolden Tx) • Brenda Eap (A4LI) • Lauren Carnevale (Torrion) • Sunjya Schweig (California Center for Functional Medicine) • Matthew Shtrahman (UCSD) • Erin Gibson (Stanford) • Amit Sharma (Lifespan Research Institute) • Anthony Molina (UCSD) • Frederick Beddingfield (Rubedo Life Sciences) • Tom Zuber (Zuber Law) • Dorothea Portius (Nutrition Scientist) • Irit Rappley, PhD (NNP Laboratories) • Aimee Schoof (Jellyfish DAO) • Joshua Johnson (University of Colorodo, Llifeahead) • Julio de Unamuno IV (SDVC) • Alison Moore (Chief of Geriatrics, UCSD) • Thomas Butler (BioRevolution) • Krista Ramonas (LabXMD) • Ronjon Nag (R42, Stanford)

Media Partners

Lifespan.io • Nucleate • Berkeley SkyDeck • Connect • LaunchBio • A4LI • NeuroAge

About Longevity Global

Longevity Global, a branch of nonprofit Academics for the Future of Science (AFS), connects longevity researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors through curated summits and community-driven programming. Its flagship Longevity Summit at the Buck Institute has become a leading annual convening in the field. Through events in California and beyond, Longevity Global works to accelerate collaboration and the translation of aging science into clinical and commercial impact.

Media Contact

Salah Mahmoudi, Director Longevity Global San Diego

Organizer, Longevity Innovation Forum

Email: salah@longevitygl.org

Phone: (650) 714-1244

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